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Known as Junior bagpipe bands in North America, and known in the UK as Juvenile bagpipe bands, youth oriented Scottish music programs traditionally for bagpipe and drum are more and more difficult to find. The Sir James McDonald pipe band is located in Portland Oregon. This youth program is focused upon promoting excellence in the Scottish musical arts. The instructors informally call it the kids pipe band and support the effort by playing with the pipers and drummers on occassion in addition to donating their weekly band instruction time.

Known as Junior bagpipe bands in North America, and known in the UK as Juvenile bagpipe bands, youth oriented Scottish music programs traditionally for bagpipe and drum are more and more difficult to find. The Sir James McDonald pipe band is located in Portland Oregon. This youth program is focused upon promoting excellence in the Scottish musical arts. The instructors informally call it the kids pipe band and support the effort by playing with the pipers and drummers on occassion in addition to donating their weekly band instruction time.




Perpetuating the music of the great Highland bagpipe and drums through Oregon's award-winning band exclusively for youth musicians



PipersJOIN US for a learning program committed to musical excellence. We believe that good musicianship is the foundation for fun and for lifelong appreciation of bagpipe band music.

Since 1993 the band program has focused only on youth pipers and drummers, enjoying success in competition and other performance settings. The Sir James McDonald Pipe Band is the only Oregon band ever to place at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland, winning prizes in two of their three trips to the Championships.

The band is a tax-exempt "501(c)(3)" organization. Paid performances and tax-deductible supporter contributions help to fund the musicians’ travel to competitions, professional instruction, uniforms and equipment.

We welcome beginners between the ages of 8 and 15 and all pipers and drummers up to age 18. To schedule a visit to an upcoming band practice, please contact us at 503-774-5162 or email us today.


Piper and DrummerSEE THE BAND PERFORM

Saturday, March 17, 2012
Pooches on the Green
Beaverton City Park, SW 5th Street between Hall Boulevard and Watson Avenue, Beaverton.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Dogs and their friends are invited to attend this family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day event, now in its fourth year. The band is featured at the opening of the program. Young people and their parents can learn about the band at our information table.
City of Beaverton Events


Saturday, June 16, 2012
Sheridan Grand Parade
Sheridan, Oregon
Parade starts at 6:00 PM.

Spend the afternoon in Sheridan enjoying the pride of the town's business, and arts and crafts communities, as well as a fair and rides for the kids. Finish the day enjoying the parade in this small town between Portland and the coast.
Sheridan Days


Saturday, July 21, 2012
Portland Highland Games
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon
Pipe band competition begins 2:00 PM.

Enjoy the 60th anniversary of the Portland Games, a full-day panorama of Scottish competitive musical, dance and athletic events, entertainers and more in a festival setting.
Portland Highland Games

Tele 503.774.5162    |    PO Box 82513, Portland, OR 97282

Known as Junior bagpipe bands in North America, and known in the UK as Juvenile bagpipe bands, youth oriented Scottish music programs traditionally for bagpipe and drum are more and more difficult to find. The Sir James McDonald pipe band is located in Portland Oregon. This youth program is focused upon promoting excellence in the Scottish musical arts. The instructors informally call it the kids pipe band and support the effort by playing with the pipers and drummers on occassion in addition to donating their weekly band instruction time.
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Known as Junior bagpipe bands in North America, and known in the UK as Juvenile bagpipe bands, youth oriented Scottish music programs traditionally for bagpipe and drum are more and more difficult to find. The Sir James McDonald pipe band is located in Portland Oregon. This youth program is focused upon promoting excellence in the Scottish musical arts. The instructors informally call it the kids pipe band and support the effort by playing with the pipers and drummers on occassion in addition to donating their weekly band instruction time.