Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band

NRPS Pipe Band Marching

About the Band

The Niagara Regional Police Pipe and Drum Band is located in Niagara Falls, Canada, and performs locally and internationally at Scottish Highland Games and other Celtic events both as a concert and competition bagpipe band.   

The band currently competes at the Grade 5 level in the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO) Circuit, however the band is comprised of players of all levels. Throughout it's history, the band has been crowned as North American Champions, North Atlantic Champions, and previously placed 2nd at the World Pipe Band Championships in Grade 2. Throughout the years, many of our players have achieved high levels of success in Solo Contests through Canada and the USA, including several Solo Champion Supreme Awards. Many of our players have gone on to play in Grade 1 and 2 Bands, with many of these players remaining on as instructors in order to continue the band's success and growth with the next generation of players.

We are always looking for new members. Experienced or new and wishing to learn, all are welcome. Regardless of whether you wish to compete or simply wish to play as a member of our duty parade band, feel free to contact the band at the following email address: nrppipeband@gmail.com.

 

Big Noise Teaching Program

Interested in learning piping or drumming? The Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band is proud to present the Big Noise Teaching Program, for ages 8 and up.

We offer:

  • Free lessons on bagpipes, snare drum, tenor drum, or bass drum
  • Free access to instruments
  • Free uniforms

Want to learn more? Come join us at our Open House on November 22, 2025 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm to see what it's all about! 

Location: Niagara Falls Military Museum, 5049 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls

 

 Bagpipe Amnesty - We don't have enough bagpipes to play!

If you or your family member have an old set of bagpipes lying under a bed or tucked away in the attic, let us rescue them and get them back into action. This 'Amnesty' will give new life to old pipes;  a classic recycling program. 

With our ongoing youth teaching program aptly called "The Big Noise" we have a roster of young pipers that need your assistance.  You can enable them to fill the ranks and participate in the music program of the NRPS Pipes & Drums.

Contact nrppipeband@gmail.com to learn about the good things that can be done with your unused bagpipes.