Alan Bevan
Alan Bevan is a piper and current pipe major of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band.
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| Background information | |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer |
| Instruments | Bagpipes |
| Associated acts | Simon Fraser University Pipe Band |
Life
Before joining the Simon Fraser University band in 1995, he was pipe major of the Grade 1 Abbotsford Police Pipe Band.[1][2]
Bevan graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1999, and is a practicing lawyer.[1][3][4]
His wife Bonnie also plays in the band.[1]
Bevan took over as pipe major of Simon Fraser University when Terry Lee stepped down as pipe major in 2013, after 36 years in the role.[5][6] Terry's brother Jack Lee continues to act as pipe sergeant of the band.[6]
Solo career
He won the Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting in Inverness in 2008,[7] and at the Argyllshire Gathering in 2013.[1][8][9][10]
References
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- "The Skirl O' The Pipes". sfu.ca. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- "Alan Bevan". toddsbar.com. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- "Roster". sfupb.com. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- Julie MacLellan (2 October 2013). "Lively City: Lee steps down from SFU Pipe Band". burnabynow.com. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- Robinson, Matt (29 September 2013). "Pipe Major retires from SFU's world-renowned pipe band". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- "Lee steps down as SFU Pipe-Major; Bevan takes over". pipesdrums.com. 29 September 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- "Complete Day 1 results: Alan Bevan wins Inverness Gold Medal". pipesdrums.com. 30 September 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- Crawford, Tiffany (22 August 2013). "B.C. bagpipers show their stuff in Scotland". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- "Bagpipes". Calgary Herald. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- "Abby piper golden at World Championships". The Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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