City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums

The official band of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, CAPD plays a prominent role in the city's parades, festivals and benefit events throughout the year. Under the leadership of Drum Major J.J. Powers and Pipe Major John G.Sprague, the band appears regularly during the summer months at Old Town Alexandria's Market Square and on special occasions at the historic Carlyle House.

CAPD has performed at many prestigious venues in the Washington D.C. region, including the White House for the President of the United States, at a Virginia gubernatorial inauguration, and at the President's Cup golf tournament opening ceremonies in 2001 and 2005.


CAPD also maintains a busy competition schedule, appearing from spring to fall at EUSPBA-sanctioned highland games. The band currently competes in Grade 4 and has consistently placed among the top bands in the Mid-AtlanticRegion. Competition participation is encouraged but not required of members.

CAPD welcomes recruits at all levels of experience. Admission to the band as a playing member depends on practice attendance and skills evaluation by the band's instructors. Band practicies are held each Thursday from 7-10PM at the Durant Center (Dept of Recreation), 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria.



See CAPD on YouTube- Alexandria Christmas Walk
December 3, 2007


American University President's Inauguration Ceremony
February 8, 2008


George Washington's Day Parade
February 18, 2008


St. Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser
February 24, 2008


St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 1, 2008


Hotel Monaco Grand Opening
March 14, 2008


Band Practice
April 24, 2008


Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland
April 26, 2008


Band Practice - Pat Troy's
May 1, 2008


Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Parade
May 3, 2008


Geogetown University Medical School
May 3, 2008


Band Practice
May 8, 2008


Band Practice
May 15, 2008


American University Law School Graduation
May 18, 2008


Band Practice
May 22, 2008


Band Practice
May 29, 2008


Band Practice - Pat Troy's
June 5, 2008







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