A military-style bagpipe and drum band from Annville, Lebanon County, in south-central Pennsylvania

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Quittapahilla?  Pronounce it just as it looks:

"QUIT' - TA - PA - HILL' - A"

Why Quittapahilla?

Many pipe bands are named for bodies of water "Quittapahilla" is an Algonquin Native-American name for a small stream in our area Highland troops from Scotland were sent here to  protect Colonials during the "French and Indian War".  The Highlanders gained the respect of the Native Americans for the Highlanders' "Indian-like" bravery, simple lifestyle, and fighting abilities.  "Pontiac's Rebellion" ended at the battle of Bushy Run in western Pennsylvania, where the "42nd Highlanders, The Royal Highland Regiment, The Black Watch" played a role.  Our goal is to emulate the Black Watch in music and appearance.

In 1998 our band took part in the dedication ceremonies at the Lebanon Valley College campus in Annville, at which a bronze statue of the Native American princess, "Cuewe Pehelle" (Quittapahilla) was unveiled.

Once heard or read, our name is not easily forgotten.  We are proud to bear the name:

Quittapahilla Highlanders

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