About The University City Pipe Band . . .

About The University City Pipe Band . . . About The University City Pipe Band . . .

The University City Pipe Band was incorporated as a non-profit organization with the Secretary of State in March of 1996. Since its incorporation, the Band has performed throughout the Southeastern United States and won 1st place prizes at all contests it has competed in 1996.

The Band is a member of The Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and The Southern United States Pipe Band Association. The Band fields a Grade V Competition Band and Challenges to Grade IV when permitted.

Our Grade IV Selection:
Walter Douglas, MBE (2/4 March)
Captain Keel (Strathspey)
Calum Iain (Reel)
Cha Cha MacCrimmon (Air)
Minnie Hynd (6/8 Jig)
The Two Hander (6/8 Jig)

Our Grade V Selection:
Walter Douglas, MBE (2/4 March)
The Day We Went to Arran (Air)
Balmoral (3/4 Retreat March)
P/M J.K. Cairns (3/4 Retreat March)

The University City Pipe Band proudly wears the Anciant Angus tartan (the tartan backdrop of this page!) and is endorsed by The University Athletic Association (hence, we can use the Gator (r) Logo)

The Band is dedicated to professional performance and instruction of Pipe Band music. Through both community service and competition, the Band strives to maitain high musical standards.

Membership in the University City Pipe Band is open to all interested musicians showing a sincere effort to perpetuate great Scottish music. All members are volunteers, and many are college students attending The University of Florida or Santa Fe Community College.

The Band rehearses Sunday afternoons at The Presbyterian and Disciples of Christ Student Center located at 1402 West University Avenue, Gainesville: Here is a map and further details (does not appear on Netscape . . . Needs Microsoft Internet Explorer). For information regarding novice piping instruction contact P/S Julie Wong at (352) 335-5055; for drumming, Michael Paige at (352) 475-5205.

For information on hiring the Band for public or private performace or intermediate / advanced piping instruction please contact P/M Jeff Anderson at (352) 379-1791.