Midland Highlanders

The Midland Highlanders was originally organized in June 2002, as a progressively minded bagpipe band. The first organizational meeting was held on June 10, 2002 to outline the organization and its goals. It was decided at that time to be a family oriented, fun organization, where the music is the main component, and dedication to the music will lead to a more interesting and entertaining experience both to those who listen and those who participate. Even if the family members don't play an instrument, they are important to an organization by helping with fundraising, carrying banners, handing out leaflets, and a thousand other important jobs. Not to mention all of the good ideas that they can come up with. Determined to set ourselves apart from nearly all other bagpipe bands, the Midland Highlanders decided to take the pipe band back to it's musical roots. Using traditionally styled instruments which replicate the sound of a late 18th century pipe band, we are forging new ground by integrating sounds from the past into the music of today.