Omaha Pipes and Drums

The Omaha Pipes and Drums have been thrilling audiences with their repertoire of traditional Scottish and Irish music since 1970. The Band is a registered non-profit 501.C3 teaching organization Providing free highland bagpipe and drumming lessons.

The band wears the Cameron of Erracht tartan in honor of its founder, Tony Smith, who was a Cameron Cadet. The 79th (Cameron of Erracht) Tartan was unique among Scottish Regiments owing to the fact that it was not derived from the 42nd Government (Black Watch) Tartan. It was created by taking the MacDonald sett, omitting three red lines, and imposing the gold line of clan Cameron.

The band performs for numerous service, military, civic, police, fire, and private functions. The Omaha Pipes and Drums 1 is a member of the Midwest Pipe Band Association2 and is registered to compete in Grades 4 and 5. Throughout the year, the band competes in a number of regional competitions.