The Keith Highlanders Pipe Band is a non-profit cultural and educational organization dedicated to broadening the public’s interest in and appreciation for traditional Scottish piping, drumming, and dancing in the Pacific Northwest. Visit our About section to find out more how to help and support our mission!
New Band Executives for 2026
At the 2026 KHPB Annual Business Meeting on January 7th, 2026, the band voted in officers for the 2026 year:
President: Colin Merry (new to office for 2026)
Music Director: Daniel Stewart
Quartermaster: John MacMaster
Treasurer: Colleen Salmi (new to office for 2026)
Secretary: Kiki Bentzen
Band Manager: Todd Ray
Education Director: Laurie Gardner
Marketing Director: Larry Koch
Member-at-Large: Patrick Sutherland
2025 President Patrick Teffs chose not to run for another term; a huge thanks to him for his tireless service and dedication to the band!
Learn to Play Bagpipes or Drums! New classes starting January 14th!
Ever wanted to play the bagpipes or learn Scottish drumming? On your bucket list to play in a pipe band? A session of new classes will start Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 and will run every Wednesday for ten weeks. We have classes for beginner and advanced students of all ages for pipes, snare drumming, and tenor/bass drumming. Visit our Learn page for more information, or email us with questions. Hope to see you there!
Last Chance for Tickets!
The Taste of Scotland, the Keith Highlanders Whisky Tasting fundraising event will take place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the Epiphany Parish Church, 1805 38th Ave, Seattle. Doors open for the evening at 5:30pm, the tasting will begin at 6:30pm and run until 9:00pm.
Visit our online store for tickets at http://www.khpb.org/store. Tickets are $90 per person. This is a 21+ only event and IDs will be checked at the door. Advance ticket sales only; walk up tickets will not be available.
We are looking forward to an evening of whiskies curated by local Whisky expert, Carolyn Sellar. Sample six superb whiskies from small batch Scottish distillers–most of these whiskies are hard to find in Washington! The event will begin on 6:30pm and feature six whiskies, Scottish-inspired light bites, cake auction, world-class bagpipers, and of course, Highland dancers!
Thank you for your support. All proceeds directly help us advance our non-profit mission.
Experienced Piper or Drummer? Come Play with Us!
Are you an experienced piper or drummer in the Seattle area looking for a great band? The Keith Highlanders Pipe Band has big plans for 2026 and now is the time to come on board!
We practice Wednesday nights at St. Thomas School in Medina, WA from 7:30-9:00pm. Practices are structured and goal-based, and offer something to players of all levels and ability. The pipe, side, and midsection corps receive regular instruction from players with Grade 1 band experience.
If you are interested in learning more, please click here, contact us at khpb@khpb.org, or come down to one of our practices!
Whisky Tasting 2025 — A Taste of Scotland
The seventh annual Keith Highlanders Whisky Tasting event will take place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at the Epiphany Parish Church, 1805 38th Ave, Seattle. Doors open for the evening at 5:30pm and the tasting will begin at 6:30pm.
Tickets are selling quickly so get yours now either from a band member or via our online store at http://www.khpb.org/store. Tickets are $90 per person. This is a 21+ only event; IDs will be checked at the door. Advance ticket sales only; walk up tickets will not be available.
We are looking forward to an evening of whiskies curated by local Whisky expert, Carolyn Sellar. Each whisky is paired with delicious Scottish light bites, beer and wine, bagpipe performances from the Keith Highlanders throughout the evening, as well as Highland Dancing from the Bentzen School of Highland Dancing. We will also be joined by a special guest, champion piper Jori Chisholm!
Thank you for your support. All proceeds directly help us advance our non-profit mission.
Learn to Play! Classes starting April 2nd!
Ever wanted to play the bagpipes or learn Scottish drumming? A session of new classes will start Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 and will run every Wednesday for ten weeks. We have classes for beginner and advanced students of all ages for pipes, snare drumming, and tenor/bass drumming. Visit our Learn page for more information. Hope to see you there!
Learn to Play Bagpipes or Drums!
Ever wanted to play the bagpipes or learn Scottish drumming? A session of new classes will start Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 and will run every Wednesday for ten weeks. We have classes for beginner and advanced students of all ages for pipes, snare drumming, and tenor/bass drumming. Visit our Learn page for more information. Hope to see you there!
Whisky Tasting 2024 – A Taste of Scotland
The sixth annual Keith Highlanders Whisky Tasting event will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the Epiphany Parish Church, 1805 38th Ave, Seattle.
Tickets are selling quickly so get yours now either from a band member or via our online store at http://www.khpb.org/store. Tickets at $85 per person. This is a 21+ only event, I.D.s checked at the door.
Doors open for the evening at 5:30pm and the tasting will begin at 6:30pm. We are looking forward to an evening of whiskies curated by local Whisky expert, Carolyn Sellar. Each whisky is paired with delicious Scottish light bites, beer and wine, bagpipe performances from the Keith Highlanders throughout the evening, as well as Highland Dancing from the Bentzen School of Highland Dancing. We will also be joined by special guests Jori Chisholm and Robert B. Graham for a world class piping and drumming demonstration.
Thank you for your support. All proceeds directly help us advance our non-profit mission.
Learn to Play Bagpipes and Drums!
Ever wanted to play the bagpipes or learn Scottish drumming? A session of new classes will start Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 and will run every Wednesday for ten weeks. We have classes for beginner and advanced students of all ages for pipes, snare drumming, and tenor/bass drumming. Visit our Learn page for more information. Hope to see you there!
Learn to Play! New classes starting September 20th
Ever wanted to play the bagpipes or learn Scottish drumming? A session of new classes will start Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 and will run every Wednesday for ten weeks. We have classes for beginner and advanced students of all ages for pipes, snare drumming, and tenor/bass drumming. Visit our Learn page for more information. Hope to see you there!