Band founder (with the late Clutch Sutton) and the Band's Pipe Major and Music Director Liz Tubbs started the City of Sacramento Pipe Band in 1989. The Band competes in Grade 4 and currently has over 30 playing members. Children and adults are welcome to become a part of this non-profit educational group. Piping and drumming instruction is available privately at a nominal cost to Band members and beginners. Although the Band's main focus is competing in Scottish games and events, it performs throughout Northern California for many different functions and organizational events. As a 501(3)(c) Non-profit Organization, the Band relies solely on donations, and the generous time and commitment from its members and their families.