EBPB Information

Founded just over thirteen years ago, the Elliott Bay Pipe Band has established itself as one of the busiest and most successful pipe bands in the Pacific Northwest.

Under the musical leadership of Pipe Major Tyrone Heade and Drum Sergeant Chris Hutchinson, Elliott Bay's roster of active members has steadily increased, and currently includes 13 pipers and 10 drummers.

The Elliott Bay Pipe Band maintains a vigorous rehearsal and performance schedule that focuses on the musical education and achievement of its members.

The commitment of our members is quite high; although
the band is based in Seattle, many travel from as far as Bellingham, Whidbey Island, and Olympia to attend rehearsals.

HISTORY

With the goal of producing a quality musical ensemble, Rod Weeks formed the Elliott Bay Pipers in 1992 with nine of his piping students, none of whom belonged to existing pipe bands. Later that same year, drummers were added to the mix, and a pipe band was born!

The band took to the highland games circuit in 1993, and has been a consistent competitor at all Pacific Northwest contests ever since.

In August of 2001, the band traveled to Scotland to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships. This marked the first appearance by a Washington State pipe band since 1969, the year the Seattle Scottish Boys Pipe Band won the juvenile championship. While in Scotland, EBPB also competed at the Perth Highland Games and performed a free concert at Boydfield Gardens in Prestwick.

Elliott Bay returned to the "Worlds" in 2005, placing 14th out of 25 competing bands in our grade. In addition to competing at the World Championships, this trip included a competition at Bridge of Allan, near Stirling, and the performance of a free of charge good-will concert at the ultra-photogenic Culzean Castle.