Practices
Live Practices
Location
"Gym"
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
47-321 Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Every Sunday
Timings
Beginner Call Time: 1:30-1:59 PM, Intermediate Call Time: 2:00-2:30PM,
Bagpipe Practice Time: 02:30 - 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)***
Contact the DM for the Link, Zoom Meeting ID and Password
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
Sat, Dec 07Downtown Palm SpringsDec 07, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:40 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.
Fri, Feb 07Palm SpringsFeb 07, 2025, 3:00 PM – Feb 08, 2025, 4:30 PMPalm Springs, S Palm Canyon Dr & W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USAMajor Event Call Time: 10:00 AM on the 10th. 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.
Sat, Feb 08Palm Springs Air MuseumFeb 08, 2025, 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.
Sat, Mar 01Palm Springs Air MuseumMar 01, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM PSTPalm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USACall Time: 1030hrs, Performance: 1200hrs. Dress # 2 Black. Notes: Full PSAM Pipe Band playing. Mini Concert 1200hrs.
Fri, Mar 14Palm SpringsMar 14, 2025, 6:00 AM – Mar 17, 2025, 6:30 PMPalm Springs, Palm Springs, CA, USATBD. Local repeat gigs.
Sat, Mar 22AcrisureMar 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 9:10 PMAcrisure, 75702 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USAParking: 3:00 PM, Call Time: 3:45, PERFORMANCE: 4:30-6:00 PM. Dress Black Short Sleeve, White Military Hose. Layer Appropriately. We play at the Sound Check(??), Plaza and as part of the Opening Events of the Military Appreciation Night. Detailed "Event Schedule" at bottom of this RSVP Webpage.
Mon, May 26Palm Springs Air MuseumMay 26, 2025, 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. 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 | 05/26/2025 | 11:00 AM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
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 | 10:30 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 | |
St Patrick’s Day Events Palm Springs (Tentative TBC) | 03/15/2024 | 6:00 AM | Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA, USA | Public. TBD | |
Celebrating Canadian Military | 03/02/2024 | 11:30 AM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
Palm Springs Air Museum Gala Event | 02/11/2024 | 4:00 PM | Palm Springs Air Museum | 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Private | |
Tour de Palm Springs | 02/09/2024 | 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 | 12/02/2023 | 3:30 PM | Downtown Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA | Public | |
Veterans Day Palm Springs | 11/11/2023 | 1:30 PM | Downtown Palm Springs | S Palm Canyon Dr & W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA | ||
PS Air Museum Pipe Band & Palm Valley High School Collaboration | 11/10/2023 | 9:30 AM | Palm Valley School | 35525 Da Vall Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA | ||
Scott Keeran’s Retirement | 11/06/2023 | 4:30 PM | Desert Princess Country Club | 28555 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA | Private Event in a Public Venue. | |
Palm Desert Annual Golf Cart Parade | 10/29/2023 | 9:30 AM | Pacific Premier Bank | 74010 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA | Public | |
9/11 Piping (TBD) | 09/11/2023 | 9:00 AM | Palm Springs Fire Station | 300 El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA | Public | |
***Wednesday's Virtual Chanter Practice*** | 06/29/2023 | 6:00 PM | Robert Heggie's Zoom Meeting | Piper What: Virtual Chanter Practice. Who: You Where: Comfort of your home or other suitable location by following this link to join Zoom Meeting. Wednesday's Virtual Practice: RobertHeggie's Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 653 810 2085 Passcode: 6TTXZb When: Every week on Wednesday: Call Time: :550 - 5:59 PM - Practice Time: 06:00 - 7:30 ***Pacific Time (US and Canada)*** Why: To Master the PSAMPB 2022 - 2023 Tunes List whose music is available here PSAMPB PDFs // PSAMPBs BWWs (See note 2 below). Misc Notes: 1. For the zoom meeting follow Wednesday's Virtual Practice Link. You'll be prompted to download the drive and then to run it. Once done you might get in or have to go back to this email and press the link button again. The whole process takes about 5-10 minutes. If you have problems, call me (951 438 5857) . I can help from 5:50 PM - 6:05PM. Highly recommend that you log on at about 5:50 - 5:55 PM to ensure you are logged in by 6:00PM. Note that you may be relegated to the waiting area until your host (Rob or Shaun) allows you in. They may open our meeting early, so we're good to go by 6:00PM. The extra couple of minutes will be fun to socialize a little. 2. We use the Bagpipe Player which is a very powerful tool and it’s freeware. Upload the free ware from the net and download the tune files we are providing you. There are some minor issues, the free ware does not operate on Macs. Hence a separate link to a Mac App that does cost a couple of bucks. Tune Files are not compatible with operating systems. Therefore, the files are currently stored on the PSAMPB Google Sky Drive and are accessible to you. You will need to download each file separately onto your computer. Another issue is that the music file is only accessible through the Bagpipe Player. So, open the player and open a tune through the Player itself. Major pain in the a$$ I know but..... Here are the links. Bagpipe Player PC Bagpipe Player MAC. For Android Mobile Phone User's there is an App called Droid Piper. Not sure if it works on computers as I'm using the original Freeware Bagpiper Program. I like it because I have it connected straight to our Website Music files so you always get the latest tune no matter what. I'm not aware of what if anything works on IPhone or IPad. |