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Instructor - Sovereign Piper, P/M Scott Methven
May 11-15 2026, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We would recommend booking accommodation through the weekend to enjoy the Victoria Highland Games on Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th.
P/M Scott Methven is a world-renowned piper whose career spans elite competitive bands, distinguished military service, and high-profile global performances. Beginning his piping journey at age 10, he rose quickly through the ranks, winning prizes with the Stirling Pipe Band before competing at the top level with Shotts and Dykehead and serving as Pipe Sergeant of Clan Gregor.
Scott’s military career is equally exceptional. Rising to Sergeant Major (WO1), he led the Regimental Pipe Band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders as Pipe Major and later trained pipers and drummers from across the British Army and the Commonwealth at the prestigious Army School of Piping and Highland Drumming. His excellence earned him the appointment of Sovereign’s Piper, where he served The Late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and performed at significant state and ceremonial events.
A seasoned performer who has appeared alongside artists such as Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and Billy Joel, Scott brings unmatched experience, leadership, and musical mastery to his teaching. Now retired from the Army, he is dedicated to instructing the next generation of pipers in schools, online, and at events—offering students the rare opportunity to learn from one of the very best in the field.

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The British Columbia Regimental Pipe Major Course is geared towards the service band or parade band Pipe Major as opposed to competition.
This course will focus on:

Follow the below steps to register for the 2026 Pipe Major Course;
Liability Waiver - PM (pdf)
DownloadPipe Major Course Registration Fee ($350 CAD)
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