PP&D History

Formerly known as the Port Orchard Police Pipe Band, Peninsula Pipes and Drums was formed in 2002 as part of the Port Orchard Police Department's Honor Guard.

In 2005, the band branched out on their own to provide Scottish music and culture to a wider geographic audience.

The band is a non-profit volunteer organization comprised of members of all levels of talent in a variety of professions.

Membership is open to all people regardless of their musical experience. Instruction in both bagpipes and drums is available to all members.

The band can be seen in area parades throughout the year, St. Patrick's Day events, concerts, funerals, and highland games & competitions throughout Kitsap, Key, and Olympic Peninsulas

About the Instruments

In ancient times, the great highland bagpipes and drums were used to call and incite Celtic men to battle. The sound of the pipes both united them and fueled their fervor. Bagpipes were deemed and instrument of war during the Scottish battle for independence from the British hundreds of years ago. Since that time, the instrument has been part of ceremonies honoring those in uniform. Public familiarity with piping has increased over the years due to these events and the pipes and drums are now a frequent, popular part of military, uniformed and civilian occasions.

About the Uniform

The PP&D honors and pays tribute to the men and women who serve in the US Military and Armed Forces located in the Puget Sound region by wearing the U.S. Navy Edzell Tartan.

The 100% wool cloth is made up of squares (called sets), 5 1/2" x 5 1/4" with each set repeating the pattern of the plaid tartan. The dark blue color represents the Navy, the light blue, the Air Force, the red the Marine Corps, and the white waves of the ocean.