Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band seeks drummers, other musicians

Drummers, pipers and students wanted

   The band on the march at Plymouth's America's Hometown Parade. Hilary Wood Photography.

Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band (HLSPB) invites drummers and pipers to join the band as HLSPB begins its 33rd year of performing.  Instruction in piping and drumming is also offered to prospective members of all ages and abilities including beginners.

The band performing at the Scottish Festival held in Sandwich, MA. Tenor drummer Charlotte Summers in the foreground. Hilary Wood Photography.

HLSPB practices most Thursdays from 7pm-9:30pm, with lessons from 6pm-7pm.  Practice is held at the Yarmouth Senior Center, 528 Forest Rd, Yarmouth with the exception of the first Thursday of the month when the band practices at the West Villages Elementary School Gymnasium, 960 Osterville/ W. Barnstable Rd, Marstons Mills. Any person interested in becoming involved with the band is welcome to stop by during these times.

Highland Light performs in parades and concerts, as well as fielding a Grade IV competition group that competes in Highland Games throughout New England. Band members come from all over the Cape and southeastern Massachusetts.  The band trains under renowned drummer, instructor and judge Norman MacLeod and nationally recognized piper, instructor and judge Nancy Tunnicliff.

The band has a long tradition of not only quality music, but of being a friendly group that welcomes family, friends and fun. We make an effort to be a organization that everyone can enjoy. 

See our Facebook page and website www.HighlandLight.com.

For more information contact the Band Manager, Diane Wood-Bielski at 508 947-4383.

Release courtesy of HLSPB.