PM Jimmy Bell

Director of the Scottish Heritage Program at Lyon College and Pipe Major of the Lyon College Pipe Band, Jimmy also served as Pipe Major of the award winning Grade I - Parlin & District Pipe Band, and has also won countless individual awards and titles as one of North America's top solo pipers. Starting out first as a Highland Dancer at an early age, Jim was given his first piping instruction by his mother, and then by his father, George Bell. Jim played in the legendary Kenmuir Pipe Band, and has experienced almost everything piping has to offer. He is a judge in the EUSPBA and has served on the Music Board as well. He is also a highly skilled composer of pipe music. Jimmy now resides in Batesville with his family.