The 2009 Pipe Bands have not been booked at this time. The bands that performed at the 2008 Festival are shown below.
2008 Participating
Great Highland Pipe Bands
Saturday September 13th
- Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums
- Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums emerged in 2005, as a band of Merry Pipers and Drummers from the scattered corners of Indiana (and beyond). One of the largest bagpipe bands in the region, the active membership includes over 30 individuals ranging in age from 7 to 78 and in experience from fresh beginner to competition grade piper.
- Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band
- The Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band was formed in 2004 and is located in the Indianapolis area. The founders of the band wanted to provide an opportunity for pipers and drummers of central Indiana to prepare for and participate in Pipe Band Competitions across the Mid-West and East Coast regions.
Sunday September 14th
- Fountain
Trust Pipe Band
- The Fountain Trust Pipe Band is based in Northwest
Indiana. Its members are drawn from various parts
of Indiana including Indianapolis, Lafayette,
Bloomington and Terre Haute, as well as from
Western Illinois. The band is partially sponsored
by a Wabash Valley bank called the Fountain Trust -
based in Covington, Indiana. The band is made up of
both Pipe and Drum Corps players that are not only
keen to teach and encourage new members, but also
to "stretch" existing members by entering in
prestigious competitions at various Scottish Games
around the country. Twice a year professional
teachers are flown from New York State to assist in
teaching the band members - both new and old - in a
fun environment, which improves the skill and
proficiency, on an individual level, in a
professional manner. Band members attend workshops,
private lessons and seminars around the country,
both together and independently, to share with all
in the band.
For further information, visit www.fountaintrustpipeband.com
- Murat
Highlanders
- Formed in 1949, the Murat Highlanders have been
entertaining crowds, large and small, for over a half
century. The Highlanders have never entered the very
serious world of competition pipe bands, opting
instead to remain a parade and performance band. The
band remains dedicated to pleasing the crowds we play
to, maintaining the Celtic pipe traditions, promoting
the worthy philanthropy of the North American Shrine,
enhancing fraternal fellowship, and having some
judicious fun along the way.
- Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums
- Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums emerged in 2005, as a band of Merry Pipers and Drummers from the scattered corners of Indiana (and beyond). One of the largest bagpipe bands in the region, the active membership includes over 30 individuals ranging in age from 7 to 78 and in experience from fresh beginner to competition grade piper.
Performance Schedule
Saturday Sept.
13, 2008
| 9:30 am |
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Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums |
| 10:00 am |
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Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band |
| 10:45 am |
|
Gan Ainm (Celtic Folk group) |
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Noon
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Massed Band
and Opening Ceremonies
Pipe Major - Hugh Sutherland
Drum Major - Robert Reid |
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2:00 pm
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Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums |
2:30 pm
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Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band |
3:00 pm
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Solo and Group performances |
Sunday
Sept. 14, 2008
| 10:30 am |
|
Fountain Trust Pipe Band |
| 11:00 am |
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Murat Highlanders |
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Noon
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Massed Pipe
Band
Pipe Major - Campbell White
Drum Major - Doug Weisheit |
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2:00 pm
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Fountain Trust Pipe Band |
2:30
pm
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Murat Highlanders |
3:00 pm
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Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums |
In addition to the scheduled performances, individual pipers & drummers will be performing throughout the weekend at different times and locations (Kids Area, Sponsor Tent, Athletic Field, Beer tent, etc.)
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