MacMillan-Birtles Memorial Pipe Band
Maryland, United States
About the band
MacMillan-Birtles is the Grade 3 ensemble within MacMillan United Pipe Bands. Founded in 2004, it has competed in the United States, Canada, and Scotland.
MacMillan United
The organization began with MacMillan Pipe Band in 2001 following a reunion of alumni from local high school pipe bands. MacMillan-Birtles joined in 2004, followed by MacMillan-Dunn in 2012.
MacMillan United promotes piping and drumming through performance, competition, and opportunities for musicians to develop their skills. Its ensembles compete at Grade 2 (MacMillan Pipe Band), Grade 3 (MacMillan-Birtles), and Grade 4 (MacMillan-Dunn).
Silver Jubilee
MacMillan United celebrates its 25th anniversary on October 17, 2026, at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center in Maryland.
Silver Jubilee details and registration
Contact
MacMillan United website · MacMillan-Birtles
RSPBA record
The RSPBA band register lists the following entries, checked 3 October 2026. Grades and registration status are a snapshot of that register and may differ from the 2026 championship grades below.
| RSPBA band number | Branch | Grade | Pipe major | Registration status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1141 | OVERSEAS PIPE BAND | FOUR A | Dan Bell | Not Registered |
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