About the Band

The RCMP Pipes & Drums of the National Capital Region (NCR) is based in Ottawa and serves communities policed by the Force in Ontario, Quebec and the NCR itself.

The Pipe band is comprised of police and citizen volunteers who come together to share and showcase their musical talent for the benefit of the communities they serve.   Music has a powerful appeal to young and old alike and this initiative provides a  unique opportunity to bring the community closer to its national police. The mandate of the Band is to benefit the community through music.

The Band performs for the public and in support of regional and local community endeavours including charity fund raisers,   special interest group concerts (hospitals, schools, retirement homes); sport and cultural awards ceremonies; fairs, festivals and parades, memorial services; state and official occasions, and RCMP ceremonial functions.

The Band is currently under the direction of Pipe Major Graeme Ogilvie, Drum Major Graham Muir, Pipe Sergeant Donald Corbett, Pipe Sergeant Gilbert Young.

The Band practices on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Headquarters Mess on Vanier Street.

Our performance repertoire includes: