The Wake & District Public Safety Pipes and Drums exists - in part, to provide service to the community of public safety officers in North Carolina’s capital region.

If you would like to incorporate the Pipes and Drums in to an official public safety agency function, please contact Band Manager Tony Crawford at info@forourfallen.org, or call at 919.796.6340.   As examples, consider the band for: 

• Academy graduation ceremonies

• Agency promotion ceremonies and awards ceremonies

• Opening ceremonies for public safety conferences

• Line of duty funerals

We will do our best to serve these functions without charge.  Donations and gratuities are always appreciated.

Want to join?

The rank and file of our organization are from numerous police, fire and rescue agencies in the Carolinas.  In addition to those public safety members we are proud to be one of a handful of public safety bands which allow family members and friends to join our ranks (those who support public safety).

Wake & District is certainly open to new membership.  Most incoming members are complete beginning students interested in learning the great Highland bagpipes, Scottish snare drum, flourishing and rhythm tenor drum, or bass drum.

The band recognizes the importance for young and old alike to be grounded properly in the basic technique and musicality seen with these unique instruments.

Wake & District Public Safety Pipes & Drums also welcomes individuals who already play pipes or drums and are interested in joining a success-driven group of like-minded musicians. While the directive staff does keep their eyes out for talented players, they cannot read minds. If you wish to become a part of our group – do not hesitate to ask.  At the earliest convenience, a meeting will be arranged to assess your needs as a player and your future with the W&D.  An instructor will then be assigned to help you to develop your musical talent and encourage you to achieve your full potential as a contributing member of the band.