2024 piping & Drumming Competition
PIPING AND DRUMMING REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
The Las Vegas Highland Games hosts an incredibly diverse selection of the best bagpipe bands from across the United States, in addition to amazingly competitive solo competitions.
THIS YEAR’S JUDGES ARE:
ED BEST, SEUMAS COYNE, BRUCE HITCHINGS, DIXIE INGRAM, AND ANDREW MORRILL
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT PIPING AND DRUMMING, PLEASE CONTACT JAMES BUGGIE AT PIPING@LASVEGASCELTICSOCIETY.ORG
2024 Bands
Grade 3 Pipe Bands
City of Angels Pipe Band
City of Angels Pipe Band creates an equitable and inclusive space that welcomes diverse musicians within the international arena of competitive Scottish pipe bands.
Kevin R. Blandford Memorial Pipe Band
Established in 1974, the Blandford Bands is a Bagpipe and Drum band located in the Inland Empire area of California, for 50 years and counting.
Phoenix Pipe Band
Founded in 1958, the Phoenix Pipe Band stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and musical artistry. With a rich history rooted in the time-honored tradition of Scottish bagpiping and drumming, the band has evolved into a dynamic and accomplished musical ensemble. The Band supports both an entry-level grade 5 band and our top-tier competition band in grade 3, attracting members across the Western United States and Canada to join the ranks.
Grade 4 Pipe Bands
Glendora High School Pipe Band
The Glendora High School Pipe Band is a competitive bagpipe band ensemble based in the eastern foothills of Los Angeles County, California. The band, comprised entirely of high school students, competes throughout the western United States, taking top prizes regularly.
Long Beach Pipe Band
The Long Beach Pipe Band is a competitive bagpipe band, based in Long Beach, CA. The band competes throughout the year in the Western United States. The band wears the Prince Charles Edward Stuart tartan. We practice on Sunday Afternoon's at 2pm at Calvary Chapel Signal Hill, Signal Hill CA.
Wasatch & District Pipe Band
Established in 2004, WDPB is a competitive and performing Bagpipe Band based out of Bountiful, Utah. Wearing the MacTavish tartan, our band performs all over Northern Utah, and competes in the Western US, Canada, the United Kingdom, and as attended the World Pipe Band Championships held in Glasgow Scotland.
Grade 5 Pipe Bands
Billings Caledonian Pipes & Drums
The Caledonian Pipes and Drums of Billings is a non-profit organization whose stated mission is to preserve the legacy of Highland piping and drumming, which, although native to the Highlands of Scotland, has been alive in Eastern Montana for five generations.
Glendale Pipes & Drums
Glendale Pipes and Drums was founded in 2002 and is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Based in Arizona, we promote Highland Music and have performed at many venues from San Diego to Scotland.
Lander Volunteer Fire Department
The Lander Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) provides emergency services to the city of Lander and its more than 7500 residents. The department is comprised of up to 45 volunteer members and a full-time Administrator.
Las Vegas Emerald Society Pipe Band
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University of California - Riverside Pipe Band
Formed in 2000, the University of California Riverside Pipe Band's mission is to further the tradition, history, and culture associated with the Great Highland Bagpipe and Scottish-style drumming. Our goal is to develop and encourage local talent in a supportive environment that welcomes all participants who wish to contribute, regardless of age, gender, or background.