Formed in 1916, the Kiltie Band is one of the oldest continually functioning pipe bands in the United States.The competitive heights reached by the band have yet to be equaled by any United States pipe band. Winners of the grade I North American Championships 5 times,with 3 consecutive victories, Worcester was also the first American band to win a grade I contest on Scottish soil.

The late 90's saw the band led by Pipe Major Iain Massie and Drum Sergeant Scott Armit. Under their leadership the band quickly rebounded to the top of the Eastern US circuit. In 2000, Worcester won first place in every "EUSPBA" (Eastern US Pipe Band Association) event that it entered. After an exodus of most of those talented Grade II players in 2002 the band was left with quite a void to fill.

Pipe Major Neil Gow (of the Grade I days ) sought to fill that void by cultivating talent within the Worcester County area. As part of this process we are emphasizing participation by area pipers and a commitment to the education of the youth of the area.

After an enjoyable season of parades we now are preparing for the upcoming season as new entrants at the Grade V level of competition.

***Currently, we are seeking to add to our drum corps, any snare or tenor drummers interested please stop by the rehearsal hall or call or e-mail Band President Dennis Ducsik (508) 798-0879 for information on joining***

For anyone that is interested in joining the band our rehearsals are held at the Air National Guard base on Skyline drive off of Route 9 in Worcester, Massachusetts every Wednesday from 7-9 P.M. To book the Worcester Kiltie Pipe Band, please contact Band Manager Jim Flanagan (978) 534-3102. Solo pipers, drummers and "cocktail" corps are also available.