The Winnipeg Heather Belle Ladies' Pipe Band

How to Join

Type of Memberships

The band maintains 4 main levels of membership.

Alumni member - open all former Heather Belle members who wish to support the band.
Active member - open all who are interested in Scottish Music
Reserve member - an active female member who is still coming up through the ranks, will be playing in parades, and other functions.
Playing member - a member who has demonstrated the required level of playing proficiency required to be a member of the competition portion of the band. Will be playing in parades, competitions, and all other functions.

What Does it Cost?

There are no tuition fees for members of the Band. All reeds, partial-uniforms, and most other costs are covered by the band.
Alumni members - no charge. Active members pay $5.00 per year, and reserve/playing members pay the regular $25 yearly membership fee set by the band executive.

Commitments

Membership in the band means a commitment to the band.
There will be a the time commitment of 30 to 60 minutes of practice each day, plus the weekly band practice (2 hours), for all members.
There will also be a commitment to help with the fund raising initiatives of the band. It is the fund raising that cuts down on the costs for the band to compete and to attend the various parades and functions.

Benefits

The benefits of membership in the Heather Belle Ladies' Pipe Band are:

- association with one of Canada's finest all Ladies pipe band
- exposure to Scottish culture and arts through competitions, performances, and special events
- travel within Canada to Highland Games
- personal development and self-esteem building through positive group experiences