The St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois, Pipes and Drums, as part of the St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois, have been a part of the Springfield community since 1989.   The original band was comprised of 5 bagpipers, 1 side drummer (also referred to a snare drummer) and 1 bass drummer.   The band has grown to over 50 active members with one of the original members still participating. 

The mission of St. Andrew's Pipes and Drums is to promote Celtic culture by performing music on the bagpipes and drums.  The Pipe and Drum Band travels throughout the United States and Canada representing Springfield, IL., in pipe band competitions.   As well as competing, St. Andrew's Pipes and Drums participates in many parades and festivals throughout the Midwest.   In 2003, St. Andrew's Pipes and Drums won the United States Open Championship, and in 2004, the band was awarded the top honor of Championship Supreme from the Midwest Pipe Band Association.

The tartan worn by the band is "The Pride of Scotland" tartan.  This tartan was introduced in 1997 as a new tartan.   In 1998, the band was granted permission to wear the tartan as their official tartan.

The band is under the direction of Pipe Major Tom Ogilvy.