arts & entertainment

The Vero Beach Pipes and Drums will be holding an annual fundraiser concert at 7:00pm on Friday, November 18, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Boulevard, in Vero Beach. Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested at the door.

The Vero Beach Pipes & Drums is 501 c-3 organization that has been bringing traditional Scottish/Irish and American music to the Vero Beach Community for nearly ten years. VBPD is comprised of volunteer local musicians, retired Fire, Police and Veteran who carry the musical tradition to various events through donations only. By supporting the Vero Beach Pipes and Drums in their fundraising efforts, donors also help the band in its goal of promoting Scottish and Celtic culture and values throughout the community.

The Vero Beach Pipes and Drums is a community-based Pipe Band consisting of bagpipers and drummers from throughout the Treasure Coast. Their goal is to perform, entertain, educate, and bring Irish and Scottish culture and values to the community. Through education, practice, performance, and competition, the Vero Beach Pipes and Drums aim to enhance their community through standards of excellence at all levels. Under the direction of Pipe Major Jacob Craig, Drum Major John Thompson, and Pipe Sergeant Patrick McCormick, they are a fully accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization embracing Scottish culture as well as traditional dress and values.

To find out more about the band or receive information on how you can have them perform at your upcoming event, contact Jacob Craig, Pipe Major, at (772) 696-2546, vbpipesdrums@gmail.com, or visit http://www.verobeachpipesanddrums.org.