THE PIPERS' GUILD OF GREAT BRITAIN

The bamboo pipe is a hand-made wind instrument, similar to the recorder, but with a gentler tone. They're made in all sizes, from tiny, 15cm sopraninos to 2m great basses... Inspired by a simple shepherd's pipe from Sicily, they were first developed at Sapperton CoE school in the Cotwolds of England... Many composers have written for pipes. Perhaps the best known is Ralph Vaughn Williams, who wrote his Suite for Pipes in 1939.

Also known as: Pipers' Guild, The Pipers' Guild

Registration numbers: 211330 (W)