Pipe Band Page The 2009 Pipe Bands have not been booked at this time. The bands that performed at the 2008 Festival are shown below.


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2008 Participating Great Highland Pipe Bands

Saturday September 13th

 (See Schedule)

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 

(See Schedule)

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 Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums
10:00 am Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band
10:45 am Gan Ainm (Celtic Folk group)



Noon

Massed Band and Opening Ceremonies
Pipe Major - Hugh Sutherland
Drum Major - Robert Reid



2:00 pm

Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums
2:30 pm

Indiana Caledonia Pipe Band
3:00 pm

Solo and Group performances

Sunday Sept. 14, 2008

10:30 am Fountain Trust Pipe Band
11:00 am   Murat Highlanders



Noon

Massed Pipe Band
Pipe Major - Campbell White
Drum Major - Doug Weisheit



2:00 pm

Fountain Trust Pipe Band
2:30 pm

Murat Highlanders
3:00 pm

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.)

For more information email: pipers@scottishfestival.org