The Scottish Piping Society of the Witwatersrand exists to celebrate and grow the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe in South Africa. In particular, The Society promotes the performance, tuition and appreciation of piobaireachd.
The Scottish Piping Society of Southern Africa, a non-profit organisation founded in 1946, exists to celebrate and grow the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe in South Africa. In particular, The Society promotes the performance, tuition and appreciation of piobaireachd, the classical form of bagpipe music. The Society organises and hosts competitive solo contests, recitals and social playing events through the year. The Society is also the repository of an enviable historical collection of recordings, sheet music and literature related to the bagpipe, which are held for the benefit of its members.
The Society manages and receives subscription and donations which are used to host top-flight international pipers from abroad and are invested in the in the growth and development of promising young players. Membership of the Scottish Piping Society of Southern Africa is open to all people who share a love for the bagpipe and its music. The Society welcomes all suggestions aimed at furthering its objectives.
