CAF presents “The Music of Gordon Duncan” Sunday December 7th , doors 3pm, show starts 4pm, at the Littlefield Celtic Center, Mount Vernon, WA. Tickets are available at:
https://www.celticarts.org/event/the-music-of-gordon-duncan
The event will be livestreamed with entry by donation. Click the above link on Dec 7th for the livestream.
This concert will celebrate the extraordinary musical legacy of Gordon Duncan (1964–2005)—
a piper, composer, and innovator whose influence forever changed the sound of modern piping. Known for his dazzling technique, creative brilliance, and infectious energy, Gordon’s music continues to inspire pipers and audiences around the globe.
This special concert brings together an outstanding lineup of Highland pipers and folk musicians. The music performed at the concert will be either composed or made famous by Gordon Duncan. Three outstanding Highland pipers will perform the music of Gordon Duncan throughout the concert. Craig Sutherland (2024 Skagit Valley Highland Games Gordon Duncan Kitchen Piping Champion), Tori Killoran (2025 North American Representative at the Piping Live Gordon Duncan Contest), and Cameron Bonar (2025 Skagit Valley Highland Games Gordon Duncan Kitchen Piping Champion).
Dr. Gary West will be the host and featured folk performer at the concert. A house band made up of Celtic Arts Foundation regulars will support Gary throughout the show. Cayley Schmid-fiddle, David Lofgren-bodhran, Vienna Scheyer-fiddle, Zach Bauman-bouzuki, and Zephan Knichel-smallpipes, will make up the band.
The in-person event will also feature a silent auction with fantastic piping-themed items donated by friends of the Celtic Arts Foundation. Donors include:
-Bagpipemusic.com
-Dojo University
-Lee and Sons Bagpipes
-Micah Babinski
-Modern Piping
-Piping Club
-Piping Hot Summer Drummer
-Tartantown
This concert will act a fundraiser with proceeds supporting the piping events at the 2026 Skagit Valley Highland Games, helping ensure Gordon’s influence continues to shape the next generation of musicians.
See you there!
Cameron Bonar’s Winning Performance at the Second Annual SVHG Gordon Duncan Memorial Kitchen
Piping Competition – July 12, 2025
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The Inaugural SVHG Gordon Duncan Memorial Kitchen Piping Competition, full competition – July13,2024 https://youtu.be/93QpJUOtsZA?si=3_-xZ4B3rGaFz_e5
submitted by Zephan Knichel on behalf of the Celtic Arts Foundation
