Knichel in the nickels at Glenisla Games
The field’s owner, the mysterious Major Gibb, is part of piping folklore. In exchange for using his property, he gets to judge the piping events along with far more qualified people. We’re not kidding.
2/4 Marches
1st Zephan Knichel
2nd Dan Lyden, Timonium, Maryland
3rd Ben McClamrock, Washington, DC
4th Xavier Boderiou, Brittany
Judges: Major Gibb, Patricia Henderson, Murray Henderson
Strathspey & Reel
1st Xavier Boderiou
2nd Zephan Knichel
3rd Seamas Coyne, Glendale, California
4th Ben McCalmrock
Judges: Major Gibb, Patricia Henderson, Murray Henderson
![Often referred to as "The most interesting man in piping," Major Gibb (centre) judging with slightly more accomplished pipers Murray Henderson and Patricia Henderson.](https://www.pipesdrums.com/storage/2024/08/Major_Gibb_Murray_Patricia_Henderson.jpg)
Jigs
1st Zephan Knichel
2nd Xavier Boderiou
3rd Dan Lyden
4th Ben McClamrock
Judges: Major Gibb, Patricia Henderson, Murray Henderson
18 and Younger
2/4 March
1st Maggie McConnochie, New Zealand
2nd Lucas Paterson, Loburn, New Zealand
Strathspey & Reel
1st Lucas Paterson
2nd Maggie McConnochie
You should try and get an interview with the elusive Major Gibb. It would be quite an exclusive 😊