The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
What is the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum; and, what does it support?
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum, a 501 (c) 3 educational non-profit corporation, is the central body
which represents its Volunteer Marching Members on those occasions when they are called upon to support
high-profile, ceremonial, social and charitable public events; both within the State of South Dakota and beyond.
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum is considered one of
South Dakota's Major Volunteer Corporate Communications Assets;
and, provides passionate and colorful music that honors our:
1.) Active United States Military Personnel;
2.) United States Military Veterans;
3.) Public Safety Employees;
and others who reasonably and appropriately require
traditional, ceremonial and military Highland piping and drumming at:
highly visible public ceremonies,
meaningful private observances;
and, prominent patriotic events.
We serve so others can have opportunities for success.
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum works with, and actively supports:
the wonderful Shriners Hospitals for Children;
the worthwhile eyeglass recycling efforts of the South Dakota Lions Foundation; and,
the hard-working South Dakota Civil Air Patrol.
When do Marching Members of the South Dakota Highlanders practice together?
Our present performance-oriented pipe, drum and precision drill practices are scheduled
on Mondays at 6 PM to 7:15 PM at the El Riad Shrine Building, 510 S. Phillips Ave. in Sioux Falls.
Internet practices are scheduled, too, with those interested individuals throughout the
State of South Dakota and the region at the times most convenient for them.
This schedule is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of those learning
to perform successfully on the pipes and drums. The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
offers this outstanding instruction program at no cost to individuals interested in both
piping and drumming, along with precision, presentation-drill choreography.
Get together with us on Mondays to enjoy the fun and artistic expression of this Highland art.
.
What is distinguished, uncommon and memorable about the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum?
Our Hereditary Pipe Major is Tom Coulson, a WWII Canadian Combat Piper with the 2nd Battalion, Essex Scottish,
who, sadly, passed away in 2009. Pipe Major Coulson originally studied the bagpipes under the tutelage of
Norman Fraser, a Canadian Army
Veteran who served in WWI.
After joining the Canadian Army,
Tom studied under Pipe Major
Bobby Stoker, a Gold Medalist
Army piper from Calgary, Alberta.
Tom was later selected to attend the
Army School of Bagpipe Music
in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he
studied under the legendary
Pipe Major Willie Ross, who was a
Veteran of both the Boer War and WWI.
Pipe Major Coulson was chosen to
represent his regiment at the coronation
of Queen Elizabeth II. One member of
every regiment in the British Commonwealth
was selected to form a regiment of honor.
Pipe Major Coulson originally recorded
bagpipe lessons with his practice chanter
on cassettes in 1980. Those recordings
have been transferred to CD, for the
new pipers training with the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Can I learn to play as a Marching Member of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum?
An individual has the distinctive and high-voltage opportunity to become a part of the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum as an unpaid, volunteer Marching Member.
He or she may train as a Piper; a Side (snare) Drummer; or a Flourishing Tenor Drummer.
Additionally, an individual may train as a Regimental Bass Drummer or as a Drum Major.
The practice chanter is the official learning tools utilized by the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
This practice chanter is the traditional instrument used to learn the tunes and embellishments
that are the hallmarks of traditional piping.
All of the pipers in the band use their practice chanters while the entire band is in the process of learning new
material. All pipers use their practice chanters throughout their piping careers.
The Pipe Sergeant, along with the Pipe Corporal, of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
provides professional instruction, in person or via the internet; teaching the basic movements used
in virtually all pipe and drum tunes.
The Pipe Sergeant, along with the Pipe Corporal, also teach piping students the correct mastery
of finger/note coordination while playing pipe melodies with the embellishing grace notes.
Pipers are taught the fundamentals of performing with the bagpipe properly so that a piper
may subsequently play excellently in any venue in which he or she may be called upon.
The ancient art of performing with the side (snare) or flourishing tenor drum is taught in person
or via the internet to those wishing to learn; and, who additionally agree to become
Members of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Initially a new drummer will be required to purchase drum sticks and a drum practice pad
or TyFry flourishing tenor mallets, along with the standardized drum instruction book.
These are used while the entire band is in the process of learning new material.
All drummers use their drum sticks or TyFry flourishing tenor mallets during all practices and performances.
The Drum Sergeant, along with the two Drum Corporals, of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum provides
professional instruction that teaches the basic movements used in virtually all pipe and drum tunes.
The Drum Sergeant, along with the two Drum Corporals, also teaches drumming students
the correct mastery of drumming solos that are frequently highlighted during public performances.
Drummers are taught the fundamentals of performing with the side or flourishing tenor drum properly so that a
drummer may subsequently play excellently in any venue in which he may be called upon.
If I am left-handed, can I play a left-handed set of bagpipes?
Yes, you can successfully learn to play a left-handed set of bagpipes
with no problem at all. Unfortunately, there are civilian-based,
competition piping instructors that, sadly and irrationally, frown on,
and inhibit the allowing of individuals who are left-handed
to play the bagpipes that way.
Interestingly, our Hereditary Pipe Major, Tom Coulson (see Heritage page),
had a best friend who was a left-handed piper; Archie Beaton
(seen at right playing his bagpipes outside a ruined building,
Xanten, Holland, 9 March 1945 ).
All competent authorities on piping understand that pipers are expressive
artists, each with unique gifts and approaches; and that left-handed pipers
are an integral and important force in international piping circles.
So, be you a left-handed or right-handed piper,
your expressive contributions to the piping craft can be enjoyed
to the fullest as part of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
How much will I invest to get started?
A high quality practice chanter and College of Piping “Green” Book is required and can be purchased for around
$100. A high quality practice chanter will be used for the rest of your piping career, even after you get your pipes.
By starting with a high quality practice chanter you will be able to play in tune with the other members of the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
A standardized drum instruction book, Accent on Achievement - Percussion Edition, can be purchased
for around $8.00. The drummers are required to buy this book and supply their own sticks and practice pad.
A set of drum sticks and a practice pad can be purchased for around $30 to $50.
A set of TyFry flourishing tenor drum mallets can be purchased for around $80 to $100.
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum requires each member to purchase and maintain
his or her own uniform and instrument.
Here is the basic and preliminary financial investment required to be outfitted
to perform as a Marching Member of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum:
• Great Highland Bagpipes - $1400.00 and up
• Clan Wood Tartan Kilt with Hose Flashes and Ascot - $500.00
• Black Parade Marching Shoes - $50 to $120.00
• Navy Blue Kilt Hose - $20
• White Button Parade Spats - $30 to $40
• Sgian Dubh - $30 to $120
• Scottish Dirk - $45 to $120
• Sporran - $60 to $260
• Kilt Pin - $15
• Kilt Belt and Buckle - $60
• Uniform Shirt - $27.00
• Uniform Black Military Wool Sweater with Epaulettes – $50 - $60
• Epaulette Slide - $30
• Highlanders Arm Patch - $5
• Name Plate - $5
• Maroon Glengarry (with dicing for drummers) $41 - $46
• White Feather Hackle - $10
• Black Feather Hackle - $10
Approximate total for pipers: $1,000; plus the cost of pipes.
Approximate total for regimental bass, side or flourishing tenor drummers: $1,000.
This investment is closely approximate as of May, 2011. Exchange rate and market condition variations
may materially affect these costs over time.
How long does it take to learn to play the bagpipes?
Playing the bagpipes is an enjoyable diversion as well as a personally satisfying and socially rewarding craft which
will take 6 months to one year to learn; all depending on the motivation and practicing habits of the student.
Those wishing to make the investment in both time and money will find that the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe &
Drum will provide an effective learning environment with lasting friendships and extraordinary camaraderie;
as well as well as a performing venue in which you may express your artistic talents in high-profile public events
once you have mastered your instrument.
What kind of bagpipes are required?
The Great Highland Bagpipe is an ancient instrument that uses the
“A” Mixolydian; the “D” Ionian; and the “B” Aolian musical scales.
Modern manufactured bagpipes suitable for high-visibility and high-impact civic events
are now “pitched” at between 470 and 480 Hz. This is critically “sharper’” than the
standard “concert B flat” of common band instruments which are tuned to 466 Hz.
For that reason, performance quality bagpipes are precision engineered instruments that are
custom-lathe-turned individually by skilled master-craftsmen to extremely close tolerances.
Only a handful of manufacturers in the world take the time and trouble to make bagpipes reliably.
Lesser-quality bagpipes, under various slick-sounding brand names, are mass-produced on CNC machines in
countries such as Pakistan; as well as, sadly, the United States. Notably, mass-produced bagpipes spit out of
CNC machines (by button-pushing operators) are not made well enough to tune properly; a critical defect.
No defective bagpipes, or bagpipes mass-produced on CNC machinces, are allowed in either
practices or performances of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Pipers who wish to pipe with the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum may do so with quality instruments
made by Gibson, Dunbar, Naill, or other manufacturers of unsurpassed quality.
It is suggested that a new piper discuss his or her options in acquiring a set of Great Highland bagpipes
with other pipers in the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
How is the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum organized?
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum is a South Dakota Nonprofit Educational Corporation
and is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
It's Marching Membership is composed of individuals who have applied to,
and have been recommended by the Pipe Major;
and, who have been subsequently voted in as Marching Members
by the Highland Council of Piping and Drumming of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
The structure of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum Marching Membership
is based on the historical, regimental-based pipe and drum band.
Traditional management and operational leaders (other than the Pipe Major,
who is elected by the Highland Council of Piping and Drumming)
are appointed from the ranks of Marching Membership; specifically, those who are interested in,
and apply for, the positions. These appointed traditional positions include: Drum Major; Drum Sergeant;
Pipe Sergeant; two Drum Corporals and one Pipe Corporal. All positions are voluntary and initiative based.
These titles are not military ranks, but are historically-based titles denoting the organizational duties and
responsibilities necessary for the day to day operation of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum;
and, the training of new pipers and drummers.
The duties and responsibilities voluntarily accepted and undertaken by each
appointed Marching Member of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
may be viewed by clicking the link below:
Why is the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
sometimes called the "99th Scottish"; or,
"The 99th Scottish Regimental Pipes & Drums" ?
Interestingly, the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
was initially founded on September 9, 2009; customarily written: 09/09/2009.
This was abbreviated to the 99th because in the history of
Regimental Pipe & Drum Units throughout the world
there was never, up until this time, a 99th Highland Regimental Unit.
So, the distinctive title of the 99th Scottish Regimental Pipes & Drums
was taken, and is used exclusively, by the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
as a living-history, Scottish paramilitary pipe and drum band; and,
to distinguish and commemorate the date of our founding.
What are the reasons to become an expressive musical artist affiliated with the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum?
For the lovers of pipe and drum music,
the marches, strathspeys, jigs, reels and pibrochs,
with all their subtle variations of musical expression,
seem to, amazingly, parallel the emotions of the human heart.
Joy; sorrow; love; hate; admiration; scorn; anger; fear, courage;
these are all within the range of a daring and creative, world-class pipe and drum band;
especially and particularly within the bold and commanding artistry of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
.
Ask yourself these questions;
"Do you revel, as some creative artists do,
in bringing significant historical events to life with your own hands and breath?"
"Can you portray the clash of arms and the tumult of battle;
all while delicately balancing victory and defeat on every note or drumbeat?"
If you said, "Yes", to either of those questions,
you must immediately stop what you're doing and join the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
In taking this simple, life-changing step,
you will have a brilliant and unique opportunity
to expressively depict for many appreciative audiences
the ecstasy of triumph and the anguish of bitter loss;
for those poetic opposites have been inescapably linked
to the epic music of the Highland bagpipes and drums for centuries.
Thank you for your interest in the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Should you require more information, please contact us.
Best personal regards,
Robert Sorensen
Drum Major, South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
605-413-5964
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum, a 501 (c) 3 educational non-profit corporation, is the central body
which represents its Volunteer Marching Members on those occasions when they are called upon to support
high-profile, ceremonial, social and charitable public events; both within the State of South Dakota and beyond.
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum is considered one of
South Dakota's Major Volunteer Corporate Communications Assets;
and, provides passionate and colorful music that honors our:
1.) Active United States Military Personnel;
2.) United States Military Veterans;
3.) Public Safety Employees;
and others who reasonably and appropriately require
traditional, ceremonial and military Highland piping and drumming at:
highly visible public ceremonies,
meaningful private observances;
and, prominent patriotic events.
We serve so others can have opportunities for success.
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum works with, and actively supports:
the wonderful Shriners Hospitals for Children;
the worthwhile eyeglass recycling efforts of the South Dakota Lions Foundation; and,
the hard-working South Dakota Civil Air Patrol.
When do Marching Members of the South Dakota Highlanders practice together?
Our present performance-oriented pipe, drum and precision drill practices are scheduled
on Mondays at 6 PM to 7:15 PM at the El Riad Shrine Building, 510 S. Phillips Ave. in Sioux Falls.
Internet practices are scheduled, too, with those interested individuals throughout the
State of South Dakota and the region at the times most convenient for them.
This schedule is flexible and tailored to meet the needs of those learning
to perform successfully on the pipes and drums. The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
offers this outstanding instruction program at no cost to individuals interested in both
piping and drumming, along with precision, presentation-drill choreography.
Get together with us on Mondays to enjoy the fun and artistic expression of this Highland art.
.
What is distinguished, uncommon and memorable about the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum?
Our Hereditary Pipe Major is Tom Coulson, a WWII Canadian Combat Piper with the 2nd Battalion, Essex Scottish,
who, sadly, passed away in 2009. Pipe Major Coulson originally studied the bagpipes under the tutelage of
Norman Fraser, a Canadian Army
Veteran who served in WWI.
After joining the Canadian Army,
Tom studied under Pipe Major
Bobby Stoker, a Gold Medalist
Army piper from Calgary, Alberta.
Tom was later selected to attend the
Army School of Bagpipe Music
in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he
studied under the legendary
Pipe Major Willie Ross, who was a
Veteran of both the Boer War and WWI.
Pipe Major Coulson was chosen to
represent his regiment at the coronation
of Queen Elizabeth II. One member of
every regiment in the British Commonwealth
was selected to form a regiment of honor.
Pipe Major Coulson originally recorded
bagpipe lessons with his practice chanter
on cassettes in 1980. Those recordings
have been transferred to CD, for the
new pipers training with the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Can I learn to play as a Marching Member of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum?
An individual has the distinctive and high-voltage opportunity to become a part of the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum as an unpaid, volunteer Marching Member.
He or she may train as a Piper; a Side (snare) Drummer; or a Flourishing Tenor Drummer.
Additionally, an individual may train as a Regimental Bass Drummer or as a Drum Major.
The practice chanter is the official learning tools utilized by the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
This practice chanter is the traditional instrument used to learn the tunes and embellishments
that are the hallmarks of traditional piping.
All of the pipers in the band use their practice chanters while the entire band is in the process of learning new
material. All pipers use their practice chanters throughout their piping careers.
The Pipe Sergeant, along with the Pipe Corporal, of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
provides professional instruction, in person or via the internet; teaching the basic movements used
in virtually all pipe and drum tunes.
The Pipe Sergeant, along with the Pipe Corporal, also teach piping students the correct mastery
of finger/note coordination while playing pipe melodies with the embellishing grace notes.
Pipers are taught the fundamentals of performing with the bagpipe properly so that a piper
may subsequently play excellently in any venue in which he or she may be called upon.
The ancient art of performing with the side (snare) or flourishing tenor drum is taught in person
or via the internet to those wishing to learn; and, who additionally agree to become
Members of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Initially a new drummer will be required to purchase drum sticks and a drum practice pad
or TyFry flourishing tenor mallets, along with the standardized drum instruction book.
These are used while the entire band is in the process of learning new material.
All drummers use their drum sticks or TyFry flourishing tenor mallets during all practices and performances.
The Drum Sergeant, along with the two Drum Corporals, of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum provides
professional instruction that teaches the basic movements used in virtually all pipe and drum tunes.
The Drum Sergeant, along with the two Drum Corporals, also teaches drumming students
the correct mastery of drumming solos that are frequently highlighted during public performances.
Drummers are taught the fundamentals of performing with the side or flourishing tenor drum properly so that a
drummer may subsequently play excellently in any venue in which he may be called upon.
If I am left-handed, can I play a left-handed set of bagpipes?
Yes, you can successfully learn to play a left-handed set of bagpipes
with no problem at all. Unfortunately, there are civilian-based,
competition piping instructors that, sadly and irrationally, frown on,
and inhibit the allowing of individuals who are left-handed
to play the bagpipes that way.
Interestingly, our Hereditary Pipe Major, Tom Coulson (see Heritage page),
had a best friend who was a left-handed piper; Archie Beaton
(seen at right playing his bagpipes outside a ruined building,
Xanten, Holland, 9 March 1945 ).
All competent authorities on piping understand that pipers are expressive
artists, each with unique gifts and approaches; and that left-handed pipers
are an integral and important force in international piping circles.
So, be you a left-handed or right-handed piper,
your expressive contributions to the piping craft can be enjoyed
to the fullest as part of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
How much will I invest to get started?
A high quality practice chanter and College of Piping “Green” Book is required and can be purchased for around
$100. A high quality practice chanter will be used for the rest of your piping career, even after you get your pipes.
By starting with a high quality practice chanter you will be able to play in tune with the other members of the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
A standardized drum instruction book, Accent on Achievement - Percussion Edition, can be purchased
for around $8.00. The drummers are required to buy this book and supply their own sticks and practice pad.
A set of drum sticks and a practice pad can be purchased for around $30 to $50.
A set of TyFry flourishing tenor drum mallets can be purchased for around $80 to $100.
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum requires each member to purchase and maintain
his or her own uniform and instrument.
Here is the basic and preliminary financial investment required to be outfitted
to perform as a Marching Member of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum:
• Great Highland Bagpipes - $1400.00 and up
• Clan Wood Tartan Kilt with Hose Flashes and Ascot - $500.00
• Black Parade Marching Shoes - $50 to $120.00
• Navy Blue Kilt Hose - $20
• White Button Parade Spats - $30 to $40
• Sgian Dubh - $30 to $120
• Scottish Dirk - $45 to $120
• Sporran - $60 to $260
• Kilt Pin - $15
• Kilt Belt and Buckle - $60
• Uniform Shirt - $27.00
• Uniform Black Military Wool Sweater with Epaulettes – $50 - $60
• Epaulette Slide - $30
• Highlanders Arm Patch - $5
• Name Plate - $5
• Maroon Glengarry (with dicing for drummers) $41 - $46
• White Feather Hackle - $10
• Black Feather Hackle - $10
Approximate total for pipers: $1,000; plus the cost of pipes.
Approximate total for regimental bass, side or flourishing tenor drummers: $1,000.
This investment is closely approximate as of May, 2011. Exchange rate and market condition variations
may materially affect these costs over time.
How long does it take to learn to play the bagpipes?
Playing the bagpipes is an enjoyable diversion as well as a personally satisfying and socially rewarding craft which
will take 6 months to one year to learn; all depending on the motivation and practicing habits of the student.
Those wishing to make the investment in both time and money will find that the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe &
Drum will provide an effective learning environment with lasting friendships and extraordinary camaraderie;
as well as well as a performing venue in which you may express your artistic talents in high-profile public events
once you have mastered your instrument.
What kind of bagpipes are required?
The Great Highland Bagpipe is an ancient instrument that uses the
“A” Mixolydian; the “D” Ionian; and the “B” Aolian musical scales.
Modern manufactured bagpipes suitable for high-visibility and high-impact civic events
are now “pitched” at between 470 and 480 Hz. This is critically “sharper’” than the
standard “concert B flat” of common band instruments which are tuned to 466 Hz.
For that reason, performance quality bagpipes are precision engineered instruments that are
custom-lathe-turned individually by skilled master-craftsmen to extremely close tolerances.
Only a handful of manufacturers in the world take the time and trouble to make bagpipes reliably.
Lesser-quality bagpipes, under various slick-sounding brand names, are mass-produced on CNC machines in
countries such as Pakistan; as well as, sadly, the United States. Notably, mass-produced bagpipes spit out of
CNC machines (by button-pushing operators) are not made well enough to tune properly; a critical defect.
No defective bagpipes, or bagpipes mass-produced on CNC machinces, are allowed in either
practices or performances of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Pipers who wish to pipe with the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum may do so with quality instruments
made by Gibson, Dunbar, Naill, or other manufacturers of unsurpassed quality.
It is suggested that a new piper discuss his or her options in acquiring a set of Great Highland bagpipes
with other pipers in the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
How is the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum organized?
The South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum is a South Dakota Nonprofit Educational Corporation
and is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
It's Marching Membership is composed of individuals who have applied to,
and have been recommended by the Pipe Major;
and, who have been subsequently voted in as Marching Members
by the Highland Council of Piping and Drumming of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
The structure of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum Marching Membership
is based on the historical, regimental-based pipe and drum band.
Traditional management and operational leaders (other than the Pipe Major,
who is elected by the Highland Council of Piping and Drumming)
are appointed from the ranks of Marching Membership; specifically, those who are interested in,
and apply for, the positions. These appointed traditional positions include: Drum Major; Drum Sergeant;
Pipe Sergeant; two Drum Corporals and one Pipe Corporal. All positions are voluntary and initiative based.
These titles are not military ranks, but are historically-based titles denoting the organizational duties and
responsibilities necessary for the day to day operation of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum;
and, the training of new pipers and drummers.
The duties and responsibilities voluntarily accepted and undertaken by each
appointed Marching Member of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
may be viewed by clicking the link below:
Why is the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
sometimes called the "99th Scottish"; or,
"The 99th Scottish Regimental Pipes & Drums" ?
Interestingly, the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
was initially founded on September 9, 2009; customarily written: 09/09/2009.
This was abbreviated to the 99th because in the history of
Regimental Pipe & Drum Units throughout the world
there was never, up until this time, a 99th Highland Regimental Unit.
So, the distinctive title of the 99th Scottish Regimental Pipes & Drums
was taken, and is used exclusively, by the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
as a living-history, Scottish paramilitary pipe and drum band; and,
to distinguish and commemorate the date of our founding.
What are the reasons to become an expressive musical artist affiliated with the
South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum?
For the lovers of pipe and drum music,
the marches, strathspeys, jigs, reels and pibrochs,
with all their subtle variations of musical expression,
seem to, amazingly, parallel the emotions of the human heart.
Joy; sorrow; love; hate; admiration; scorn; anger; fear, courage;
these are all within the range of a daring and creative, world-class pipe and drum band;
especially and particularly within the bold and commanding artistry of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
.
Ask yourself these questions;
"Do you revel, as some creative artists do,
in bringing significant historical events to life with your own hands and breath?"
"Can you portray the clash of arms and the tumult of battle;
all while delicately balancing victory and defeat on every note or drumbeat?"
If you said, "Yes", to either of those questions,
you must immediately stop what you're doing and join the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
In taking this simple, life-changing step,
you will have a brilliant and unique opportunity
to expressively depict for many appreciative audiences
the ecstasy of triumph and the anguish of bitter loss;
for those poetic opposites have been inescapably linked
to the epic music of the Highland bagpipes and drums for centuries.
Thank you for your interest in the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum.
Should you require more information, please contact us.
Best personal regards,
Robert Sorensen
Drum Major, South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum
605-413-5964
Questions and Answers
| A NOTE TO CREATIVE DOERS AND ACHIEVERS: We've pledged to work harder than ever to meet every challenge facing those who wish to enliven their carefully planned public events. If you are interested in scheduling the South Dakota Highlanders to masterfully enhance the beneficial impact of your upcoming special event, every courtesy and priority will be extended to you. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for your interest! Drum Major Robert Sorensen South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum |
| May earned military ribbons be worn on the South Dakota Highlanders uniform? Yes. Federal law allows South Dakota Highlanders who are military veterans to wear their medals or ribbon bars during military parades. Civilian Performance and Qualification Ribbons in historic military style are also regularly awarded to South Dakota Highlanders which may be worn on the parade uniform. |
| The Scottish Lion Rampant is the Official Symbol of the South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum. The origins of this heraldic device, a stylistic lion rearing up with three paws stretched out, are traced to King William I, who was alternately known as "the Lion"; and who lived from 1143 to 1214. This became the royal coat of arms in Scotland and was also incorporated into the Great Seal of Scotland which was placed on all official documents. South Dakota Highlanders Pipe & Drum Marching Members wear two Rampant Lions on their shoulder patch. |
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| Bandsmen of The Essex Scottish Regiment's Pipe & Drum Band, Groningen, Netherlands, 17 April 1945 (L-R): Drummer Dave Reid, Piper K. Kenney Piper Tom Coulson, Drummer Bob Moorhouse Drummer Bob Turkington, Piper Archie Beaton, Drummer Hec Stroud |
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