The Highlander Blogspot
- Being a Highlander!by Oz MoralesA long time ago, when I was just 17 years old, one of my dreams came true. I Became a … Read more
- It’s Hard!by Dan TeschRunning and growing a pipe band is hard work! This topic has been brewing in my mind for a few … Read more
- “Some kids play hockey.”by Anna KorubaThat’s what I said out loud to a stranger in a school parking lot as I helped my son into … Read more
- Wait, a scholarship for bagpiping? Yep!by adminThe past few years have been very good years for the Chicago Highlanders, we have bolstered our ranks with some … Read more
- So what have I learned in a year?by Louis GrahmIt feels like Spring is making its flirtatious move on Chicago. The only evidence that we were buried in snow a … Read more
- “It Takes a Village”by Dan TeschAs I was contemplating a new blog topic over the past few days, this phrase popped into my head and … Read more
- Show up with humility!by adminLearning to play the bagpipes or drums in a pipe band is a lot of work. If you’re already in … Read more
- Are top pipers like athletes?by DanMost pipers would likely nod in agreement that by the end of a long rehearsal, a 6 minute Medley or … Read more
- What do you miss?by DanI recently played a funeral with several other pipers and after we were done, we were talking about how good … Read more
- Spousal perks? pt. IIby Julie Ostrow-SchreiberBenefits of Being Married to a Bagpiper [Part 2 of 2] HI! I’m Julie Ostrow Schreiber. My husband is Joe … Read more
- Spousal perks? pt. Iby Julie Ostrow-SchreiberBenefits of Being Married to a Bagpiper [Part 1 of 2] HI! I’m Julie Ostrow Schreiber. My husband is Joe … Read more
- Once a roadie, always a roadie?by Julie Ostrow-SchreiberHI! I’m Julie Ostrow Schreiber. My husband is Joe Schreiber, who is a bagpiper and the band’s Quartermaster. What is … Read more
- Preferencesby DanMy refurbishing project is in its final stages and now after close to two years, I am back to fully … Read more
- Odditiesby DanOver the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to refurbish several sets of pipes. I’m not talking about refinishing … Read more
- Bagpipe anatomy and maintenance tips for the beginner.by DanIf you hang around bagpipers in a band long enough and pay attention, you’ll eventually learn all these things. Curious … Read more
- A bagpipe’s journey…by DanI’ve recently been making some progress on a long term project. My R.G. Hardie pipes came to me via my … Read more
Thoroughly enjoyed my years with the Highlanders. Great intro into the Chicagoland Scottish culture and community. Wonderful people, it was an honor to play for them. Paul McHugh