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The Iowa Scottish
Pipes and Drums
are based in Des Moines, IA, and were founded originally from the
membership of the Iowa Scottish Heritage Society in 1975. Over the
last thirty years the band has played for many high profile events,
including the Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Iowa, the Inaugural
Ball for the Governor of Iowa, the World Scottish Festival in Montreal
and the Victorian Society national convention.
The band has opened for The Scottish National Orchestra,
The Glengarry Bhoyz and The Elders at concerts sponsored
by the Celtic Music Association of Des Moines. In April, 2007, Iowa
Scottish opened for "Scottish Rocker" Rod Stewart
at the Wells Fargo Arena. ISP&D has performed at premier
central Iowa events including the Des Moines Arts Festival, the
Wells Fargo World Food Festival and the HyVee Triathalon. In recent
years, the band has increased competitive efforts. |