If you are the first to hear of this, then, it's a long story! I'll keep it as brief as possible... First of all my grandfather was in the 1st & 2nd Battalion in Gagetown back in the day. And I now I wear the Black Watch tartan in is memory.
Second, I am the former Drum Major for the Fredericton Society Of Saint Andrew Pipe Band Fredericton, N.B. I was with them for several years and recieved lots of good praise for my service. And after I left the band I decided that I should continue as an Independant Drum Major. And then I would still be able to march in the massed bands and compete where ever competitions were held.
I then did so. And had no problems at all in the beginning. And since I left the band I started growing my hair out again like it was before I joined Sea Cadets. I was neat and tidy about it. Having it tied back much like the days of the early Black Watch. And myself being a "civilian" I thought nothing of it. It wasn't until my second year a was approached by officials of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association, and was told that I wasn't allowed to participate in the Highland Games of my hometown or at all anymore because I have long hair. They should have told me at first.
So my point is who would I talk to besides a lawyer, that is Black Watch so that I can go over the ACPBA's heads and say that I can go ahead and continue. Because Drum Major's are a dying breed around here. That is why I would like to continue. Thank you!
So long for now!
D/M Wayne S. Parker