List of pipe bands
A pipe band is a musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers. There are many such bands in the world, which play for ceremonial purposes, recreation, competition or all three. This list encompasses only notable pipe bands with their own Wikipedia page.
North America Pipe Band Associations
- British Columbia Pipers Association (BCPA), Pipe Band Association for British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Home of the 2008 World Champion Simon Fraser University Pipe Band.
- Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA), the Eastern US equivalent of the RSPBA.
- Midwest Pipe Band Association (MWPBA), pipe band association encompassing the Midwest region.
- Western United States Pipe Band Association (WUSPBA), the pipe band association of the West Coast.
European Pipe Band Associations
Belgium
| Pipe Band | Location |
|---|---|
| Antwerp & District Pipe Band | Antwerp |
France
| Pipe Band | Location/Group |
|---|---|
| Bagad Cap Caval | Bigouden |
| Bagad Lann Bihoue | French Navy |
Northern Ireland
| Pipe Band | Location/Group |
|---|---|
| Aughintober Pipe Band | Castlecaulfield |
| Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band | Lisburn |
Republic of Ireland
| Pipe Band | Location/Group |
|---|---|
| St. Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band | Dublin |
Scotland
For a list of British Army regimental pipe bands see Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming
Notable former bands
Americas
Canada
