Before bagpipe rehearsal came the earplugs. Mike Breidenbach, director of piping at Macalester College, proffered a pair with a grin before pipe band practice Wednesday night. Gather enough bagpipes ...

Next time you’re listening to the awe-inspiring Miami Valley Pipes & Drums perform at a festival or other event, keep in mind that it takes a lot of work and dedication to make their performance seem ...