The band is entering its second season and had over 20 parades and other events on the 2006 calendar. a non profit 501-c dedicated to promoting pipes and drums, and helping other non profit groups.
Over 20 members and growing provides free lessons. please visit the web site for all details. We welcome all who have a interest in being part of Northeast Pennsylvania best pipe band
The Celtic United Pipes & Drums is available for weddings, funerals, parties, parades, and other functions, either as a whole band, a mini band, or individual members.
The Celtic United Pipes & Drums was established in the fall of 2004, we practice at the Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Co in Wind Gap, Pa. The Celtic United Pipes & Drums is a member run organization whose purpose is to promote the art of music. Specifically organized to foster, train and teach Celtic music and to participate in various community events, parades and other social functions.
The band is under the leadership of Drum Major Steve LaBadie, Pipe Major Gene Kutzler, Pipe Sergeant Tim Kutz, and Drum Sergeant McLeen Peeke. We take our heritage, music and band seriously but also know how to have fun!
The band meets every Monday night from 7:00 – 9:00PM. The 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00 – 8:00 PM are dedicated to student instruction for both pipes and drums. In the tradition of pipe bands across the world, and to pass on the craft to future generations, lessons are free to all interested and conscientious persons. The rest of the time is dedicated to band practice.
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