The Band performs throughout much the far western Chicago suburbs, such as our sponsor and home base of Warrenville. Long time support has also come from events in Naperville, St. Charles, Wheaton, Plainfield, Glen Ellyn, Itasca, and Manhattan.

The Band has competed successfully in both Grades 4 and 5 as a proud member of the Midwest Pipe Band Association. The band also has pipers and drummers that participate successfully in solo competition

Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums US Federal 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Donations may be tax deductible.

Pipe Major, Band Director

“I started learning pipes with Tunes of Glory in 2013-2014. While learning pipes, I played bass drum with the band and even competed on the drum. Now, I am full time on the bagpipes, and for some reason, they even made me pipe major. Additionally, I play bassoon with the Dupage Symphony Orchestra and Naperville Winds”

Drum Sergeant, Board VP

“I joined Tunes of Glory in August of 2006 and hit the ground running on bass drum. I eventually learned tenor drum and competed on 2007 trading off on bass and tenor with the competition bass drummer.”

Pipe Sergeant, Secretary of the Board

I’ve been piping with Tunes of Glory since 2018. I’ve been pipe sergeant since 2022. 

President of the Board, Band Manager

“I became a member of Tunes of Glory in the fall of 2009. I was able to compete solo several times, with the band numerous times, and have been fortunate to participate in other performances also.”

Founder, Retired Drum Major, Band Dir

Band member

Band Member

“I’ve been with Tunes of Glory for 4 years. My favorite song is “Mistakes of Mallow

Quartermaster, Band Member

“I’ve been piping for 6 years. I plan on competing this year.”

Band Member

“I started taking bagpipe lessons at age 49 because it was a lifelong dream. I joined Tunes of Glory in 2021.”

Treasurer of the Board, Band Member

“I hadn’t ever played a musical instrument nor was able to read music until I joined Tunes of Glory. I’ve been learning to play since summer 2019”

Band Director

“I’ve been playing on and off for 12 years, and I’ve been with Tunes of Glory since 2017.”

Pipe Corporal, Drum Major

“I have been with Tunes of Glory since 1996. I used to compete as both a soloist and with the band. I have been fortunate to compete in Scotland twice and in Canada. I was also honored to play at my brother’s wedding. I can honestly say that some of the coolest things I’ve done in my life involved bagpiping and/or bagpipe bands.”

Band Member

Band Member