Pipe Major. Born Stornoway, Outer Hebrides. Tuition from his father, from Pipe Major William Ross and from John Morrision of Assynt House; studied under John Macdonald. Joined the army as Pipe Major in the Seaforth Highlanders. Left the Army for a bagpipe making business in Glasgow. Was the leading exponent of Highland bagpipe music of his time. Had an unequalled record in competition; also composed light music and piobaireachd. Gave recitals and taught in Canada, the United States, South Africa and Rhodesia. Visited New Zealand at the invitation of Comunn na Piobaireachd in 1968 and 1976. The present tapes were recorded over a number of years in the 1970s. His teacher, John Macdonald of Inverness (1868-1953) can be traced back to the famous MacCrimmons of Skye in the 17th and 18th centuries. (Ref. AT 10/11 5 Aug 1994, 4 Oct 1995 Rt Hon Justice McKay).
Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
[Ephemera and programmes relating to pipe band music, pipe bands, championships. 1960-1...
Date: 1960 - 1969
Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-Pipe-1960s
Description: Includes: 1960: Dominion Pipe Band Championships, Lower Hutt and Wellington. Hutt Recreation Ground, 18-19 March 1960; Athletic Park Wellington, 20 March 1960. Programme 1962: Gore Pipe Band 1912-1962, 50th jubilee. Field day to be held on Sunday 8th April 1962, at the Gore Showgrounds. Souvenir programme 1966: Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Pipe and Brass Bands Association. Annual display. Rugby Park Greymouth, 1 October 1966. Programme 1968: Recital of highland bagpipe music by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod, formerly of the Seaforth Highlanders. Little Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington, 24 February 1968. Presented by the Wellington Pipers' Club (Inc) in conjunction with Comunn Na Piobaireachd (NZ) Inc. (2 copies) 1969: [Balclutha Pipe Band]. How it began [parts by Hadley V Bond, 1969] Wellington - Hawkes Bay Centres Pipe Band Contest. Memorial Park Palmerston North, 9 February 1969. Programme Quantity: 6 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes up to 24 cm Provenance: Donated or purchased from various sources, including Barry Chalmers, 2005.
Pipe Major Donald McLeod [master recording, side 2]
Date: [ca 1976?]
From: Ode Record Company Ltd: Recordings and related material
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MST10-1443
Description: Master recording for Side 2 of 'Pipe Major Donald MacLeod'. Handwritten inscriptions on reel case also read "Apolo Records [sic]" and the Apollo Records' identifier "AP8-B". Contains six tracks. Quantity: 1 10" reel(s). Transfers: Copies of original packaging and labels for this item are held at MS-Papers-12177.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Pipe Major Donald McLeod [master recording, side 1]
Date: [ca 1976?]
From: Ode Record Company Ltd: Recordings and related material
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MST10-1442
Description: Master recording for Side 1 of 'Pipe Major Donald MacLeod'. Handwritten inscriptions on reel case also read "Apollo Records" and the Apollo Records' identifier "AP8-A". Contains two tracks. Quantity: 1 10" reel(s). Transfers: Copies of original packaging and labels for this item are held at MS-Papers-12177.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 2)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005718
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 9)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005725
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 25)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005741
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 11)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005727
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 3)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005719
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 18)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005734
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 10)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005726
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 7)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005723
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 13)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005729
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 5)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005721
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 15)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005731
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 17)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005733
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 22)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005738
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 20)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005736
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 4)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005720
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 14)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005730
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.
Instructional tapes by Pipe Major Donald MacLeod (Tape 21)
Date: [1975 - 1980]
From: Comunn na Piobaireachd (New Zealand) Inc : Records
By: Macleod, Donald, 1916-1982
Reference: MSC-005737
Description: Place of recording - Place of recording Scotland Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s). Finding Aids: Titles of individual pieces are on list in backfile.