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city of alexandria pipes and drums
city of alexandria pipes and drums Alexandria’s pipe band can trace its beginning to 1971, when a small group of pipers and drummers began playing together in Alexandria. Fortunately, the Tourist Council, and several prominent businessmen, took an interest in the group, and were instrumental in obtaining city sponsorship for a pipe band as an appropriate way to celebrate Alexandria’s strong Scottish heritage. The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums was formally organized early in 1972. …
alexandria , virginia
united states
iona
iona IONA’s music is a unique, acoustic weave of the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany (France), the Isle of Man and Galicia (Spain). Blending songs, dance tunes, and aires into a rich and stunning tapestry, their style is outstanding in an arena where these traditions are seldom intertwined. …
fairfax , virginia
united states
northern VA firefighters PB
northern VA firefighters PB The band was formed in late 1983 as an off shoot of the Fairfax County Firefighter’s Emerald Society which was originally organized in April of 1983. The goal was to emulate the FDNY Emerald Society, that of having a Pipe Band component to the social organization. Bill Schumm, President of the Emerald Society, and Ed Snyder, a member, met with John D. “Zim” Zimmerman to learn what was involved with starting a pipe band. “Zim” was, at the time, the Drum Major for the Washington Scottish Pipe Band A.K.A. The Saint Andrews Society Pipes and Drums. Zim believed in our cause and became the Drum ……
centerville , virginia
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st. bushmills choir
st. bushmills choir Celtic rock band along the lines of the Pogues with a hint of the Clash. A 7-piece drunken Irish band from Capitol Hill in Seattle Started in 1994 on a drunken dare. …
seattle , washington
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elliott bay pipe band
elliott bay pipe band The Elliott Bay Pipe Band of Seattle is a highland bagpipe and drum band that performs traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The band is deeply committed to achieving the highest possible level of musicianship. Pursuing this goal requires a focused commitment from all of our members. At the same time, we strive to balance work, families, and having fun. Under the musical leadership of Pipe Major Tyrone Heade, Elliott Bay draws adult and youth musicians from all over the greater Puget Sound region. …
seattle , washington
united states