The Highlands Pipes & Drums Inc

An Introduction & short history of the Highlands Pipes & Drums

Prior to 1999 a few piping and drumming enthusiasts joined together periodically for major functions such as Anzac Day in the Southern Highlands. This group then approached Rod Parker of Moss Vale to instigate a pipe band. Rod was well-known piper throughout Australia and has played in many of the NSW bands.

As a result of this approach the Highlands Pipes and Drums was formed and began playing in public on Anzac Day 1999. Renewed efforts are in place to rebuild numbers.

Being a local Southern Highlands community organization, The Highlands Pipes and Drums encourages people of all ages to join. Lessons in Piping and Drumming are available for anybody wishing to learn the art.

ACTIVITIES

Since commencing public performances in 1999, the band’s level of performance and contribution to the community has been a strong indicator of the stability of the group and the commitment of the members.

The band has competed in a number of pipe band competitions since its inception at: Wollongong; Castle Hill; Mittagong, Canberra and Manly. Some of the band’s players also compete in solo competitions and enjoy quite a deal of success when doing so.

The band has played regularly at numerous venues such as Australia day – Picton and Berrima, Anzac day , and Berry Celtic festival.

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