• We are proud to announce that Northwest Indiana Pipes and Drums has recently been promoted to Grade 3, and we are looking to recruit additional pipers and drummers. As a Grade 3 band in the Chicago area, we would love to hear from players who want to push their limits while playing some great music. The band benefits from our fantastic coaching staff; which includes professional training from Adrian Melvin, Chris Barr, and Sharon Burden along with expert tuition from Bill Smillie and Pipe Major Rob Brockie (Grade 2 Champion Supreme winner 2009). If you like a challenge (while still having fun), we would like to hear from you....call our Pipe Major, Rob Brockie at (574) 514-6188

 

 

 

 

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• For Sale: Engraved sterling silver and ivory Henderson pipes; completely set up with bag and reeds.  Comes with sterling silver soled chanter.  Purchased in 1975 new from PM Weatherston of the Red Hackle PB.  Played in a Chicago Gr 2 PB.$4400.  Call 847-842-4549 or 847-602-5516. Paul McHugh - Chicago Celtic PB.

 

• Hamish Moore Scottish Smallpipes, Key of A, excellent condition.

  Ebony drones/chanter, cocobolo mounts, silver ferrules with high B key added.

  There is a fourth hole cut (with plug that matches drones) to (easily) add a D drone.  Hard case included. Made in 2001.  $2400  Contact:  wilsondm@purdue.edu or call Denise at (765) 746-5204.

  (presently there is a one-year wait for Moore's pipes)

 

• For Sale:  R.G. Hardies (hardly used) and a nice case  plus a Practice Chanter.  Seller played with the St. Stephens band in Rockford MI. and has decided to sell them for a very fair price if a student or a dedicated person you might know of would like to buy them, please contact Jonathan Lorenz @ jrlorenz@gmail.com  or  616-334-0451

  

   

• Older, used Henderson pipes with a Hardy chanter for sale.  Also beginner's practice chanter available.  Please call Doreen at 616-443-6044 (my email receiving is currently having a problem.  I can also be reached at FAX 616-863-0903 or office ph:  616-863-9390.

   

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• The City of Chicago Pipe Band, in the spirit of improving piping in the area, is offering to consult and assist in the piping aspect of pipe band competition to Chicago area bands at no charge at your respective practice facility.  Call Pat Lynch @ 773-875-6812 to discuss your band's needs and how the City of Chicago Pipe Band can help develop as bagpipers and musicians.

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