page_title: Pipe major
hierarchical_section_title: Pipe major
caption_attribution_description: English: ARGYLL and SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS Pipe Major
context_page_description: The pipe major is the leading musician of a pipe band, whether military or civilian. Like the appointment of drum major, the position is derived from British Army traditions. During the early twentieth century, the term sergeant piper was used instead. The pipe major is often assisted by a pipe sergeant, who has similar duties in the band and leads the band in the absence of the pipe major.
context_section_description: The pipe major is the leading musician of a pipe band, whether military or civilian. Like the appointment of drum major, the position is derived from British Army traditions. During the early twentieth century, the term sergeant piper was used instead. The pipe major is often assisted by a pipe sergeant, who has similar duties in the band and leads the band in the absence of the pipe major.
caption: An early photograph of a Pipe Major of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
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