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Learn to Play -- New classes starting October 3rd!

Ever wanted to learn to play the pipes or Scottish drumming? A new session will start October 3rd and will run every Wednesday for eight weeks. Click here for more information.

Practice starting again on September 12th

After taking a break following the 2012 World Championships, the KHPB resumes weekly practice at St. Thomas Church in Medina on Wednesday, September 12th. If you are an experienced piper or drummer, come on down to one of our practices!

KHPB travels to Scotland

This past August, the band traveled to Scotland to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow on August 11. The band arrived in Stirling on August 4th at the accommodations for the week at the University of Stirling. Because the Bridge of Allan Highland Games on August 5th was canceled this year due to weather, the Keith Highlanders and the other bands staying at the University arranged a trial “competition” in the parking lot, which allowed all of the bands to get a much needed practice session in front of their peers. Later that morning, the band traveled to Doune Castle and the toured the town of Callander. On Monday, the band headed to out to Inverary for the afternoon, and on Tuesday the band spent the day at St. Andrews. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday were spent with band practice in the mornings leading up to the weekend’s competition on Glasgow Green.

KHPB wins big in Seattle The Grade IV band took first place over the weekend (July 28-29) at the Pacific Northwest Highland Games in Enumclaw, WA, south of Seattle. On Saturday, the band was tied for first out of eight bands but came in second on ensemble preference in the Quick March Medley.  In Sunday's Medley competition, the band took first place, and won the first place aggregate title for the games.

KHPB takes second at Portland Highland Games

At the July 21st Portland Highland Games (in Portland, Oregon) the band took second place in a tough field of eight great bands. In addition, the band challenged up to Grade 3 and took 2nd again.

Band takes 1st overall in Mt. Vernon

At the Skagit Valley Highland Games in Mt. Vernon, WA on July 12-13, KHPB bands came in first overall in the two-day contest.

KHPB places second at BC Highland Games

In Coquitlam, BC on June 28th, the KHPB tied for first place, but came in second on ensemble preference behind RMM Full band results are available here.

Bellingham Highland Games first summer contest for the Keith Highlanders band

In the first competition of the summer games season, KHPB fared well at the Bellingham Games on June 7, placing third.

New Band Executive Council members elected for 2012

As a result of the annual band membership meeting of January 11th, 2012, the band's executive officers for this year are:

• President: Larry Koch
• Music Director: Greg MacDonald
• Band Manager: Colin Merry
• Quartermaster: Leisl Petrakis
• Treasurer: Graeme Parnell
• Secretary: Kiki Bentzen
• Education Director: Jim McKnight
• Member-at-Large: Loy Maslen

 ***   Keith Highlanders CD now available!   ***

The Keith Highlanders Pipe Band has released its first CD; 17 tracks recorded live at Kirkland Performance center during our 2005 and 2006 fall concerts. Order yours today from our store.

Looking for experienced Pipers and Drummers
The Keith Highlanders Pipe Band is one of the most successful pipe bands in the Seattle area. As a result of running a successful instruction program for pipers and drummers for several years, plus the  competition successes of the band, the band has attracted many new pipers and drummers. Come to one of our practices; the KHPB is the place to be!