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Media

Click Here to Access the Google Drive with All Recordings and Sheet Music

Click Here to view our YouTube channel with all of our videos and recordings.

Retrospective Clinical Study

Our team is leading a clinical study in collaboration with Dr. Daniel Weiner and the University of Pittsburgh Cystic Fibrosis Center to investigate the effects of bagpipe playing on pulmonary function test (PFT) measurements in individuals with cystic fibrosis.

If you are interested in learning more, please click the link below to be directed to the research study.

Learn About the Research Study

Featured on KHOU 11 News

Keshav and Andrew interviewed by KHOU 11 News

KHOU 11 News covered how our bagpipe lessons help children with cystic fibrosis strengthen their breathing.

Watch the KHOU 11 Story

Diamond Challenge Finals — 3rd Place

Pipes for the People placed 3rd in the Social Innovation Track of the Diamond Challenge, presented at the University of Delaware's Limitless World Summit. There were over 2,000 teams from 73 countries competing.

Keshav and Andrew at the Limitless World Summit
Keshav and Andrew pitching Pipes for the People at the Diamond Challenge

More News & Features

Pipes and Drums Magazine

“16-year-old Keshav Harpavat determined to help cystic fibrosis patients through Highland piping” — article and interview.

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Houston Zoo CF Walk

Houston Zoo CF Walk

Piping at the Houston Zoo for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides walk.

Podcast: Simple Acts, Big Impact

Keshav joined the Simple Acts, Big Impact podcast to talk about founding Pipes for the People.

Listen on Spotify

Youth Service America

Youth Service America featured Keshav's story and service journey.

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National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Read more about the origins of Pipes for the People, as featured by the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Winter Storm, Kansas City

Winter Storm, Kansas City

A few of our instructors at the Winter Storm competition in Kansas City.

A solo piper performing on stage between international flags

Videos

Founder Keshav Harpavat's Interview with the Pipes and Drums Magazine:

Jiya Parekh, a student with CF, plays Twinkle Twinkle Little Star:

Vice President Andrew Zhao on Pipes for the People: