Caledonian Pipe Band
The Buffalo Caledonian Pipe Band was formed in 1958 as a reorganization of the successful Gordon Highlanders pipe band. Over the past 64 years, the band has experienced many changes: drummers have become pipers, members have moved away, moved on, and sadly, some have passed away.
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buffalo
, new york
united states
united states
inis fada pipe band
We have been sponsored by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens for 40 years. The band was originally formed by Pipe Major Emeritus James Hagan, Pipe Sergeant James O’Donnell (deceased), Drum Sergeant James Nilan, and band secretary Tom Breen, in 1959.
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nassau county
, new york
united states
united states
wantagh american legion pipe band
For many years, Wantagh American Legion Post #1273 talked of forming some sort of band to lead its members as they marched in parades. In the summer of 1992 Legionnaire Steve Ruggles offered to finally act where others had only talked. Steve spread the word that the Post would be forming a pipe and drum band, and needed volunteers to fill its ranks. He then located a young bagpipe instructor,
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nassau county
, new york
united states
united states
nassau county firefighters pipes and drums
Nassau County is located on Long Island, NY and is comprised of nine battalions made up of seventy-two fire departments. All of the departments consist of highly trained volunteers with a few departments having some paid membership.
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nassau county
, new york
united states
united states
mohawk valley frasers
In 1973, four pipers from the western Mohawk Valley of New York State (Dr. William Forbes, Jim Clough, Tom Carl, and Frank Dugan, Jr.) created a new pipe band in Rome, NY.
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rome
, new york
united states
united states
syracuse scottish pipe band
The SYRACUSE SCOTTISH PIPE BAND is recognized for performance excellence in Central New York.
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syracuse
, new york
united states
united states
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division One
The Pipes & Drums of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division One, has been in existence for over 20 years. It began in the Monroe, NY area by a handful of pipers. It has now grown to approximately 42 members, along with a number of students. The piping students are now being taught by the one and only Jim Kelly (our former Pipe Major); many of our current pipers were taught by the late Bill Spencer. The snare drummers are taught by John Mollahan, while the tenor drummers are taught by Kathryn Collins.
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new york
, new york
united states
united states
NYCPD emerald society pipes and drums
It was a small Band that marched up Fifth Avenue that fateful day, born and nurtured by a group of men whose undying love and fierce pride in their Celtic Heritage was paramount.
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new york
, new york
united states
united states