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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BAND NEWS

February 1, 2011 - ACPB Announces it's new competition pipe major, James Elliot

James Elliot has been elevated to the role of Pipe Major of the Grade V competition band for the 2011 contest season. He performed this role at our final contest of 2010, leading the band to a 4th place finish at the Nassau Feis. With guidance from instructor Scott Gajdos and Pipe Major Marty Rowe, James has the support he'll need to bring the group through a successful 2011 season. Good luck James!

December 13, 2010 - Mike Cronin, Jr. get upgraded to Grade 3 Snare

Congratulations to Mike Cronin, Jr. on his upgrade from Grave IV Sr. snare to Grade III snare based on his solo performances from 2010! For information on all upgrades from the EUSPBA, please click here.

October 18, 2010 - ACPB places 44th overall in the 2010 EUSPBA standings!

Your friends at the American Celtic Pipe Band pulled out points once again at the final competition of the year. With a sixth place finish at Nassau, the band earned 4 points and ended the 2010 contest season in 44th place out of 115 bands in the EUSPBA Grade 5. The band also had some solo performers in 2010, with the following results:

  • Mike Cronin Jr., Grade IV Sr. Snare - 2 points in 2 competitions
    • EUSPBA - 14th Place Overall (69 competitors)
    • Metro Branch - 2nd Place Overall
  • Pat Ryan, Grade III Bagpiping - 9 points in 2 competitions
    • EUSPBA - 117th Place Overall (316 competitors)
    • Metro Branch - 13th Place Overall
  • Mike placed first at the Nassau Feis, receiving an AGL from Judge Donald Bell
  • Pat placed 4th in the Strathspey/Reel at Rockland

Also, James Elliot and Bill Meehan competed one time this year at the Nassau Feis. It was Bill's first time entering the solo arena.

November 30, 2009 - ACPB places 41st overall in the 2009 EUSPBA standings

With a fourth place finish at the final contest of the year, the American Celtic Pipe Band concluded the 2009 contest season in 41st place out of 113 bands in the EUSPBA Grade 5. The band participated in only 3 contests in 2009, and were pleased to end the year on a high (A) note.

Year end rankings for our soloists were as follows:

  • Jodi Ryan - Tenor Novice - FIRST PLACE out of 42 tenor drummers (4 points, 2 competitions)
  • James Elliott - Grade 4 Junior Bagpiping - 100th place out of 218 pipers (3 points, 1 competition)
  • Thomas Ryan - Grade 4 Senior Bagpiping - 68th place out of 782 pipers (42 points, 7 competitions)
  • Pat Ryan - Grade 3 Bagpiping - 97th place out of 288 pipers (20 points, 3 competitions)

July 31, 2008 -- Scott Gajdos takes his act overseas

Our former piping instructor Scott Gajdos took off for Ireland in May. You can keep up with Scott's life overseas by visiting his Blog at http://newyorkscott.blogspot.com. Scott played a huge role in the growth and development of the American Celtic Pipe Band's pipe corps over the past 3 years, and we wish him well.

March 31, 2008 -- Great end to a successful St. Patrick's Day parade season

The band concluded its final St. Patrick's Day parade at Montauk on March 30th with a strong finish in what was a very successful season. The band fielded its biggest band ever at the New York City parade with no less than 18 pipers and 10 drummers. The Memorial Day parade in Lindenhurst will be the next gig for the band.

March 3, 2008 -- Six new members begin their first St. Patrick's Day parade season

The 2008 St. Patrick's Day parade season opened on March 2 with new members of both the pipe section and drum corps. Marching for the first time were Chris Bowles, Doris Jelinek, Tom McCarthy and Caitlin Waring in the pipe section and Walt Francis and Brendan Whelan in the drum corps.

May 28, 2007 -- New additions to the ranks at the Memorial Day Parade

The Lindenhurst Memorial Day Parade featured three new marchers with the American Celtic Pipe Band. Donna Elliott marched in her first parade as a member of the pipe corps, and Connor Frances and Caitlin Waring joined the color guard. Congratulations to all!

February 24, 2007 -- James Keenan places 2nd in grade IV of the CLASP

Piper James Keenan took home 2nd place in the grade IV 2/4 march at the New York CLASP contest held in Babylon, NY. The CLASP is run by the National Piping Centre and stands for Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers. 

February 9, 2007 -- American Celtic names a new Drum Sergeant

Julie O'Callaghan has been named the new Drum Sergeant for the American Celtic Pipe Band, effective Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Julie will lead a young drum corps into a bright future.

January 25, 2007 -- Honoring the Fighting 69th with "Heroes Fallen"

We'll be honoring the Fighting 69th during our 2007 St. Patrick's Day Parade season by playing a tune written by Frank Riggio, "Heroes Fallen." This 5/4 march was written in memory of those members of the 69th who have given the ultimate sacrifice. We're honored to remember these heroes and march down 5th Avenue with the regiment.

 

 

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