Welcome

The Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band was formed in 1949 and it met on Harvey Street in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. In its first incarnation the band was known as the Germantown Pipe Band. The first pipe major was Bart Hamilton and the first drum sergeant was Joe Nichols. Over time the band grew in stature and size. Many of the band's members were coming from Philadelphia's suburbs, forcing the band to move its practice site to St. Paul's Church, located in Chestnut Hill. During this move the band changed its name to its present name—the Cameron Highlanders. Over the years the band explored other practice locations like the Church of Our Saviour in Jenkintown. Finally, in 1979 the band moved to its present practice location—St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Lafayette Hill.

 

 

The band has been an active competitor in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. The Cameron Highlanders for the past few years have experienced success in the highly competitive Grade 3 arena. In 2004, with an influx of new players, the band launched its Grade 5 band to assist in the development of its players and provide a continuous resource to aid in the band's growth. The Grade 5 band placed 2nd in the EUSPBA in that season and was upgraded to Grade 4 for 2005. However, 2005 unexpectedly turned into a rebuilding year, and the band decided to compete on only a limited basis. Cameron fielded only a Grade 3 band in two competitions–Rockland and Anne Arundel–with many grade 4 band members participating at the Grade 3 level. In addition, the band focused on improving individual and overall band musicianship and upgrading its repertoire.