City of Alexandria
Pipes & Drums
Representing the City of Alexandria
for over 50 years
Combining precision marching with innovative musical arrangements, “Alexandria’s Own” plays a prominent role in parades, festivals and special events throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
Patterned after a traditional British military pipe band with approximately 20 active pipers and 10 drummers, the band is under the musical direction and leadership of Pipe Major John G. Sprague, Drum Major Joshua M. Cease, and Drum Sergeant Mike Bryan.
City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums maintain a year-long schedule of parades, local concerts, and appearances supporting the Mayor and City Council, Office of Historic Alexandria, and the city’s first responders.
The band has performed at the White House, foreign embassies, a gubernatorial inauguration, the President's Cup golf tournament, a Rod Stewart rock concert, university commencement exercises, military ceremonial balls, and many other prestigious events.
“We think of ourselves as ambassadors for this historic town, who are committed to the highest possible musical standards.”
— Charles King, Piper
We welcome recruits
at all levels of experience
Admission as a playing member depends on practice attendance and skills evaluation by the band's instructors. Rehearsal is held each Thursday from 7:45 till 9:30PM at the Durant Center, located at 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Observers and prospective recruits are invited to attend with the permission of the pipe major.
For more information, contact the band secretary
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