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“When people make a contribution to the world of music, it is important. It may not be my preference, or my personal taste, but it’s still important, and I’ve tried my best to record them as well as I can and have them out there for people to enjoy.”

Only a few weeks ago, pipes|drums published for th …

“Lament for Donald Ban MacCrimmon,” “Lament for MacDonald’s Tutor,” “Nameless – Hihorodo Ha Hiento Tra,” “Lament for Red Hector of the Battles,” and “The Park Piobaireachd #1” — the latest in our ongoing historic and exclusive series.

Piping and drumming association leaders who proactively attend band practices and ask members, “How can we help?” This and other obvious but novel ideas are all part of Ian Aastrom’s Prairie Pipe Band Association of Manitoba.

The redoubtable Iain MacDonald, Regina, thinks back to 1965, when he began his piping odyssey as a very young boy in Saskatchewan

The Prairie Pipe Band Association was established …

Kylie MacHattie with the Grade 4B trophy at the 20 …

“I’m Proud to Play a Pipe,” “King James VI’s Salute,” “Lady Margaret MacDonald’s Salute,” “Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay,” and “The MacDonalds’ Salute” (“Fannet”) are the latest additions to the series

John Cairns John Cairns loves a detailed plan. Any …

For International Women’s Day 2025, pipes|drums wa …

The Saskatchewan Pipe Band Association has officia …

Bill Livingstone’s passing on February 22, 2025, a month short of what would have been his eighty-third birthday, was met with profound sadness throughout the piping and drumming world. Eleven of those who were among the closest to him in the piping and drumming world contribute their thoughts and photos.

Piobaireachd clubs and community societies are popping up worldwide, and the Canadian province of New Brunswick is no exception. Colton Patterson contributes the story of the NB Piobaireachd Club and how easy it is to organize your own non-competition, performance-based group to celebrate ceol mor.

“Lament for Captain MacDougall,” “Lament for Pipe-Major Hugh Fraser,” “Lament for the Duke of Hamilton,” “MacKenzie of Gairloch’s Salute,” “Prince Charles’ Lament,” “Salute to the MacCrimmon Cairn at Borreraig,” and “You’re Welcome, Ewen Lochiel” are the latest additions to the exclusive series of recordings by Captain John MacLellan MBE, with an introduction by Colin MacLellan.

Liam Nunes of Virginia investigates the effect of World War II on the Highland pipe and pipe bands. His discoveries and conclusions are illuminating.