St. Andrews Pipe Band

The St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois (SASCI) Pipes and Drums have been a part of the Springfield community since 1989.   The original band was comprised of 5 bagpipers, 1 highland snare drummer, and 1 bass drummer.   The band has grown to over forty active members and is currently under the direction of Pipe Major Tom Ogilvy.

Saint Andrews Society of Central Illinois Pipes and Drums was created with the primary mission to promote, educate, and spread the traditional Celtic culture through performances, parades, and competition.  SASCI Pipes and Drums travel throughout the United States representing Springfield Illinois at various Highland Game Pipe Band competitions.  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 Champion Supreme from the Midwest Pipe Band Association. We have traveled as far as Orlando, Florida; Stone Mountain, Georgia; and Ontario, Canada to compete.  SASCI Pipes and Drums has also participated in over 100 parades and festivals throughout the Midwest.   Currently we are a competitive Grade 4 band and usually have around twenty five competitive players; the rest of our group joins us in our stand up performances.

Upcoming Performances

v     May 21^st~Springfield Area Highland Games~Chatham. Registration forms available on the website. www.central-illinois-celts.org

v     May 27, 28 & 29^th-Alma Highland Festival-Alma, MI. 

v     June 4^th-Milwaukee Games-Wauwatosa, WI

v     June 5^th~Little Flower Festiva~Little Flower Catholic Church 800 Stevenson Drive Springfield  11:30 A.M. to @12:30 P.M.

v     June 5^th~Black Diamond Days~ Gillespie, IL  Parade steps off at 3:00 P.M.

v     June 12^th-Annual St. Andrew’s Society Concert-State Fairgrounds.  Details to be announced.

v     June 17^th-18^th~The Saint Andrew’s Society Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games (aka Chicago Games) Itasca, IL

v     July 2^nd-Saturday-White Hall Parade. Line-up at high school @ 6:00 P.M. Parade steps off at 7:00 P.M.

v     July 23^rd-Macoupin County Fair-Carlinville, IL – State Fairgrounds.  Performance with dancers at 6:30 P.M. at the entertainment stage.

v     July 24^th-Spring Valley Parade--  Spring Valley, IL.  Parade steps off from Hall High School at 1:00 P.M.  Must be in place by 12:15 P.M.

v     October 15^th~MacMurray College Homecoming Parade~Jacksonville, IL Parade begins at 10:00 A.M. Band must be in place by 9:15 A.M.