San Antonio Pipes and Drums
The San Antonio Pipes and Drums, a
non-profit organization formed in 1986, strives to present
traditional bagpipe band music for the enjoyment of both musician and audience. Members
wear traditional Scottish attire, each kilt in an
authentic tartan of the member's choice so that many clans are
represented. Instruments played are the Great Highland Bagpipes and specially tuned drums. The group
strives to improve performance and to encourage and
assist beginners. Participants range in age from teenagers to "over
70" retirees. They average from 60 to
70 performances each year in special events,
festivals, and celebrations over much of Texas. A popular
attraction at the Texas Folklife Festival each year since their
formation, the band is also proud to have played for Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II and the president of Mexico when they visited
San Antonio. They represented the city of
San Antonio in a Fiestas Octubre Parade in Guadalajara,Mexico, and
were first musical group offically to perform in the
Alamodome.
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