Bagpipers

Bagpipers Who Have Played in our Parade

Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums!

Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums is a strong group of Scottish bagpipers with an awesome Scottish drum band, most of whom reside in Baton Rouge, Louisiana or close-by. Established in 2008 to play in the Wearin' of the Green, St. Patrick's Day Parade the group is a well-established but innovative band with a total of more than 100 years of combined experience Scottish piping and drumming! Scotland the Brave, Free and Independent. They are always looking for new and vibrant members to join their organization notes Pipe Major Dave Goldsmith. Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums offers instruction in bagpiping & drumming for all ages. Scottish heritage is not required, only an interest in learning. Email them!

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The Baton Rouge Caledonia Pipe and Drums

This talented group was the first Baton Rouge pipe band to march in our parade starting in 1987. The Caledonians are Baton Rouge’s original pipe band who for almost four decades continue in high demand for both performance and instruction. Hear for yourself why the judges award Louisiana’s only competition level pipe band such high scores against some of the best bands from across the South. This dedicated group is serious about teaching and bringing you the very best of that soul stirring music unique to the great Highland bagpipes. Beginners and experienced musicians are always welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about performance bookings or taking up the bagpipes and Scottish drumming is invited to contact them through their web page or email pipe major Stan Masinter.

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New Orleans Pipe and Drums

Scottish Bagpipers have played a pivotal role in our parade since 1987 when the New Orleans Pipe and Drums played in our parade. Pictured below is Major Jeffrey Christman who marched in the parade and piped at the funeral of Bob Headlee. Pat Shingleton searched for the closest pipe bands and was happy that The Pipe and Drums of New Orleans would oblidge and play in the parade.