James Elliot takes the reigns as competition Pipe Major
The 2011 contest season will see a new pipe major at the helm for the ACPB.
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Mike Cronin, Jr. upgraded in Amateur Snare
Congratulations to Mike Cronin on his upgrade from Grade 4 Sr. to Grade 3 snare drumming!
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ACPB Year End EUSPBA Rankings
The final rankings are in for the American Celtic Pipe Band and our solo performers.
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LINKS

Scott's Blog

  • Scott Gajdos departed for the other side of the pond back in May of 2008. Scott was the primary piping instructor for the band for over 3 years, and had a significant role in the development and growth of the pipe corps. Read about his travels in Ireland and throughout the United Kingdom by visiting his blog often - and be sure to comment! He'd love to hear from you.

Pipe Bands

  • Mesa Caledonian Jim Ryan, Jr.'s move to Arizona allowed him to hook up with this Grade III Pipe Band.  Jim spent 5 years with Mesa Caledonian before moving on to....
  • LA Scots in 2008, where he is now a member of this world-class Grade 1 pipe band.
  • Clann na h'Eireann Janine (Meehan) Perez and her husband Ted recently joined the pipe ranks of Clann na h'Eireann in Baltimore. While Ted's still learning the ropes, Janine is sure to be a great addition to their Grade IV band
  • Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band  Tom Ryan has recently formed the Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band up in Maine. Tom played for 15 years with the American Celtic, and his experience is sure to be an asset to this Grade V group.
  • Saffron United Irish Pipe Band A number of former members have gone on to join the Saffron United Irish Pipe Band, including former founder and P/M Donal Morrisey, Sr., pipers Brendan and Sean O'Rourke, Donal Morrisey, Jr., Neil McPherson, Heather McMullen, and Color Guard member Vinny Kavanaugh.
  • Tidewater Pipes and Drums has a former member of the American Celtic in their ranks. Carlyn (Hepburn) Tripp is a former Drum Seargant of the ACPB.  Carlyn is part of one of those many families you read about in our Band History.

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