Since its inception in 1982, The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band has been an international leader in piping and drumming, boldly presenting always fresh music drawn from the deep well of the traditional music of the Celtic countries - and Canada. The band is a energetic force that promotes the continuous improvement of musical skill-set through teaching, concert performances and professional competitions.  The band travels to Glasgow, Scotland every year to compete on the international stage at the most advanced level (Grade 1) in the World Pipe Band Championships.  The 78th holds 14 Canadian Championship titles, 15 North American Championship titles, a ranking position as one of the top 12 bands in the world 20+ times, as well as a very prestigious and historic title: that of being the first non-Scottish pipe band to win the World Pipe Band Championships in Grade 1 (1987).

The 78th has performed for packed halls in various parts of Canada, the United States, Northern Ireland and Scotland.  The band has professionally produced 8 recordings, with "Live in Ireland" being the most sold pipe band recording of all time.  These albums help reinforce the level of artistry and talent demanded by The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band.

The band is led by Pipe Major Michael Grey, Pipe Sergeant Ian K MacDonald, and Drum Sergeant Kyle Wardell

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• Michael Grey returns to the 78th Fraser Highlanders as Pipe Major, having been a founding member of the band that was the first non-Scottish band to win the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championships.  The band is excited to have Michael back leading us to the next chapter of the Band's storied history!!!

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• Ian K MacDonald is one of the world's leading solo pipers and holds the rare distinction of being a "double gold medalist"; that is he won the world's premier piobaireachd events (at Oban and Inverness) in the same year. 

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• Kyle Wardell is a leading professional solo and band drummer who is continues to be mentored by Drew Duthart the 78th "leading drummer emeritus". The 78th corps won the World Pipe Band Drum Corps championship in 2007 under Drew's leadership. Kyle continues in the same quality tradition.

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• The band is currently in the highest ranks of the world's pipe bands with excellent runs at the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.