Nothing stirs the emotions like the sound of Bagpipes!
The Omaha Pipes and Drums...a Celtic tradition since 1970  

The Omaha Pipes and Drums has been thrilling audiences with their repertoire of Traditional Scottish and Irish music since 1970. 

An early photo of the Omaha Pipes and Drums in front of Joslyn Castle - Omaha, NE

The Band is a registered 501(c)(3) teaching organization providing FREE bagpipe and drumming lessons.  The Band offers scholarships to members and students to encourage participation in local, regional and national piping and dumming schools and workshops.

The Band wears the Cameron of Erracht tartan in honor of its founder, Tony Smith, who was a Cameron Cadet. 

The 79th (Cameron of Erracht) tartan is unique amont Scottish Regiments owing to the fact that it was not derived from the 42nd Government (Black Watch) tartan.  It was created by taking the MacDonald sett, omitting three red lines, and imposing the gold line of Clan Cameron. 

The Band performs for numerous service, military, civic, police, fire, and private functions.

 
The Omaha Pipes and Drums and the UNO Marching Mavericks                                         American Cancer Socity Relay for Life

The Omaha Pipes and Drums is a member of the Midwest Pipe Band Association and is registered to compete in Grades 4.  Throughout the year, the Band competes in a number of regional competitions.

Exiting Champions

In 2004, the Omaha Pipes and Drums competed in three games in Scotland; North Berwick, Bridge of Alan, and the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. The band finished in 6th place in Grade 4 at Bridge of Allan, 8th Place in Grade 4 at North Berwick, and 7th place in the qualifying rounds of Grade 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships. The band offset the cost of travel and lodging for the trip for each member. 

The Omaha Pipes and Drums Competing at the 2004 World Pipe Band Championships - Glasgow, Scotland

The Band brings in professional piping and drumming instructors anually to conduct  FREE  workshops for students and members.  The Band also outfits its members (as seen above) with the Band kilt, hose, flashes, sporran, belt, vest, Inverness (rain cape), and cap badge AT NO EXPENSE to the members. 

SO...  If you have ever wanted to learn to play the great highland bagpipes or drums, talk to us, or better yet, stop by during a practice.  We meet most Saturday mornings at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (84th & Pacific) with student lessons beginning at 9:00 am.  See our calendar on the home page.

 
...a Celtic tradition since 1970