History of The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes
While the Regimental Band and Pipes functions as a single cadet company at The Citadel, it actually has two parts – the Regimental Band and The Citadel Pipe Band. The Regimental Band was formed in 1909. The Regimental Band is made up of about 70 cadet musicians recruited from around the nation and the world
The Regimental Pipes was formed and joined the college’s band in 1955. The Pipes Band is composed of a drum major and 30 to 40 pipers and drummers and is highly competitive at Grades IV and V at Highland Games all over the United States. Approximately 100 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets comprise the combined band.
