For generations, the Fantastic Highland Bagpipe has been employed to inspire and to entertain. A lone piper playing a mournful lament or hymn augments a solemn celebration like as a funeral or memorial services, even though the same pipe can produce a hornpipe or jig that makes the urge to dance irresistable at a celebration, wedding ceremony reception, or company celebration. Irrespective of whether your roots go back to the Highlands of Scotland, Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums can support make your future occasion a memorable occasion. Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums emerged in 2005, as a band of Merry Pipers and Drummers from the scattered corners of Indiana (and past). Just one of the largest bagpipe bands in the location, our energetic membership comes with more than 30 men and women ranging in age from seven to 78 and in practical experience from new novice to competitors quality piper. We are a regimental (military model) band that incorporates members from Columbus, Bloomington, North Vernon and Greensburg Indiana – not to mention the token Scottish piper from Glasgow, Scotland. Our members have a extensive collection of practical knowledge and backgrounds and our key curiosity is to have exciting sharing the new music of the Great Highland Bagpipe among ourselves and with others. The band is open up to any one who is really interested in learning and participating in bagpipes and drums in a noncompetitive environment. We welcome new students from age seven to infinity, for the Great Highland Bagpipes, Snare, Tenor or Bass drum. Students are taught the basic principles on a apply chanter or drum pad, and will progress onto the total dimensions instruments as techniques acquire. Instruction is supplied by pipers and drummers in the band, who have numerous many years of encounter..