Combining a unique blend of rock and classical instruments including vocals with bagpipes and drums our arrangements are inspiring a new generation to the sounds and sights of the modern pipe band. Stage presentation is an area we have excelled in, with the shows combining the latest in high tech lighting and special effects. Our band not only offers players an opportunity to perform in a top competing band, but also an associated social pipe band, Clann nan Gael, should that more suit your needs. We also have an excellent relationship with Invercargill's Southern City Highland Pipe Band, a fully competing grade four band. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm at our Elles Road band hall.
Visitors are most welcome.
The Band was originally formed as the South Auckland Caledonian Society in 1925, from an earlier organisation established in 1917. The Band currently comprises of the Number One Band, which competes in Grade 2, and the Number Two Band, which competes in Grade 3. For the last three years, the drum corps have been the Grade 2 Drumming Champions. The Number Two Band was formed in 1999. They achieved 2nd placings in 2000 and 2001 and have recently been promoted from Grade 4 to Grade 3.