The Houston Highlanders were formed roughly forty years ago and continues today as a band of musicians that all share a love of piping and drumming.We entertain the Houston area with a Scottish and Celtic culture that few areas of the country have.The band and some of its members have played for Royalty and prominent entertainers such as Rod Stewart and for Shuttle astronauts. We are a part of annual festivities such as the Robert Burns Supper for the Heather and Thistle Society, St. Patrick's Day Parade, Daughters of the British Empire Bazaar, and for the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society as well as the Marine Corps Ball. We are available for various fuctions and events.
Dawning of the Day
PIPERS & DRUMMERS WANTED
If you play the bagpipes or drums, or are interested in learning, we are looking for you! We offer free bagpipe and drum lessons to those who will commit to play with the band.Prior musical training is helpful but not necessary. Initial expenses are minimal.
Starter Kits available thru Aberdeen Bagpipe Supply
http://www.aberdeenbagpipe.com
Jim or Terri Hudgins
Piping teachers are Collen Steblin and Sandy MacPhee
Drumming instructors Tim Gore and Andy Young & Gordon Young
The Highlanders practice each Monday at 7:00pm
at St. Phillip Presbyterian Church (4807 San Felipe).If you are interested, please contact:
Kelley Fair
(713) 869-0721
jandk@hal-pc.orgPrivate Lessons are available from
Sandy MacPhee
Phone number 832 293 9641
And south of Houston (Clear Lake, Galveston Area)
Colleen Steblin
Phone number 409 354 6086
The band and/or individual members are available for weddings, parties, funerals, or whatever your function might be. Contact Ian Martin at 281-346-1449.
To the make of a piper
To the
make of a piper go seven years of his own learning,
and seven generations before.
At the end of his seven years
one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge,
and leaning a fond ear to the drone
he may have parley with old folks of old affairs.
Playing
the tune of the Fairy Harp,
he can hear his fore folk, plaided in skins,
towsy-headed and terrible,
grunting at the oars and snoring in the caves,
he has his own whittle and club in The Desperate
Battle
(my own tune, my darling),
where the white-haired sea-rovers are on the shore,
and a stain's on the edge of the tide;
or, trying his art on Laments,
he can stand by the cairn of kings,
ken the colour of Fingal's hair,
and see the moon-glint on the hook of the Druids.
- Neil Munro
Sláinte
Mhath!
Rehearsal Details
The Highlanders meet at 7:00 PM every Monday at St. Phillip Presbyterian Church located at 4807 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056 (MAP)
For Information on Events & Functions
Please contact;
Kelley Fair
(713) 869-0721
jandk
(at) hal-PC.org
or
Ian Martin, Pipe Major
(281) 346 1449
South of Houston and would like to be part of a Pipe Band?
Check out:
Clear Lake Pipes and Drums
P/M Brian Berlin