ABOUT US
The Black Hawk Pipes and Drums proudly represents the Quad City Area as we share our Celtic heritage around the midwest.
BOOK THE BAND
Request a soloist, a couple of pipers, a mini-band, or full band for your event and we will make sure it’s a fun and memorable occasion!
LEARN / JOIN THE BHPB
Whether you are new to pipe bands or a seasoned veteran, all experience levels are welcome and lessons are free. P.S. everyone looks great in a kilt.
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CALENDAR
March 2026
MEDIA
Black Hawk Pipes & Drums
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Enjoy some of our favorite moments over the past 25 years
CHANTER BANTER
Drummers are a special breed of humans — part athlete, part musician, and part caffeine-fueled metronome. They hit things with purpose and precision while making it look ridiculously cool. But if you think all drumming is the same, you’ve clearly never seen a Highland pipe band drummer and a marching band drummer standing side […]
Ah, the sweet sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe — that majestic, spine-tingling, slightly alarming instrument that can make grown men weep, dogs howl, and tourists whip out their phones. But let’s be honest: a poorly tuned set of pipes sounds less like Scotland the Brave and more like a flock of angry […]
POINT PERSONS
Peggy Lee
Pipe Major
Our fearless leader has played with several bands since the 70’s before helping form and lead the BHP&D. Most of us were her student at some point, and now it’s your turn. Reach our Pipee here...
Sarah Grabowski
Band Manager
Our Band Manager is the definition of overworked and underpaid, but she keeps doing (list way too long to put here) with dedication and a smile. Get her attention here…
BAND SWAG
Support the band with cool swag
Best Pipe Band in the QC
Apparel
$25.00
25th Anniversary Golf Towel
Towels
$20.00
25th Anniversary Coffee Mug
Drinkware