| "ALABAMAPIPES & DRUMS." |
Founded in 1994, the Birmingham Society of Piping has retained as its primary focus the development of artisticexcellence. The leadership since that time has been Pipe Major Jamie Brooks-Hamilton, originally from the San Diagoarea, and Drum Sgt. Allen Vaughn (passed away in January 2002) who at one time played withthe Atlanta Pipe Band.
Our band is proud to be a part of the resurgence of interest in Celtic culture. We place a high priority oneducating the public about the deep roots of this culture and its vitality and relevance here at the dawn of the 21stcentury. This is of special importance given the influence of Scottish and Irish settlers in this area's history. Currently under the leadership of Pipe Major Jim MacRae who recently moved to Birmingham from Chicago and LeadDrummer Kevin Barrett, the band is in a growth mode. Plans are underway to make a trip to Scotland in the nearfuture.
We wear the tartan of Ancient MacDougal. |
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1951 - 2002