Interested in Joining Our Band?

Our band is a dedicated community performance band for Williamsburg, the Historical Triangle, and the surrounding areas. We are focused on great music and fellowship. No competition pressure or drama.

Our pipers and drummers practice once a week on
Thursday evenings.
We show up, play great tunes, and go home.

Being a member of our band is perfect for busy professionals, students, military personnel, and retirees.

We are always looking for new people interested in joining the band, whether you are new to playing instruments or have experience playing solo or in other bands.

See our Frequently Asked Questions, below, and feel free to contact us to learn more about the band.

A man in a traditional Scottish outfit playing the bagpipes indoors, near a window and a wall with a motivational quote poster.
A man in traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt, playing a bass drum with a logo for Williamsburg Pipes & Drums, with other musicians in the background, outdoors during what appears to be a parade or event.
A band of people dressed in Scottish attire, including kilts and hats, playing drums outdoors near a fire station with a red fire truck in the background.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

  • We offer lessons for bagpipes, tenor, snare, and bass drums to all skill levels- from absolute beginners to seasoned competitors, in an effort to improve the band as a whole.

    We also offer 10% off Dojo lessons when going through the band.

  • For beginning pipers, a practice chanter and the desire to learn is all you need to get started. Pipers playing with the band are expected to provide their own pipes, but we provide kilts and sporrans.

    For beginning drummers, the band provides practice pads and sticks. Drummers playing with the band are provided with a uniform and drums.

  • Practices are held from 6:00 to 8:30, every Thursday night at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

  • Our goal is to have learners kilted and playing with the full band in under two years from beginning, but a faster timeline is possible depending on how quickly beginners progress. Experienced pipers and drummers can play with the band immediately.

Contact Us

(If you are an experienced player interested in joining the band, please use the Experienced Player form, below.)

If you’re interested in joining the band as a new member or in learning to play bagpipes or drums, please use this form so we can invite you to meet the band and answer your questions! WE WELCOME EVERYONE!

Three men and a girl dressed in traditional Scottish kilts playing bagpipes outdoors on a brick-paved area, with trees, cars, and a building in the background.

For Experienced Players Interested in Joining Our Band

(If you are interested in joining the band or looking for pipe or drum lessons, please use the Contact Us form, above.)

Are you an experienced or competitive piper or drummer seeking a really great community performance band?
We may be just what you are looking for! We focus on giving our best to each and every performance.
The members of our band strive to deliver real Scottish style and musical perfection for each performance while having fun in a safe, encouraging environment for everyone.