The Conservatory of Performing Arts Pipe Band will perform and compete at various Highland Games in order to expose the participants to Scottish culture and arts through competitions, performances and special events. The Pipe Band Program is for young pipers and drummers who have demonstrated that they are able to maintain the standard for competition and performances.

The Conservatory of Performing Arts Pipe Band is a performing and competing pipe band. Members of the band perform and compete around the prairies, and members of the band do well in both solo and band competitions. In 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 the CPA Pipe Band was the SASKATCHEWAN PIPE BAND CHAMPION for Grade 4 level bands. Many members of the Grade 4 program have progressed to the award-winning City of Regina Pipe Band.

If you would like to see what a competition day looks like, here is a brief slide show of the CPA Pipe Band at the Ellerslie Highland Games [near Edmonton, AB] in June 2004. There are more photos here.



Conservatory Scottish Pipe and Drum Program

The Conservatory is pleased to announce that we now offer a complete youth Pipe and Drum program. In association with City of Regina Pipe Band this new program will teach students how to play the pipes or drums, while at the same time the students will learn about Scottish Culture.

First year pipers are required to purchase a practice chanter ($75) and the National Piping Centre Tutor book with CD-ROM ($70)

First year drummers are required to purchase appropriate drumsticks and snare drummers should purchase a drum pad.

Click here for more information about our instructional program.

Want to register for lessons, or simply get more information? Click here.

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NEW BEGINNERS WELCOME!!!

The Conservatory Pipe Band will be starting new piping and drumming lessons in September. Be sure to get your place by registering now! Call the Conservatory office at 585-5830 to register, or to ask about the program. You can also contact the BAND DIRECTOR for more information!

The Conservatory Pipe Band has Saskatchewan's most experienced instructor team in bagpipes, snare drum and tenor/bass drums.

2010 Competitions

The Conservatory Pipe Band recently completed a successful season, which including prize-winning performances at the Winnipeg Scottish Festival, The Brandon Highland Festival, The Moose Jaw Highland Games, and The Regina Highland Games. As well as winning prizes at each of these games, the CPA PIpe Band was awarded the Saskatchewan Championship [tied]. As well, the band was also the most successful Grade 4 band in Saskatchewan, taking into account contests in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Many of the students did very well in solo events, with a number of prizes in various categories.

As well, the band performed at a number of community events, such as the RCL Remembrance Day Ceremony, The University of Regina's Fall and Spring Convocations, Decoration Day, the Scottish Pavilion at MOSAIC and many more.