Queensland Police Juvenile Pipes & Drums

The Queensland Police Juvenile Pipes & Drums (QPJP&D) program is a very successful competing Pipe Band. Our members are between 8-17 years of age and receive free tuition from their mentors, the Queensland Police Pipes & Drums. QPJP&D meet for lessons and band practice from 3-7pm on Thursday afternoon at the Old Museum Building, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills. 

There are current places available now to learn bagpipes, snare drum, tenor drum and bass drum. If you are interested in joining the QPJP&D program register online with us.

Developing youth through music

• Your young person will develop valuable skills and experience whilst becoming musicians.
• No experience required!
• The QPJP&D play at a variety of engagements throughout the year including Pipe Band Competitions, Solo Performer Competitions, Official Ceremonial Performances (National Police Remembrance Day, ANZAC Day), Street Parades, Concerts, Fundraising Events, and Public Showcases.

Building Musicians, Developing Leaders and Creating Friendships

What you'll learn

• Music reading and rhythm fundamentals
• Performance skills
• Dress and drill
• Scottish musical traditions and culture

Why learning a musical instrument is important

Practicing music can promote development of:

• Self-confidence
• Discipline
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• A sense of achievement through collaboration and competition

Our history

Founded in 1998 by members of the Queensland Police Pipes & Drums, the Juvenile Band is one of Australia’s most successful youth pipe bands. The Juvenile Band holds a very significant place in the history of the QPS, with continued unwavering support being provided by all QPS Commissioners since the band’s inception. This support continues today, with Juvenile Pipes & Drums being longest standing youth program run by the QPS. The band is also the longest running Police Juvenile band in the world.

Through the history of the Juvenile Program, we have seen former Juvenile Band members transition to obtain full-time employment or VIP/Honorary membership of the Senior Band (QPPD). These opportunities have come about due to the commitment and drive, by individual members to take their craft and develop it to a professional level.

Notable achievements

Australian Pipe Band Champions – Juvenile 4b Grade: 1^st 2002 & 1^st 2023
Queensland State Pipe Band Champions: 1^st Place x 5 times, 2^nd Place x 10 times)
Local Competition Placings (1998 – 2026) 1^st Place x 36 times.
Individual Corp Highlights – (1998 – 2026) 18 Best Pipe Corps & 53 Best Drum Corps awards
2003, the band was elevated to Grade 3 status for the first time in its history.