About Us
In 2002, Ed Dean, the Sheriff of Marion County, Florida; ordered that the Sheriff’s Pipes and Drums be formed, to be a unique representative of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the people of Marion County. Since its inception the band, is entirely made up of volunteers, has performed at numerous funerals, parades, memorials, and civic functions. The band is currently not participating in competition, though several of the member pipers do compete in piping competitions throughout the Southeast. Our primary mission is to represent the Sheriff of Marion County, the Deputies and Staff under his command, and the citizens of Marion County.
  
 
 
Officers
Sheriff Ed Dean
Ed Dean
Sheriff
PM Naomi McLain
Naomi McLain
Pipe Major
DM Cliff Anthony
Cliff Anthony
Drum Major

Coming Soon
David Rodgers
Pipe Sergeant
DS Frank Howland
Frank Howland
Drum Sergeant

Rick Swinn
Band Manager
 
 
 
Practices
 
Practices/rehearsals/lessons are held on Tuesday nights from 5PM until approximately 8PM, at the Marion County Sheriff's Office Headquarters off of Highway 27. You will need to go to the North Gate off of NW 10th Street and tell the Gate Guard that you are there for the Pipe Band. If you are not a member of the band and you wish to attend please contact the Pipe Sergeant so that arrangements for access and escort can be arranged.)
  
     
Experiended?
If you are new to our area, and already an experienced Piper or Drummer, and are interested in joining us. We welcome you! Contact the Pipe Sergeant , come by a practice, have a look at our tunes, and have a look at our Member's Handbook to get aquainted with us.
  
     
Lessons
If you are interested in learning the Great Highland Bagpipe or Scottish Drumming. Lessons are given through the band free of charge. Learning the GHB or Drumming takes many hours of practice and a great deal of commitment as well. If you have questions contact the Pipe Sergeant.

If you are interested in lessons, *PLEASE, DO NOT* buy anything until you have made contact with, and visited us at a practice. An Instructor will discuss what is needed as far as supplies, lesson materials and resources where you can obtain them.

  
         
Our Motto
Our Motto is emblazoned on our Band Crest, in Gaelic it is:
"Onior Do Na Marbh "

In English:
"Honor Our Fallen"
MCSP&D Band Crest
   
           
 

Tartan

 

The band's official tartan is the Clan Gordon Tartan. This tartan was also worn by the Distinguished Highland Regiment, The 92nd of Foot, or more famously known as The Gordon Highlanders. The band's kilts are manufactured pleated to the line in regimental style.

  
   
Gordon Tartan
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The base color ("ground") is forest green, which is the uniform color of the Marion County Sheriff's Office and most Florida Sheriff's agencies. The second most predominant color is blue, which symbolizes strength, and is strongly associated with the profession of law enforcement. The gold stripe signifies both authority and honor, which are hallmarks of the Sheriff's Office.