THE OFFICIAL SITE OF CALEDONIAN HIGHLANDERS PIPE & DRUM BAND
The Caledonian Highlanders - Pipe & Drum Band hail from the New York Finger Lakes and surrounding area. Performing at traditional events, parades, parties, weddings, funerals and festivals, their distinct traditional music inspires and delights young and old. Explore the site to learn more.
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BAND MEMBERS
Individual and Full Band Performances Available Upon Request
Made up of experienced musicians coming from a variety of different backgrounds, the members of The Caledonian Highlanders - Pipe & Drum Band share a mutual passion for bagpipe music and having fun. The band works together weekly preparing for performances and training new members with individual attention, leveraging standard teaching tools. Experience is not necessary although welcome. Approved students will be provided with uniforms when ready to join performances.
Check out the members of The Caledonian Highlanders - Pipe & Drum Band below.
OUR PROUD HISTORY
The Caledonian Highlanders Pipe and Drum band was founded in 1969 by Band Historian and retired Pipe Major, Lee Adelsberg. We are currently based in Chemung County.
Band Members are all volunteers of various heritage and backgrounds who enjoy sharing the gift of Scottish and Irish bagpipe music and entertaining the crowds while having fun .
Our bagpipe and drum experience ranges from less than one year to 50 years. Our band has played at many engagements like the NYC Tartan Day parade, Robert Burns dinner and many local parades and festivals through the years.
WENDY
Piper & Quartermaster
LES
Pipe Sergeant
Tom
Pipe Major
TIM
President & Bagpiper
RANDY
Vice President & Bagpiper
SUSAN
Treasurer and Bagpiper
KAREN
Secretary & Bass Drummer
LEE
Retired Pipe Major, Current Band Historian
DEREK
Drum Major
KATHI
Bagpiper
PATRICIA
Bagpiper
KATIE
Bagpiper
CANDY
Snare Drummer
JAMES
Bagpiper
ALYSSA
Bagpiper
CHARLIE
Bagpiper
MITCHELL
Bass Drummer
KRYS
Tenor Drummer
TUNE LIST
Here are some of the tunes we know and love
A Hundred Pipers
Amazing Grace
America the Beautiful
Anchors Away
Christmas classics (various)
Clans (The)
Cock of the North
Cockney Jocks
Balmoral
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Black Bear
Bonny Dundee
Bonny Lass of Fyvie
Boys of Wexford
Castle Dangerous
Coast Guard Theme
Cock of the North
Cockney Jocks
Dawning of the Day
Earl of Mansfield
Grand Old Flag
Green Hills of Tyroll
Highland Cathedral
Hills of Argyle
High Road to Gairloch
Jenny Nettle
Kelly from Kilane
Kilt is My Delight
Marine Corp Hymn
Meeting of the Waters
Minstrel Boy
My Home
Rowan Tree
Scotland the Brave
Schiehallion
Skye Boat
Soldiers Return
St Andrews Society of Charleston
Steam Boat
Thistle of Scotland
Wearin of the Green
We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa"
(more tunes available)
When the Battle's O'er
When the Pipers Play
Wings
(more tunes by individual piper available)
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CONTACT US
If you have questions or if you would like to learn about how to become a member of the band, please contact Karen at dkbrocksrus@aol.com or call 607-426-1334. We welcome all levels and provide free instruction on all instruments. (as of 2023, practice is held in Big Flats, NY in Chemung County)
ADDRESS:
Chemung County, NY, USA
EMAIL: dkbrocksrus@aol.com