THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE CALEDONIAN HIGHLANDERS PIPE & DRUM BAND
The Caledonian Highlanders - Pipe & Drum Band have earned their reputation as a talented band in Upstate NY. 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...
HIGHLIGHTS
The band celebrated our 50th Anniversary by marching in the NYC Tartan Parade We all had such a great time sight seeing, dancing at a traditional Scottish Ceilidh (dance party) and some saw shows, museums, the zoo and more. We were stopped on the street many times for pictures, drew a crowd at Bryand Park when we played ad-lib and met so many people from all walks of life. Imagine marching down 6th ave. right past Radio City Music Hall, not a car in sight, flanked by skyscrapers with thousands of people waving Scottish flags, cheering and clapping. It is something we will never forget. Many thanks to our "Band-Aids" Scott and Leslie Burg, Anita Adelsberg, Aiden and Karen Thurston, Jr Brooks and our banner carriers Shelby and Sandy Swan. All of us feel so blessed to be part of such a great group of people, doing what we love. WE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE 2020 TARTAN DAY PARADE!
See our Facebook page for pictures-
BAND MEMBERS
Individual and 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. The band works together weekly preparing for performances and fine tuning our craft. Check out the members of The Caledonian Highlanders - Pipe & Drum Band below.
LEE
TOM
WENDY
RANDY
SUSAN
LES
KATIE
LIISA
KATHI
PATRICIA
HEATHER
KAREN
TIM
KAREN
PAUL
JASON
ROXANE
CANDY
AIDEN
OUR PROUD HISTORY
The Caledonian Highlanders Pipes and Drum Band was founded in 1969 by our pipe major Lee Adelsberg. We hail from all corners of the Finger Lakes region in upstate NY and are currently based in Chemung County. Band Members are all volunteers of various heritage and backgrounds who enjoy the tradition and glory of Scottish and Irish music. Our bagpipe and drum experience ranges from less than one year to 50 years.
TUNE LIST
Here are some of the tunes we know and love
A Hundred Pipers
Amazing Grace
America the Beautiful
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
Dawning of the Day
Grand Old Flag
Green Hills of Tyroll
Highland Cathedral
Hills of Argyle
Jenny Nettle
Kelly from Killane
Kilt is My Delight
Marine Corp Hymn
Meeting of the Waters
Minstrel Boy
My Home
Rowan Tree
Scotland the Brave
Shahelion
Skye Boat
Soldiers Return
St Andrews Society of Charleston
Steam Boat
Thistle of Scotland
We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa"
When the Battle's O'er
When the Pipers Play
Wings
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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 Paul at paca1956@yahoo.com.
ADDRESS:
Chemung County, NY, USA
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