Current Patron Bands

The following bands currently benefit from the instructional services of our faculty.

GRADE 3 BANDS
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Atlanta Pipe Band — Atlanta, GA
A recognized leader amoung Southern U.S. pipe bands, this organization has a well-rounded 35-year history of competitive successes and notable performances. Principal Kevin MacHeffner has begun consulting their midsection for the 2007 season.

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Mohawk Valley Frasers Pipe Band — Ava, NY
Mohawk Valley Frasers are a multi-band organization with groups competing successfully in grade 3, 4 and 5. Associate Faculty member Tom Foote has been their drumming instructor since 2007.

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Monmouth College Pipe Band — Monmouth, IL
The band competes in Grade 3 and features a rotating roster of student members and community players. Assistant Faculty member Andrew Watson is currently attending the school, has lead the corps and also teaches players and students within the band. Principal Andrew Hoinacki was Leading Drummer and Instructor during his tenure there from 1996 through 1998.

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St Andrew's Presbyterian College Pipe Band — Laurinburg, NC
St. Andrew's Presbyterian College has long been tied to its Scottish roots and has had a school pipe band since 1991. Associate Faculty member Tom Foote is the drumming instructor for the band. Assistant Faculty member Bryce Parker is currently attending SAPC and serves as Leading Drummer for the band.

GRADE 4 BANDS
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Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums — Chugiak, AK
A fairly new band on the scene in the Anchorage area, Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums is a hard working band focused on education and development. Principal Andrew Hoinacki started instructing the drum corps in late 2008.

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Desert Skye Pipes and Drums — Las Vegas, NV
An up-and-coming group located in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Assistant Faculty member Bryce Parker has been Drum Sergeant and instructor for the band for several years. Principal Andrew Hoinacki has routinely instructed the band since 2004.

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Pasadena Scots Pipe Band — Pasadena, CA
A relatively new band as of 2007, the band got to a great start winning the WUSPBA Champion Supreme award for Grade 4 in its first season. Principal Andrew Hoinacki was brought in as the full-time Midsection Instructor in September of 2007.

GRADE 5 BANDS
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Feadan Or Pipe Band — Penfield, NY
Feadan Or is a family-oriented and fun band focused on education, competition, diverse music and performance venues. Associate Faculty member Tom Foote has been the drumming instructor for several years.

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Trinity Episcopal Pipes and Drums — Hamburg, NY