Bagpipe Bandmaster

Job Summary:

The Bagpipe Band Master leads and manages a bagpipe band, ensuring high musical standards, discipline, and performance readiness. They are responsible for teaching and rehearsing music, arranging performances, maintaining traditions, and overseeing the bands administration and logistics.

Role & responsibilities

• Select, arrange, and teach pipe and drum music.
• Lead rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain and develop the musical repertoire of the band.
• Train and mentor band members in piping or drumming techniques.
• Organize regular practices and ensure attendance.
• Schedule and coordinate performances, parades, competitions, and other events.
• Collaborate with drum sergeants and other section leaders to ensure cohesive performance.
• Oversee the development and integration of new members.
• Promote high standards of musicality, discipline, and teamwork.
• Manage band roster and communications.
• Liaise with event organizers, competition bodies, and sponsors.
• Oversee care and maintenance of bagpipes, drums, and uniforms.
• Ensure all equipment is performance-ready.

Preferred candidate profile

• Proven expertise in playing the Great Highland Bagpipe.
• Experience in teaching and conducting music for pipe bands.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pipe band competition standards.
• Ability to read and write music (preferred).
• Organizational and time management skills.