Capitol City Highlanders
ABOUT US
The Capitol City Highlanders Pipe Band, formed in 1980, is Austin’s oldest active Scottish bagpipe and drumming corps. Dedicated to preserving the art of bagpiping and Scottish style drumming, the band brings further diversity to the music of the Greater Austin area. The band was founded by Pipe Major Nick Classen, who led the band for almost 30 years. The band's current and past members list is as diverse as the people who enjoy listening to them and consists of men and women, boys and girls, from ages 8 to over 60.
The band has performed at hundreds of functions through the years, and has played for dignitaries such as Texas Governor Mark White, publisher Malcom Forbes, and Prince Charles on his visit to Texas in 1986.
Available for any occasion including weddings, funerals, parties, birthdays, festivals, and parades, the Capitol City Highlanders Pipe Band is also open to beginning and experienced pipers and drummers and offers Scottish piping and drumming instruction.
BAND OFFICERS
Pipe Major - Dan Devane
Pipe Sergeant - Philip Bates
Drum Sergeant - Carol Maxwell
Pipe Corporal - David Shackelford
Financial Officer - Carol Maxwell
Business Manager- David Shackelford
Booking:
info@austinbagpipes.com
Uniform and Tartan
The Capitol City Highlanders dress to impress at every event. Our uniforms are consistent and may change based on the type of event we are attending. Our kilts are the Royal Stewart tartan. In addition to our kilt and uniform shirt, we also wear ghillie brogues (Scottish shoes), glengarry (hat), hackles (feather), hose and flashes (socks), and a sporran (pouch).
The Royal Stewart Tartan
The Royal Stewart tartan is the best known tartan of the royal House of Stewart, and is also the personal tartan of Queen Elizabeth II. It is appropriate for all subjects of Elizabeth II to wear the Royal Stewart tartan, in much the same way that clansmen may wear the tartan of their clan chief.
The Capitol City Highlanders have worn the Royal Stewart Tartan colors since they were founded in 1980
Uniform Shirts
For parades, private events, military events, etc
Our band uniform is a button up collared shirt with our band patch and the American Flag patch. It's perfect for our public performances and private events.
Formal Vest
For weddings, funerals and other formal events
Especially for weddings and funerals, we also have formal wear that includes a tailored vest, tie and white shirt. Jackets can also be worn.
The Capitol City Highlanders dress to impress at every event. Our uniforms are consistent and may change based on the type of event we are attending. Our kilts are the Royal Stewart tartan. In addition to our kilt and uniform shirt, we also wear ghillie brogues (Scottish shoes), glengarry (hat), hackles (feather), hose and flashes (socks), and a sporran (pouch).