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Practices

 

Live Practices

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

"Gym"

Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church

47-321 Highway 74

Palm Desert, CA 92260

 

Every Sunday

Timings

Beginner Call Time: 1:00-1:30 PM, Intermediate Call Time: 1:30-2:00PM,

Bagpipe Practice Time:  02:00 - 3:00 PM. 

***Pacific Standard Time (US)***

 

Note

​Formation & Drill Practice TBC on a weekly basis.

There are no formal drum practice or instructional period scheduled for most Sunday’s.

These are going to be on an

“As Instructors are Available Basis".

Coordination with the DM required for these.

Virtual Practices

Virtual Chanter Practices through Zoom

Location

Your Home

Every Wednesday

Timings

Call Time: 5:50 - 5:59 PM - Practice Time:  06:00 - 7:30 

***Pacific Time (US)***

Just for a change we're having "Guess Hosts" run us through our paces each week.

Come Join Us

Our practice music that can be found on the

PSAMPB 2025 - 2026 Tunes List

whose music is available here

 PSAMPB PDFs // PSAMPBs BWWs.

The Weekly Practice List can be found

Here.

Ensure the DM has your email address on file to be included in practice and event distribution lists, by contacting him at

info@palmspringsairmuseumpipesdrum.com .

Verify with DM before traveling to an event. 

Upcoming Events

  • Palm Desert Annual Golf Cart Parade
    Palm Desert Annual Golf Cart Parade
    Oct 26, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM PDT
    Pacific Premier Bank, 74010 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
    Staging: 10:00AM, CALL TIME: 10:30 or 11:15AM, PERFORMANCE: 12:00 PM. Dress #2 White. We lead Parade again - El Paseo & Portola start. Marine Corps Golf Carts directly behind us. Move off NOON sharp. Meet behind BOA or behind Dailey Grill at 9:30-11:00 PM. Detailed "Event Schedule" in RSVP page.
  • Scott Keeran’s 2 Year Retirement Anniversary
    Scott Keeran’s 2 Year Retirement Anniversary
    Scott Keeran’s 2 Year Retirement Anniversary
    Nov 06, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    No event really. Just wanted to remind Scott of all the "Good Things" he gave up on and yank his chain.
  • Veterans Day Palm Springs
    Veterans Day Palm Springs
    Nov 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Downtown Palm Springs, S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
    Staging: 2:00-3:00 PM, Call Time: 3:00 PM, PERFORMANCE: 3:30 PM. Dress: #2 Black. Move off 3:30 PM sharp. Meet Palm Canyon Drive at Ramon Road or at "Hair of the Dog Pub" at 2:30-3:15 PM. We march with the PSAM. Detailed "Event Schedule" in RSVP page.
  • Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
    Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
    Dec 06, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:40 PM PST
    Downtown Palm Springs, S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
    Staging: 3:30-4:30 PM, Call Time: 4:00-5:40 PM, PERFORMANCE: 5:45 PM. Dress #1B, White Shirt, Black Tie and Vest, Black Hose-Layer Appropriately. Meet Palm Canyon Drive at Ramon Road or at "Hair of the Dog Pub". We march with the PSAM. Detailed "Event Schedule" in RSVP page.
  • Tour de Palm Springs.
    Tour de Palm Springs.
    Feb 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – Feb 07, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Palm Springs, S Palm Canyon Dr & W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
    Major Event Call Time: 10:00 AM on the 8th. Cyclists depart in 7 different departure times. Specific departure times as per event schedule below. Dress: #2 White. White Hose, White Short Sleeve Shirt and all other Highland Band Gear accoutrement. There are support activities on Friday the 7th.
  • Palm Springs Air Museum Gala Event
    Palm Springs Air Museum Gala Event
    Feb 07, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
    Call Time: 1600hrs, Performance: Guest Arrival 1700hrs & End of Cocktail & Seating for Dinner: 1830hrs. Note New Dress # 1B Semi Formal. White shirt, tie, vest and all other Highland Band Gear accoutrement. Notes: Full PSAM Pipe Band playing.
  • Celebrating Canadian Military
    Celebrating Canadian Military
    Mar 07, 2026, 10:20 AM – 1:20 PM PST
    Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
    Call Time: 1130hrs, Performance: 1300hrs. Dress # 2 Black on Black. Notes: Full PSAM Pipe Band playing. Mini Concert 1300hrs.
  • St Patrick’s Day Events Palm Springs (Tentative TBC)
    St Patrick’s Day Events Palm Springs (Tentative TBC)
    Mar 14, 2026, 6:00 AM – Mar 17, 2026, 6:30 PM
    Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA, USA
    TBD. Local repeat gigs.
  • Memorial Day PS Air Museum Event
    Memorial Day PS Air Museum Event
    May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
    Call Time: 11:00 am, Performances: 12:00 pm, Dress: #2 White on White. Note: Yearly Event. Details TBD by PM.

Listing of Past Events

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