Before bagpipe rehearsal came the earplugs. Mike Breidenbach, director of piping at Macalester College, proffered a pair with a grin before pipe band practice Wednesday night. Gather enough bagpipes ...

You've probably seen Knoxville Pipes and Drums perform around town. But did you know the nonprofit offers free music lessons?

Every Tuesday afternoon, an unusual sounds emanates from room 141 of The Woodlands High School. Judging by the school's mascot, however, the sound should be a familiar one, and if Craig Livingston has ...

Learning to play a musical instrument takes dedication and practice. Learning to play the bagpipes takes a whole lot of patience. “The Old Scots used to say that it takes seven years to make a piper,” ...

After finding out their ancestry includes a wee bit of Scottish, Topekan Jim Williamson and his 10-year-old son, Jack Williamson, began taking lessons together in 2007 to learn how to play the ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Dan Wilson wants to start a band - but not a typical one found in the Classic City.