{"id":2,"date":"2022-08-02T16:49:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T16:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/band\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-10-17T09:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:47:53","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/band\/","title":{"rendered":"The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-citadel-navy-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"nomarg\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-heartbeat-of-the-citadel\">The Heartbeat of The Citadel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For over a century, The Citadel has upheld a tradition of duty, pride and excellence as part of the cadet experience. Since 1909, the <strong>Regimental Band and Pipes<\/strong> has been at the core of that tradition, leading the South Carolina Corps of Cadets as the heartbeat that sets the tempo for all others to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-join-the-regimental-band-and-pipes\"><strong>Why Join the Regimental Band and Pipes?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scholarship Opportunities<\/strong>: Band members are automatically considered for over 20 named scholarships, including both band-specific and merit-based scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership Development<\/strong>: Band members gain valuable leadership experience as many rise through the ranks, ultimately holding senior<strong> <\/strong>leadership positions within the Corps of Cadets, preparing them for success in both military and civilian careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Travel<\/strong>: The Citadel is the only U.S. military college ever invited to participate in the prestigious Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an event broadcast to over 100 million viewers across 30 countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Join the Regimental Band and Pipes at The Citadel!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bM9s4QZA2S4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/foundation.citadel.edu\/s\/1674\/c21\/interior.aspx?sid=1674&amp;gid=1004&amp;pgid=1722&amp;sparam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support the Band<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-regimental-band-and-pipes\"><strong>The Regimental Band and Pipes <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>As one of the 21 companies comprising the Corps, the Regimental Band and Pipes functions as a single cadet company but is split into two distinct units: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/band\/about-the-regimental-band\/\">The Regimental Band<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/band\/about-the-regimental-pipe-band\/\">The Regimental Pipe Band<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each unit consists of a Drum Major and a talented group of musicians. While each unit can perform independently, they most often come together to support the Corps of Cadets, the community and even the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether at home on the parade field, in a concert hall or on an international stage, The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes has earned a global reputation as one of the world\u2019s premiere military college bands, offering music with great variety, originality and appeal. The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes premiered original music written for the combination of both units in the fall of 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What echoes will you leave?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UQmM4_AgNWU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/band\/history\/\">History<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-citadel-navy-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"nomarg3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-proudly-representing-the-united-states\">Proudly Representing the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes opens the door to a world of exceptional opportunities and adventures. With a proud history of representing the United States and South Carolina on the global stage, our band has performed at prestigious international events, including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Since 1991, The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes has been the first military college band invited to this globally renowned festival, broadcast to millions across more than 30 countries. From the grandeur of Edinburgh Castle to the excitement of Halifax, Nova Scotia, our band brings unparalleled tradition, precision and spirit to audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a musician eager to be part of something truly remarkable, The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes is your gateway to a thrilling musical journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/test-citadel-network.pantheonsite.io\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/20240802_Band_Edinburgh0526-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/20240802_Band_Edinburgh0526-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/20240802_Band_Edinburgh0526-300x200.jpg 300w, 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