Pipe Band

The Glasgow Schools’ Pipe Band brings together talented young musicians from across the city to perform traditional and contemporary pipe band music. Pupils rehearse weekly, develop their skills and take part in concerts and events.

Who it’s for

The pipe band pathway includes two groups.

Senior Pipe Band is for:

• pipers
• pipe band drummers, including snare, bass and tenor

Entry is by teacher recommendation.

Junior Pipe Band is for:

• pipers
• drummers
• chanter players. 

It is open to pupils from P7 upwards who can confidently play Teribus and Corriechoillie’s Welcome.

What happens

Pupils rehearse weekly, develop their musical and ensemble skills, and take part in concerts and events representing Glasgow CREATE.

Where and when

Senior Pipe Band teacher recommendation only
Mondays, 4.30 to 6.00pm
Holyrood Secondary School, 100 Dixon Road, Glasgow, G42 8AU

Junior Pipe Band
Wednesdays, 4.00 to 5.00pm
Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, 147 Berkeley Street, Glasgow, G3 7HP

How progression works

The junior and senior groups support pupils at different stages of development. Teacher recommendations and readiness help determine when pupils move into the senior group.

How to join

Please use the enrolment form here.