The Pipe Major is the “boss” of the pipe band.  The Pipe Major stands in the ranks with the other pipers, occupying the position on the right hand side of the front rank.

In full dress uniform, the Pipe Major wears a distinctive embroider badge of pipes surrounded by a wreath on the right sleeve and may have other special uniform items as well.

The Pipe Major is always a first class player and his authority in the band is absolute.  The Pipe Major will select repertoire, supervise rehearsals and set the tempo for parades and competitions.  The personality and abilities of the Pipe Major are the biggest factors influencing the success or otherwise in both the musical and social sense of a band.

1982 – 1983 – Pipe Major Griff Finch

1983 – 1986 – Pipe Major David Solheim

1986 – 1992 – Pipe Major Edward McCarthy

1992 – 1993 – Pipe Major Donald McGrath

1993 – 1998 – Pipe Major Edward Kane

1998 – 2017 – Pipe Major Brice Quintos

2017 – 2026 – Pipe Major Jonathon Harmening

2026 – Present – Pipe Major Thomas Gallas