The Home Counties Pipes & Drums

The Band of the Home Counties Pipes and Drums are a group of professional musicians formed in 2009 following an event and during their annual BBQ. It was suggested that although most were members of existing Pipe Bands or Solo Pipers, they wished to have their own individual identity as a Pipe Band when performing together at functions, thus The Home Counties Pipes & Drums was agreed to be their collective name and the band continues to go from strength to strength. All experienced and highly skilled musicians this brought them together through a passion for their hobby and fo promote traditional highland bagpipe music. The Band including a dance troop, are available for large events such as fetes, festivals, parades and promotional launches or smaller events to suit the clients individual requirements. The band members are located throughout the whole of the south of England from the South West, in Devon to the South East in Kent and North as far north as Shropshire Leicestershire, and the Midlands. They can travel overseas if required and therefore makes them the one stop place for your occasion from solo piper to full Marching Band. In the United Kingdom they have previously performed at many Military, Corporate and celebrity events including 8 of the Rod Stewart UK Stadium venues in 2019 , Weddings, Birthdays,,Funerals, Burn's Nights, Birthdays, and TV and Radio presentations. In fact no matter what your event we can provide a highly professional service, having also performed in many counties in Europe Canada and the USA. Available in 2 different formations, a full military marching band for large venues or outdoor events, or a 4 person mini band for smaller functions. A full military marching band includes: A Drum Major 8 - 25 Pipers 1 Bass Drummer 3-6 Tenor Drummers 5-8 Snare Drummers Mini band: (Minimum suggested) 3 pipers 1 snare drummer The band has a number of different forms of dress it can wear as required for different engagements Full No1 Dress as per a Military Band with Feather bonnet or Glengarry Formal Day Dress Kilt, White Shirt, Black Waistcoat with Tie, Horsehair sporran, Hose(Socks) with Flashes, Brougues, spats and glengarry Day Dress Argyll Jacket, Kilt, White Shirt, Hose (socks) with Flashes Brougues and Glengarry Evening Dress Kilt, Black Tie, Prince Charlie jacket, White Hose, and Gillie Brougues