pipe major

British  

noun

1. the noncommissioned officer, generally of warrant officer's rank, who is responsible for the training, duty, and discipline of a military or civilian pipe band

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The pipe major had been diagnosed with mouth cancer and the surgeon said the only way to operate on his tongue was to remove all 32 teeth.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2024

And Stuart Liddell, pipe major of Inveraray and District Pipe Band, is made an MBE for services to piping and music education.

From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2022

“It gives us something to distinguish ourselves, and to spread our message of unity through music,” said the band’s pipe major, Tushar Patel, 24, a medical student, who was one of the founding members.

From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2017

Pinelo was referring to Brian Donaldson, who is in his third year as pipe major at the 220-student boarding school.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 27, 2015

Guffy, a sophomore, is pipe major, has played trumpet, piano and saxophone, and has been a student of the bagpipe since September 2012.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 27, 2015