Past Patron Bands

Many bands have utilized the services of our faculty over the years.

Principal Andrew Hoinacki was a clinician in 2002.
Brian Boru Irish PB
St Paul, MN 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki has helped the band out a few times since 2007.
Cameron Highlanders PB
San Diego, CA 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki composed scores for the band for 2006.
Carolina P&D Emerald Soc.
Clayton, NC 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki was a member of the band in 2001 and 2002 and served as Drum Sergeant in 2002. Andrew was integral in the formation of their Intermediate and Junior band programs.
Chicago Caledonian P&D
Chicago, IL
Principal Andrew Hoinacki regularly instructed the band from 2001 through 2003. Associate Steve Sutherland composed competition scores for 2006.
Clan Donald P&D
Appleton, WI 		Principal Kevin MacHeffner
El Zaribah Shrine PB
Phoenix, AZ 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki gave a drumming clinic in the fall of 2008.
Helix High School PB
La Mesa, CA 		An historic band, formed in 1932, the band has been a prominent musical and social component of San Francisco's Irish community spanning several decades. The organization features bands in both Grade 3 and 4. Principal Andrew Hoinacki has been regularly instructing since January 2007.
Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Associate Faculty member Tom Foote has previously instructed the drum corps.
Lyon College PB
Batesville, AR 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki instructed the drum corps and individual drummers routinely throughout 2002 and 2003.
Madison P&D
Madison, WI 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki instructed the drum corps in 1999.
Medinah Highlanders
Chicago, IL 		Principal Kevin MacHeffner spent almost all of his foundational pipe band years with MCPB as both Drum Major and Lead Tenor. Principal Andrew Hoinacki instructed the drum corps and assisted with ensemble coaching for the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band
Mesa, AZ
Officially formed in 1996, this dedicated volunteer group has continued to uphold and promote the tradition and decorum of the fire service. They perform throughout the country at civic events. Principal Kevin MacHeffner started working with the pipes & drums in 2004 on bass drum, tenor drum and ensemble.
Mesa Fire Department Honor Guard
Mesa, AZ 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki instructed the midsection for the 2005 season.
Misty Isle PB
Torrance, CA 		The band has existed under several names over the past many years and the current Monterey Bay Pipe Band competes in Grade IV often featuring in the prize lists. Principal Andrew Hoinacki has begun instructing the drum corps in the offseason of 2007-8.
Monterey Bay PB
Salinas, CA 		Principal Kevin MacHeffner composed and consulted for midsection during 2005-06.
North Texas Caledonian
Dallas, TX
Associate Steve Sutherland composed competition scores for 2006.
Omaha P&D
Omaha, Nebraska 		Principal Kevin MacHeffner
Phoenix Scottish PB
Phoenix, AZ 		Principal Kevin MacHeffner
Seven Pipers Society PB
Tucson, AZ 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki was a clinician in November 2004.
Sir James McDonald PB
Portland, OR
Principal Kevin MacHeffner instructed midsection and drum major.
Spirit of Scotland PB
Mesa, Arizona 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki was a clinician in November 2001 and 2002.
St Andrew P&D
Springfield, IL 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki instructed the drum corps in early 2008.
Strathdon Caledonia PB
Omaha, NE 		Principal Kevin MacHeffner
Tempe Police PB
Tempe, AZ
Principal Andrew Hoinacki instructed the drum corps in 2001.
Tunes of Glory PB
Warrenville, IL 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki was a regular clinician in 2002 and 2003.
Twin Cities Metro PB
St Paul, MN 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki instructed the midsection for the 1999 and 2000 seasons.
University of Chicago PB
Chicago, IL 		Principal Andrew Hoinacki composed competition scores for 2007.
Wake & District Public Safety
Raleigh, NC