Practices
Live Practices
Summer Break is Upon US
Our last live practice for the 2024-2025 Season is on June 1st
and our
2025-2026 Season Practices Start on September 7th
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 - 3:30 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
whose music is available here
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
Sep 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMPalm Springs Fire Station, 300 El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USACall Time: 09:00hrs. Performance: 10:03hrs. Dress # 2 Black. Notes: RSVP to DM or PM by email or with button below.
Oct 26, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM PDTPacific Premier Bank, 74010 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USAStaging: 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.
Nov 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMDowntown Palm Springs, S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USAStaging: 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.
Dec 06, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:40 PM PSTDowntown Palm Springs, S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USAStaging: 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.
Feb 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – Feb 07, 2026, 3:30 PMPalm Springs, S Palm Canyon Dr & W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USAMajor 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.
Feb 07, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMPalm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USACall 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.
Mar 07, 2026, 10:20 AM – 1:20 PM PSTPalm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USACall Time: 1130hrs, Performance: 1300hrs. Dress # 2 Black on Black. Notes: Full PSAM Pipe Band playing. Mini Concert 1300hrs.
Mar 14, 2026, 6:00 AM – Mar 17, 2026, 6:30 PMPalm Springs, Palm Springs, CA, USATBD. Local repeat gigs.
May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMPalm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USACall Time: 11:00 am, Performances: 12:00 pm, Dress: #2 White on White. Note: Yearly Event. Details TBD by PM.
Listing of Past Events
Main image | Event | Date | Time | Location name | Location address | Nature of Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Memorial Day PS Air Museum Event | 05/25/2026 | 11:00 AM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
St Patrick’s Day Events Palm Springs (Tentative TBC) | 03/14/2026 | 6:00 AM | Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA, USA | Public. TBD | |
Celebrating Canadian Military | 03/07/2026 | 10:20 AM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
Palm Springs Air Museum Gala Event | 02/08/2026 | 4:00 PM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Private | |
Tour de Palm Springs. | 02/06/2026 | 2:00 PM | Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | ||
Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade | 12/07/2025 | 4:00 PM | Downtown Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA | Public | |
Veterans Day Palm Springs | 11/11/2025 | 3:00 PM | Downtown Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA | ||
Scott Keeran’s 2 Year Retirement Anniversary | 11/06/2025 | 1:00 PM | Location is TBD | Private Event in a Public Venue. | ||
Palm Desert Annual Golf Cart Parade | 10/26/2025 | 9:30 AM | Pacific Premier Bank | 74010 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA | Public | |
9/11 Piping (TBD) | 09/11/2025 | 9:00 AM | Palm Springs Fire Station | 300 El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
Memorial Day PS Air Museum Event | 05/26/2025 | 11:00 AM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
Memorial Day Indian Wells | 05/26/2025 | 8:00 AM | Indian Wells Golf Resort | 44-500 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210, USA | ||
Hockey Night in Palm Desert (TBC) | 03/22/2025 | 3:00 PM | Acrisure | 75702 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA | Public Paying Event. | |
St Patrick’s Day Events Palm Springs (Tentative TBC) | 03/14/2025 | 6:00 AM | Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA, USA | Public. TBD | |
Celebrating Canadian Military | 03/01/2025 | 11:30 AM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
Palm Springs Air Museum Gala Event | 02/09/2025 | 4:00 PM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Private | |
Tour de Palm Springs. | 02/07/2025 | 3:00 PM | Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | ||
Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade | 12/07/2024 | 3:00 PM | Downtown Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA | Public | |
Veterans Day Palm Springs | 11/11/2024 | 2:00 PM | Downtown Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA | ||
Scott Keeran’s 1 Year Retirement Anniversary | 11/06/2024 | 12:00 PM | Location is TBD | Private Event in a Public Venue. | ||
Palm Desert Annual Golf Cart Parade | 10/27/2024 | 9:30 AM | Pacific Premier Bank | 74010 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA | Public | |
9/11 Piping (TBD) | 09/11/2024 | 9:00 AM | Palm Springs Fire Station | 300 El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
Memorial Day. Air Museum Event at Airfield | 05/27/2024 | 11:00 AM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
Hockey Night in Palm Desert | 03/23/2024 | 3:00 PM | Acrisure | 75702 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA | Public Paying Event. | |
***Cabo San Lucas St. Patrick’s Day Weekend*** (TBD) | 03/15/2024 | 8:00 AM | Cabo San Lucas | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico | TBD |