PipeBand Profile

Glen Allen Pipes and drums was formed in 1968. The band’s original names were Invereef Pipes and Drums and until recently Krugersdorp Pipes and Drums. The band members slowly moving out towards Johannesburg and in 2005 the band was renamed to Glen Allen pipes and Drums.

Glen Allen practices at De La Salle School in Victory Park Johannesburg. With many of the pipers being ex La Salle and De La Salle pupils this makes De La Salle the perfect home for the band. Glen Allen is very involved in the De La Salle Pipe band and tutors the members of the school pipe band. The close allegiance between the band and school ensure that we are constantly bringing new blood into the pipe band fraternity with musicians and supporters. Once these learners leave school they are able to play in adult bands anywhere in the country.