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NSCU Pipes and Drums

North Carolina's Oldest Continuously Running Pipe & Drum Band Founded 1968

NSCU Pipes and Drums

NCSU Pipes and Drums is a traditional Scottish bagpipe band associated with the Music Department of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Since 1968, the band continues the long tradition of students and community members performing for community events, ceremonies and Celtic events throughout the area.

In addition to performing, the award winning band competes in many highland games across the southeastern United States.

Currently the band is under the leadership of Pipe Major Darrell Thompson, the band competes in Grade V at several Highland games, marches in parades and plays concerts at various venues throughout the year.

Check our events calendar for exact dates to come listen to the band.

JOIN & LEARN

Thanks for your interest in NCSU Pipes & Drums. Band membership consists of both NCSU students as well as community players. This mix has created the solid foundation for over 55 years of performing and competing while allowing for new players to blend into the band.

The band meets on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm at Fairmont United Methodist Church, 2501 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607 on Thursday evenings.

Beginners meet from 5:30-6:00pm and are welcome to stay after. If you are interested in drumming lessons we can connect you with drumming instructors on-line.

Beginning Bagpiping

A student begins learning on a ‘practice chanter’ before they attempt full pipes. Once on full pipes the student can advance into the band.

If you are committed to learning the Bagpipe you will need to purchase a practice chanter. Look for a Dunbar or a Gibson practice chanter.

They run about $80. Included below are links to those. Avoid Practice Chanters that are cheaper than this as they are difficult to play, not made well, and don’t tune with what the rest of the band plays.

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