Competition
Recognized by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA), the group typically fields both a grade 4 and grade 5 band. The band usually competes at regional highland games, including the Kentucky Scottish Weekend, Glasgow Highland Games, and Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games.
Specific competition accomplishments include:
- In 2000, the grade 4 band tied for 9th place in the EUSPBA final season championship standings.
- In 2000, the band competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
- In 2000, the band was named the official pipe band of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- In 2007, three members of the drum section earned high EUSPBA final season championship standings, including: 2nd place grade 4 snare; 1st place professional tenor; and 3rd place amateur bass.
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