Job Description

Lucknow Posted on July 12, 2025

Job description

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Job Summary

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The Bagpipe Band Master leads and manages a bagpipe band, ensuring high musical standards, discipline, and performance readiness. They are responsible for teaching and rehearsing music, arranging performances, maintaining traditions, and overseeing the bands administration and logistics.

Role & responsibilities

Select, arrange, and teach pipe and drum music. Lead rehearsals and performances. Maintain and develop the musical repertoire of the band. Train and mentor band members in piping or drumming techniques. Organize regular practices and ensure attendance. Schedule and coordinate performances, parades, competitions, and other events. Collaborate with drum sergeants and other section leaders to ensure cohesive performance. Oversee the development and integration of new members. Promote high standards of musicality, discipline, and teamwork. Manage band roster and communications. Liaise with event organizers, competition bodies, and sponsors. Oversee care and maintenance of bagpipes, drums, and uniforms. Ensure all equipment is performance-ready.

Preferred candidate profile

Proven expertise in playing the Great Highland Bagpipe. Experience in teaching and conducting music for pipe bands. Strong leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of pipe band competition standards. Ability to read and write music (preferred). * Organizational and time management skills.