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The Baltimore City Pipe Band was formed in 1966 by
Jim Quigg. The original members consisted of his
students, several former members of the MacKenzie
Scotts Pipe Band and other local pipers with Jim being the Pipe Major. The
band was given permission to use the name “The Baltimore City Pipe Band” by
Mayor Theodore R. McKeldin. The Mayor also provided
some funding to help the band purchase equipment and uniforms. Over the years the band has had many different members
and several Pipe Majors. Jim Quigg, Bill McIntyre,
Bob Michael, Tommy Travers and Ed MacFarland who is
the current Pipe Major. The position of Drum Major is currently vacant but in
the past has been held by Ron Fonshill and Stan
Curtiss. The band has several uniform combinations with the
full dress consisting of the Red Scott tartan and a blue tunic. The
contrasting colors of this combination provide and impressive and distinctive
look. The band’s emblem, designed by Tommy Travers, is the Baltimore Battle
Monument encircled with the band’s name and thistles all superimposed on the
St. Andrews Cross. Today the band is a non-competing band made of
private individuals dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of Scottish
Bagpipe music. The band performs at a variety of events to include parades,
dances, charitable and social functions, and community festivals in Baltimore
and throughout Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District
of Columbia. Contact the Webmaster. |
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