The Garrett Highlands Pipes and Drums, originally formed in 1979, plays regularly at local and regional events and also is the host band for the McHenry Highland Festival in McHenry, Maryland.  The band practices weekly on Wednesdays and visitors are welcome.  The band also welcomes new members and provides instruction in both pipes and drums. The band recruits from and serves the region tri-state areas and consists of members from Oakland, Deep Creek Lake, Frostburg, and Cumberland, Maryland as well as from West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

ANNOUNCING:  GHPD YOUTH BAND!!!!

Free lessons this summer. Read on. . . 

WHEN WE TEACH AND PRACTICE:   Every Wednesday night at the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department (31 3rd Street). Lessons are offered at 6:00 before our regular band practice at 7:00.  Students take 15 lessons, learn about marching routines, and are assimilated by the band when ready.  Students and parents can also be involved in the band in other ways. We are hoping to have enough students for a youth band!

WHEN LESSONS START: Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 at the Oakland Fire Hall.

COST FOR LESSONS: Lessons are free and we have affordable rental or payment plans for the practice instruments.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email needapiper@gmail.com or call 301.501.0304.