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...

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.

OUR PROUD HISTORY
The Caledonian Highlanders Pipe and Drum band was founded in 1969 by 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 of Scottish and Irish bagpipe music. 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

PAUL
President & Snare Drummer

RANDY
Vice President & Piper

LEE
Band Historian

SUSAN
Treasurer and Piper

KAREN
Secretary & Bass Drummer

TOM
Pipe Major

KATIE
Piper

KATHI
Piper

PATRICIA
Piper

DEREK GOULD
Drum Major

HEATHER
Piper and Social Media

TIM
Bagpiper

KAREN
Tenor Drummer

CANDY
Snare Drummer

ALYSSA
Piping Student

JAMES
Piping Student

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
Grand Old Flag
Green Hills of Tyroll
Highland Cathedral
Hills of Argyle
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

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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