Pipeband
St John's College Pipe Band
Student Pipes and Drums Program at St John's College in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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St John’s College includes Pipes & Drums among its cultural activities. The school program gives students an opportunity to develop piping, drumming, teamwork, and performance experience alongside the college’s other musical and cultural groups.
The band represented Zimbabwe at the inaugural World Youth Pipe Band Championships in Scotland and won gold in 2025.
- Visit the St John’s College Facebook page
- Read about Pipes & Drums in the college arts and clubs program
Origin:
Based at St John’s College in Harare, it is the premier and only active school pipe band in Zimbabwe.
Membership:
Features over 60 dedicated student pipers and drummers guided by local Zimbabwean instructors.
Key Leadership:
Led by figures including Mr. Leon Rademeyer (Bandmaster) and Mr. Jonathan Kalonga (Director of Culture & Piping Instructor).
RSPBA record
The RSPBA band register lists the following entries, checked 3 October 2026. Grades and registration status are a snapshot of that register and may differ from the 2026 championship grades below.
| RSPBA band number | Branch | Grade | Pipe major | Registration status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 983 | OVERSEAS PIPE BAND | NOVICE JUVENILE A | Not listed | Not Registered |
| 1306 | OVERSEAS PIPE BAND | NOVICE JUVENILE A | Not listed | Not Registered |