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Why Are Bagpipes Played At Graduation? [Solved]

Well, the tradition goes back to 1980, when the university president at the time decided to surprise students by replacing the tune “Pomp and Circumstance” with a procession of the Scottish instruments. He believed the typical graduation song was too reminiscent of high school.6 May 2015

The Graduation Ceremony Academic Procession

At the end of the

Commencement bagpipes

Macalester College 2017.

Scotland the Brave - Graduation 2020

Suzie Elkins, the vocalist featured