City of Madison Pipes and Drums

Madison P & D, a Grade 4 pipe band based in Madison, WI.

Madison Pipes & Drums is a pipe band located in Madison, Wisc. We are a Grade 4 competition band and member of the MWPBA, as well as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. We participate in local parades, charitable events, and are available for hire.

Madison Pipes and Drums is a non-profit organization for the purpose of education and entertainment through the promotion of Celtic music and heritage.

We are commonly available to play for parades, memorials, and more. We hope to bring a little joy with our music! We’re available for hire as individual pipers and as a band. We are also available free of charge for some charitable events, such as protective services and military memorials and Badger Honor Flights.

We compete at highland games and appear in parades and other events in southern Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa. Our priorities are teaching, entertainment, and production of outstanding pipe band music in the Scottish tradition.

We are commonly available to play for parades, memorials, and more. We hope to bring a little joy with our music! We’re available for hire as individual pipers and as a band. We are also available free of charge for some charitable events, such as protective services and military memorials and Badger Honor Flights. Contact us here for more information.

We aim to teach the community about Celtic music and culture, and are available for a wide variety of events. If you’re interested in learning a new instrument, we have instructors for both the Great Highland Bagpipes and for drumming, and can start with virtual lessons. Find out more about how to start here.

As a band, we compete together, play music together, and have fun! We aim to be a welcoming place for rookies and old hats alike. Check out more about who we are and what we’re up to on our Events and Yearbook pages. Interested in taking lessons or joining our band? Learn more here.