History

Formed in 1929, by Pipe Major John Robertson, EBPB (Edmonton Boys' Pipe Band) is the oldest pipe band in the City of Edmonton. It has operated continuously under the sponsorship of the Edmonton Boys' Pipe Band Association, a non-profit organization, which is registered with the Companies Branch of the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs of the Government of Alberta.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION, AS STATED IN ITS' CONSTITUTION:
•  "... is to foster and create interest in the Music, Lore and Tradition of the Great Highland Bagpipe, as a contribution to the perpetuation of Scottish Folkways in Western Canada; to cooperate, wherever possible, with societies existing for similar purposes; and in particular, to maintain a band of pipers and drummers, drawn from youths of Scottish Ancestry or interest."

The official tartan of the Society and the Band is the Red Erskine, which is derived from the ancient Barony of Erskine, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, during the reign of Alexander II. It was also the tartan of the now disbanded Royal Scots Fusiliers.

The dress uniform of the Band is comprised of a kilt, silver-buckled belt, black Argyle jacket, black glengarry, and seal skin sporran. The competition band members also have a black vest. Each piper provides his/her own bagpipes and practice chanter. Drummers provide their own drum sticks. Drums are the property of the Band Association.