Philadelphia & District Pipe Band

Members of Washington Memorial, The Cameron Highlanders, and The Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Bands launched Philadelphia & District Pipe Band in 2020.  The band was formed as a regional competition pipe band, to provide opportunity for accomplished pipers and drummers from across the Delaware Valley to unite and compete in Grade 4 Pipe Band competitions.

Under the direction of Washington Memorial's Pipe Major Dan Emery, Philadelphia & District’s goal is to advance the quality of piping and drumming in the region and to help grow the band to national prominence.

Philadelphia & District is vigorously developing novice players to be able to perform in parades and shows and ultimately compete with the Grade 4 competition band, if they choose to do so.  All levels of players are welcome to join, including absolute beginners!

PDPB’s recently won Second Place at Union County NJ Irish Festival and Fourth Place overall with a First in Ensemble at The Colonial Highland Gathering in Fairhill, MD.   Next up the band will compete at the Hudson Valley NY Pipe Band Championships.

Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lafayette Hill. For information on participation and becoming a member of the band, email majordrummond@gmail.com

Tune Selections for 2025

Medley

• Willie's Brogues
• Paddy's Leather Breeches
• Leaving St Kilda
• Molly Connell
• Back O' the Change House
• Lady McKenzie of Fairburn
• The Ale is Dear
• Becky Ewen

    MSR

• London Scottish at Primosole Bridge
• Captain Colin Campbell
• The Blackberry Bush