Band History

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Founded in July 2001 by the late Terrence Williams and James Adams, the band hails from Breezy Point in Rockaway Beach, New York.

 

The band kilt is the New York City Tartan - with blue for the water, green for the parks and 2 black pinstripes in memory of 9/11, was first worn by Sean Connery in support of Marie Curie Foundation for Cancer Care.

 

The band has won many awards which include First Place Pipe & Drum Band in the Queens County Rockaway St. Patrick's Parade, and Best New Pipe Band in the Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade 2005.

 

The organization consists of men, women and children who range in age from 8 to 60 years old. The Band awards an annual scholarship to a young member who has shown outstanding ability and dedication.

 

The organization prides itself on Celtic heritage and traveled abroad to Scotland to perform at Pipefest 2005 in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh with 10,000 pipes and drums to support cancer awareness. 

 

Pipe Major - Michael Wallace

 

Pipe Sergeants - Ray Wasson, Kevin Conlon, Jim Finley

 

Drum Sergeants - Lori Wasson, Jack McCarthy, Kenny Burke, Theresa Hyland