The Delta Police Pipe Band was formed in 1971 by members of the now 135-person police department. Since the Band's inception it has grown to its present strength of 24 pipers and 15 drummers under the direction of Pipe Major Bruce Topp and Drum Major Bob Burns.

The Pipe Band uniform consists of full Highland dress with feather bonnets. This is complemented by the predominantly green and blue coloured Ancient Smith tartan, worn in honour of the Band's co-founder, the late Chief Constable M. W. Smith.

The Municipal Police Pipe Band has been recognized both nationally and internationally for its smart appearance, military bearing and crowd-pleasing musical presentations. In addition to police and local community involvement, the award-winning band participates in various functions and parades throughout the year.

Some of the more memorable events the Band has been associated with were the 1983 performance for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, at Vancouver, British Columbia, and the 1986 opening of the Vancouver World Exposition by Prince Charles and Princess Diana. It was the Premier Band in the 1987 Niagara Falls Police Military Tattoo; in 1987 it participated in a "Tourism Canada" television presentation and in 1989 and 1991 competed in the Hawaiian Highland Games. The Delta Police Pipe Band has performed at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Show, the Salem, Oregon Tattoo, and Scotland's world-renowned "Edinburgh Military Tattoo" in August 1994. In 1995, the Pipe Band performed and competed as the Guest Band at the Monterey, Calfornia Highland Games and has been invited to attend Halifax's famous "Nova Scotia International Tattoo" in 1997.

For further information on performances please write to: John Morrow (Band Manager) c/o DELTA POLICE PIPE BAND; 2102 Elspeth Place; Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 1G3; Canada. Phone: (604)942-5835.

links:

• Delta Police Pipe Band homepage