Elliott Bay Pipe Band is celebrating 20 years of piping in drumming the Pacific Northwest (and Scotland!).
Founded in 1992 by Rod Weeks, the mission of Seattle’s Elliott Bay Pipe Band is to foster education and community
in the arts of Highland piping and drumming. Tyrone Heade became the musical director,
or Pipe-Major, in 2003.
In the context of bagpipe and drum competiton, Elliott Bay is one of two Grade III
bands outside Canada in the Pacific Northwest.
In 2001, Elliott Bay became the first
US band from the region to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in 30 years. In 2005, Elliott
Bay returned to Scotland for competition, placing 14th out of 25 bands in their
grade at the World Pipe Band Championships.
EBPB has won consistent awards at regional
games No-cost drumming instruction is offered each week. With a focus on building players, Elliott
Bay has reaped rewards with competition performances and annual concert
presentations. The band was the Washington State Champions in 2000, 2001, 2003,
and 2006, and continues to achieve recognition and respect throughout the region.
Elliott Bay’s attitude begins with fostering a community that involves players of
all levels, including the highest possible. Helping players improve through encouragement,
education, and example. Many levels of musical skill have been represented including consistently
awarded soloists and aggregate winners in all amateur classes.
A growing arts organization, Elliott Bay is appreciative of supporters whether they be volunteers,
sponsors, or dedicated musicians.