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	Pipe band - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Drumming is, of course, as ancient as the concept of formed military units, and their original purpose on the battlefield was to signal tactical movements and keep cadence on the march.
		To be qualified as a Pipe Major or Drum Major in the pipes and drums of a regiment of the British Army, candidates must successfully pass a series of courses at the school.
		Pipe band harmony is sometimes referred to as "seconds", however this simply refers to a second part and not to the interval of a second.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pipes_and_drums (2532 words)

	CPF - The Pipes & Drums of California Professional Firefighters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		In the grand tradition of honoring fallen colleagues, the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters was created to perform at memorial services honoring firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
		The primary motivation behind creation of the Pipes and Drums of CPF was to have a dignified, traditional presence at the unveiling of the California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento.
		The Pipes and Drums of CPF gave its premiere performance at CPF’s 37th state convention in April of 2000.
	www.cpf.org /default/about_cpf/california_firefighters_memorial/pipes__drums_of_cpf (278 words)

	Pipes and Drums
		The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon guards have their origin in the small pipe band which came to the Scots Greys in 1946 as a result of demobilisation of certain Scottish Territorial Armoured Corps units.
		The plaid brooch bears the White Horse of Hanover and the Eagle and Carbines badge is worn on the sporran and as a plume clasp.
		The Pipes and Drums maintain an extremely high musical standard and on more than one occasion have reached Grade One, when they have found themselves among the fifteen outstanding pipe bands in the world and alone among the British Army and reached world recognition with Amazing Grace in 1971.
	www.army.mod.uk /scotsdg/pipes_and_drums/pipesanddrums.htm (536 words)

	Montreal Pipes and Drums: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Montreal Pipes and Drums (MPD) were created in July 2000 and, under the command of Pipe Major Jordon Anderson, have become Montreal’s most active and highest quality bagpipe band.
		The Montreal Pipes and Drums consist of 16 pipers, 4 snare drummers, 4 tenor drummers and a bass drummer.
		A unique feature of the Montreal Pipes and Drums is that they are the world’s only officially bilingual Scottish style pipe band with the majority of the band being French Canadian.
	www.montrealpipesanddrums.org (150 words)

	Royal Signals Band - Pipes and Drums
		The Pipes and Drums tartan is Red Grant Number 15 and is authorized for wear by the 32nd (Scottish) Signal Regiment (Volunteers) and the Queen's Gurkha Signals who made up most of the membership of the band in the early days of its existence.
		This pipe band is relatively new to the Army and has only existed since 1995, yet The Pipes and Drums have visited Cyprus twice, Germany, Sweden, France and Canada as well as events throughout the United Kingdom.
		As The Pipes and Drums is a hobbies interest band it has no official funding and relies heavily on donations and grants to keep it going.
	www.army.mod.uk /royalsignals/band/pipeanddrums.html (429 words)

	hpd-pipeband.org - Heritage Pipes & Drums of Birmingham, Alabama (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Heritage Pipes & Drums of Birmingham, Alabama is a volunteer organization consisting of individuals of all ages and backgrounds that love the Scottish bagpipe and its music.
		Heritage Pipes & Drums and Pipe Major Ryan Morrison were recognized for their outstanding commitment to Alabama's Scottish arts by the Alabama Celtic Association at the Celtic Alabama Honors Reception August 13, 2006.
		The training program was developed by Pipe Major Ryan Morrison of Heritage Pipes & Drums and is intended to speed the student on their way to the pipes while still learning the rudiments necessary to become a compitent piper.
	hpd-pipeband.org (721 words)

	Wellington Scottish Pipes and Drums
		Introduction / The Wellington Regiment / The Pipes and Drums 1932-1945 /
		The pipes and drums were paid for by the donation of the members of the New Zealand Pipe Band Association under its then President Ian Cameron.
		The 22nd Battalion pipe band was reformed with new pipes and drums which had again been procured by the efforts of Ian Cameron and the Pipe Band Association.
	www.wspd.wellington.net.nz /wspd/history4.htm (1288 words)

	pipes\|drums
		It is by far the most popular piping and drumming news website in the world.
		All contributors are world-recognized authorities on piping and drumming.
		All proceeds from pipesdrums are either plowed back into the publication or committed to worthwhile piping and drumming projects and causes.
	www.pipesdrums.com /FAQ.aspx (449 words)

	Scots : Pipes & Drums
		Since 1900, the Pipes and Drums boast a proud record of representing the College at National and International venues.
		The Pipes and Drums have performed at a number of Regal and Vice Regal functions and have performed in front of capacity crowds at a number of international sporting fixtures here in Sydney.
		Boys voluntarily join the Pipes and Drums and often spend 5-6 years playing the instrument of their choice.
	www.tsc.nsw.edu.au /index.cfm?id=2100 (346 words)

	The Dundas Pipes and Drums, Dundas Ontario
		The Dundas Pipes and Drums is an organization that has been in operation for over 50 years.
		Since it's inception, the band has maintained high standards of piping, drumming and teaching, bringing the traditions and love of Highland music to the community.
		Pipe Major Don Muir said, "These results are very encouraging and show that good instruction and hard work can produce progress.
	www.dundaspipesanddrums.org (319 words)

	History of Mercer University Pipes and Drums
		Mercer University Pipes and Drums was formed April 1, 1998, and is an officially recognized student/university organization under the auspices of the Mercer Student Government Association.
		The purpose of the Mercer University Pipes and Drums is to introduce students and members of the community to the distinctive music and culture of the Celtic tradition, especially that of the Scottish Highlands, and to strengthen the performance skills of its members.
		On May 5, 2006, we had the honor of piping and drumming for the processional and recessional at the South Georgia College Centennial Commencement Exercises in Douglas, Georgia.
	www.mercer.edu /pipesanddrums/history.html (359 words)

	Montreat Scottish Society -- Montreat Scottish Pipes & Drums
		The Montreat Pipes and Drums competes at Scottish festivals and highland games (click for list of engagements where the band will play in 2006) in the Southeast and performs at church services, festivals, parades, and other public and private functions in the region.
		The Montreat Scottish Pipes and Drums have enjoyed a long history of popularity and support as they bring their message of the great highland bagpipes and traditional Scottish music to listeners everywhere.
		The Montreat Scottish Pipes and Drums originated in 1973 as the Asheville Highlanders, and in 1974 the band began competing and performing at Highland Games and various festivals around the eastern United States.
	www.montreatscottish.org /MSBand.htm (373 words)

	Pipes & Drums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Pipes and Pipe Bands - The page is full of historical information about military pipers and pipe bands.
		The primary responsibility of the Pipe Band is to provide music for the Battalion when it is on the march.
		Instruction on the pipes and drums can start as early as Grade 6, 7 or 8 and when musicians have reached a certain level of proficiency, they are invited to join the Senior Band.
	kilby.sac.on.ca /ActivitiesClubs/cadets/Piping/Pipes&DrumsHome.htm (267 words)

	Welcome to the Staten Island Pipes and Drums Home Page
		The mission of the Staten Island Pipes and Drums is to teach, perform and foster community appreciation of bagpipe music.
		The Pipes and Drums of Staten Island participate in numerous parades and other events throughout the New York / New Jersey area.
		The band is an independent not-for-profit organization whose only membership requirements are willingness and effort to learn the pipes or drums and participation at rehearsals and performances.
	sipipesanddrums.org (267 words)

	Scots : The Pipes and Drums Association
		The Scots College Pipes and Drums Association undertakes various supporting projects for the benefit of Pipes and Drums at the College.
		Ordinary Membership is free and automatic when your son joins the Pipes and Drums Band.
		We have organised the Pipes and Drums cocktails on the 15th September 6.30 to 9pm and we hope you can come.
	www.tsc.nsw.edu.au /index.cfm?id=2469 (268 words)

	Manhattan College Pipes and Drums
		The Manhattan College Pipes and Drums are quartered on the campus in the Riverdale section of the Bronx.
		The band was formed in 1981 under the guidance of Brother Kenneth Fitzgerald, FSC, and the musical training of Captain Robert Hogan, ’82, of the Pipes and Drums of the NYPD Emerald Society.
		great way to learn the pipes and drums with dedication to the program…and the ball is good too.
	www.manhattan.edu /student_life/music/pipes_and_drums/index.shtml (118 words)

	About Garrett College-Garrett College Pipes & Drums
		Although operating expenses are mostly brought in as a result of the band’s participation in parades and concert performances, the college provides transportation when needed and grants from the Maryland State and Garrett County Arts Councils assist the band in procuring needed supplies.
		Both Pipe Major Emeritus Thayer and charter member Pipe Sergeant Emeritus John Grant remain active with the band in its yearly schedule of events.
		Julia Aucremanne and Crystal McCann are the Guidons (flag bearers) and announce frequently at the band’s concerts.
	www.garrettcollege.edu /about/pipesanddrums (363 words)

	Connecticut Firefighters Pipes and Drums - Home
		Connecticut Firefighters Pipes and Drums, Inc. is a not for profit incorporated fraternal organization, founded in November of 1992 for the purpose of maintaining and furthering the tradition of pipes and drums in the fire service.
		The band is dedicated to the Connecticut Fire Service as a ceremonial band performing at 'Line of Duty' firefighter's funerals, memorial services, and other fire service related events.
		It is the purpose and goal of this organization to invite all emergency personnel (Fire, Police, and EMS) who wish to learn either the pipes or the drums, or who already have either of these skills, to come and join us in the tradition of the bagpipes and drums in the Fire Service.
	www.ctfirefighterspipesanddrums.com /home.html (137 words)

	PALM BEACH PIPES & DRUMS
		Palm Beach Pipes and Drums, located in West Palm Beach, Florida is one of the area's most popular performance bands.
		Palm Beach Pipes and Drums is looking for experienced pipers who would like to join the band.
		This site is the property of Palm Beach Pipes and Drums and may not be reproduced in any manner without permission which will not be unreasonably withheld.
	www.palmbeachpipes.com (232 words)

	Wake & District \| Public Safety \| Pipes & Drums
		Members of the Carolina Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society have joined with Wake County Public Safety officials to help create a new public safety band serving police, fire and rescue as well as the Greater Raleigh community.
		This newest duly-constituted public safety organization, the Wake and District Public Safety Pipes and Drums is a growing band drawing membership from the entire public safety community in the greater Raleigh area.
		Our mission is to provide a distinguishing tribute to our fallen comrades and to be in service to the family, friends and co-workers of public safety employees of the Carolinas; where heroes are never forgotten.
	forourfallen.org (204 words)

	Aurora Police Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The “Pipes and Drums of the Aurora Police” is a group of 10 dedicated officers that carry on the tradition of bagpipe music in the law enforcement profession for the citizens of Aurora.
		One of the few police department bagpipe and drum units in Illinois, the unit made their official debut during “National Police Week” in 2004, after a period of organization that began two years previously.
		Under the direction of Terry McHugh, a nationally-renowned bagpipe instructor, the group is an extension of the Aurora Police Honor Guard.
	www.aurora-il.org /policedepartment/pipesanddrums.asp (200 words)

	Pipes & Drums
		Aaron Todd, a grade 2 piper, is the Official Piper for the House of Gordon, Virginia Division and member of the Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums.
		I am experienced in piping for weddings, receptions, formal dinners, ceremonies, corporate functions, funerals, memorials, and special events of all kinds throughout the greater Tampa Bay area, and I possess a range of Scottish and Irish pipe tunes and traditional dress appropriate for any occasion, from relatively casual to white tie.
		Grade 3 pipe band based in Montgomery County, MD. Founded in 2001 as the Alumni Pipe Band for the Peary/Rockville HS Pipe Band.
	f.webring.com /hub?ring=bagpipeband (616 words)

	Home of Palmetto Pipes and Drums
		Palmetto Pipes and Drums is based in Columbia, South Carolina and is the midlands only community bagpipe and drum band.
		We are a member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and compete across the southeast in Grade 5 competition.
		Palmetto Pipes And Drums is always interested in opportunities to play and perform.
	palmettopipesanddrums.com (258 words)

	Panama City Pipes & Drums
		Panama City Pipes and Drums Inc. is a registered not for profit organization whose charter includes the promotion of Scottish music, tradition, and heritage.
		The Band achieves this by performing at many community events in the local area and by offering free tuition to people interested in learning to play the pipes or drums to then become performing members of the band.
		Founded in 1998, Panama City Pipes and Drums was the first pipe band to be formed in this part of Florida.
	www.pc-pipes.com (412 words)

	RSPBA - The Heart of the Pipe Band World (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Following their formal launch yesterday (8 August 2006) a new structure of Piping and Pipe Band Drumming qualifications will in future be offered jointly by the RSPBA, College of Piping, National Piping Centre, Piobaireachd Society and Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming.
		Drum Major qualifications will also be incorporated in due course.
		A new opportunity for individuals to take up Piping or Drumming and achieve universally accepted qualifications for their efforts.
	www.rspba.org.cob-web.org:8888 (1107 words)

	Pipes And Drums
		Because the games are sanctioned by another Pipe Band Association, some things are done a bit differently in terms of how they are scored.
		We were surrounded by beautiful fall trees and Georgia pines, while the sound of pipes and drums was everywhere.
		The band is a member of the Midwest Pipe Band Association.
	www.central-illinois-celts.org /PipesAndDrums.htm (833 words)

	NYPD Pipes and Drums
		It is with great sadness that the NYPD Pipes and Drums must announce the passing of Pipe Sergeant Jim Henry on May 30, 2006.
		But more than that it has inspired Police Departments and Emerald Societies throughout the country to forge ahead and embrace the idea that the skirl of pipes is right, is proper, is comforting for the everyday police officer.
		The Pipes and Drums Of The Emerald Society of the New York City Police Department is comprised of the Irish born; the sons and grandsons and great grandsons of Irish warriors who came to this country and found a better life.
	www.nypdpipesanddrums.com /history.html (526 words)

	Ancient City Pipes & Drums
		The Ancient City Pipes and Drums, is based in the nations oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida.
		Our purpose is to promote and share our culture, heritage and love of bagpipe and drum music with the local community.
		We do teach piping and drumming locally for those wishing to join our band.
	ac-pipes-and-drums.tripod.com (153 words)

	Ararat Shrine Pipes & Drums Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Pipes and Drums of Ararat were formed in 1973.
		A Noble wishing to join the Pipes and Drums will find a standard of excellence in marching, piping and drumming.
		The Pipes and Drums of Ararat have successfully competed in the Central states Pipe Band competition and won first place numerous times.
	www.araratshrine.com /units/pipesdrums.htm (163 words)

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