Jamie Gibson - Piper

Year of Birth: 1986

Place of Birth: Newry, Northern Ireland

Occupation: Architect Student

Year Began Playing: 2001

Year Joining Ballycoan PB: 2005

Previous Pipe Bands: Moneygore, Altnaveigh Memorial

Individual Instructors: Sam Hodgen, Tommy Robinson, Brian Rea

Make of Pipes: Hendersons, Robertsons

Favourite Pipe Bands: Field Marshal Montgomery, Simon Frazer University, Strathclyde Police

Favourite Soloists: Roddy McLeod, Willie McCallum, Gordon Walker

Favourite Composers: Donald MacLeod, Mark Saul, Ryan Canning

MSR of Choice: Malor Mansons Farewell to Clachantrushal, Lady Mackenzie of Gareloch, Alec C McGregor

Favourite Pipe Tunes: The Fiddlers Rally, The Judges Dilemma, No Regrets

Individual Awards: All Ireland Solos Junior Grade, Finalist 2004 and 2005, Ulster Solos Junior Grade Finalist 2004, Cullbackey Solos U16 piping runner up 2003

Favourite Memory with the Band: Winning Worlds Grade One Qualifying Heat 2005

What You Would Like to Achieve with the Band: A Top Six Finish at a Major/Majors, then win the Worlds

Favourite Non-Pipe Band Music: The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Weezer, Green Day, John Martyn, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey

Favourite Food/Drink: Chinese, Indian, Italian, Beer, Wine, Coffee

Hobbies/Interests Outside of the Band: Architecture, Rugby, Painting and Drawing, Reading, Cycling, Socializing

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