WordNet
pipe major
n. the chief piper in a band of bagpipes
Wikipedia
Pipe major
The pipe major is the leading musician of a pipe band, whether military or civilian. Like the appointment of drum major, the position is derived from British Army traditions. During the early twentieth century, the term sergeant piper was used instead. The pipe major is often assisted by a pipe sergeant, who has similar duties in the band and leads the band in the absence of the pipe major.
Usage examples of "pipe major".
The pipe major paraded his pipes and drums all around the compound on the heels of the crier who was yelling it out to work parties.
She'd actually gone pale when he'd introduced her to the pipe major, an old acquaintance.