Irish American Police Officers Association
Pipes & Drums


Founded in 2001, the I.A.P.O.A Pipes & Drums also operates as a not for profit organization. In our short time of operation, we have been privileged to participate in ceremonies of fallen Law Enforcement officers, numerous police academy graduations, and several events to support our troops and veterans. The band is proud of our Irish heritage, and we truly enjoy performing in parades and other civic venues. We will always be eager to learn and promote our culture by continuing to add to our repetoire of traditional Irish tunes and American favorites.

The band can be seen at many local parades, and public events.

The members of the band receive professional pipe and drum instruction from well known piper Jim Lundt, and professional grade drummer Colum Lundt.
 
Our Uniform
Bandmembers wear a traditional "Bottle Green" kilt, and police blue long or short sleeve shirts. We also wear a glengarry cap with a green hackle. Our uniform is accented by IAPOA embroidered patches, and association pins on our collars. Each member proudly displays his or her departmental badge on the breast. The belt is a police issue dutybelt with a sam browne cross strap, holster, and handcuff case. Our sporran is traditional horsehair, and we wear diced hose, navy flashes, spats, and oxford shoes. The band recently began wearing a new custom made and cut, traditional style police choker coat.


Please check out our events below, and if interested in joining

read on..



The Pipe Band has its own myspace page.
check it out
www.myspace.com/irishamericanpoliceofficerspipesdrums
 


Want to Learn the Pipes, or Drums?
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WE WANT YOU!!  
 
email iapoapiper@yahoo.com 
 

The Irish American Police Officers Association Pipes & Drums would like to invite you to join the band.  We are looking for members who are interested in learning either the bagpipes or the drums.  You do not need to have any previous experience playing an instrument, and the start up cost is minimal.  The start up cost is for a practice bagpipe chanter for approximately $65.00 or drum pad for approximately $35.00. 

The band takes pride in honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.  We also participate in numerous parades, pub crawls, charity events, and competitions.  Practices are held every week in Stoneham .  Join the band, have some fun, and honor those who wear the uniform.  For more information e-mail iapoapiper@yahoo.com.  

 Presently there are no costs for lessons, although you must remain in good standing as an association member. You do not need any musical experience to take lessons.. Many of us began without playing other instruments...

 The band continues to perform publicly, and any funds raised are used for instructors, and equipment.  We are always recruiting new members to learn the
Highland Bagpipes
Snare (side) Drum, Tenor Drum and Bass Drum.


The band meets Tuesday evenings at the Marconi Club in Stoneham MA
If you are interested in learning more, 
   Contact the Bandmaster Waltham Police Officer, Dan Hart. email iapoapiper@yahoo.com
 



The I.A.P.O.A Pipes & Drums can be hired for Parades,
Corporate Events,weddings, funerals, etc.

We have available, Solo Piper, Mini Band, or Full Band.
If you would like to speak to a band representative, Contact Paul Norton 
@ 1-781-438-1215 ext. 3135 
or email:  
iapoapipesdrums@yahoo.com  



   

Pipe Band Events & Performances
 


 Happy New Year.. We are planning our St. Patricks Season...
Check back soon for our performances...

The I.A.P.O.A. will be opening for the Wolfetones in Lynn.
The Wolfetones are supporting the Lynn Police Relief Associaiton.
This event will be on St. Patricks Night.. 3-17-12


St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
Saturday, March 17th, 2012

Donohue's Pub, Watertown
Burren, Somerville
Skellig, Waltham
Wolfetones, Lynn MA
More to Come !!




"The bagpipe is much used by the Irish. To its sound this unconquered, fierce, and warlike people, march their armies and encourage one another to feats of valour. With it also, they accompany their dead to the grave,
making such a mournful sound as to invite - nay, almost force - the bystander to weep" !!!

 "Musician Vincenzo Galilei, 1581, Florence"



                                                                                                                               
 


Pipe Band Roster

Instructors
Jim Lundt Bagpipes
Jim Walker, Drums

                         
 Bagpipers  Drummers
 Jim Lundt (Inst)  Paddy Carroll (Drum Sergeant)       Snare
 Mike Balzarini  Jimmy Casey    (Secretary)              Tenor       
 Dave Burns  Lorin Ehler     (IAPOA Asst. Treas) Snare 
 Steve Carroll  
  Jim Harris                                        Drum Major   
 Jimmy Cassidy Paul Higgins                                     Tenor/Bass
 Kathryn Esposito George "Ren" McEachern                Snare    
 Dan Hart (Bandmaster)
iapoapiper@yahoo.com
Paul Norton (Contact Officer)          Tenor     iapoapipesdrums@yahoo.com 
 John Haskell  Pat Silva                                           Snare 
 Donny Mahoney  Kevin Shea (IAPOA President)        Snare (S)   
 Ned Shinnick (Treasurer) Bob Wright                                      Snare (S) 
 Bob Terlisner
 
  Students
  Joe Barnes  Adam Beck
  Anthony Bellisimo  Josh Bowbridge 
  Peter Gifford  Greg Hould 
  Paul Kelliher  Frederick Leung
  Josh O'Connor  Russell Poissant
  Ann Frassica  
   



Band Members proudly represent the
Irish American Police Officers Association,
and their Respective Departments.


 Belmont MA. Police Dept. Cambridge MA Police Dept.
 Everett MA Police Department .Framingham Police Department
 Lynn MA  Police Department Massachusetts State Police
 Massachusetts Department of Corrections Plymouth MA. Police Department
 Quincy MA Police Department Somerville MA Police Department
 Stoneham MA Police Department Topsfield MA Police Department
 Waltham MA Police Department F.B.I - Boston
 Middlesex Sheriffs Department U.S. Customs & Border Protection
 Suffolk County Sheriffs Department  Chelmsford
 Reading Police Department  Harvard University Police Dept
 Milford Police Department  Brookline Police Department
 Billerica Police Department  Salem Police Department
 




 Looking to get your Irish UP!!!
Below are some great bands to catch..

 The Fenian Sons   Inchicore
 Granite Men  Derrik Keane
 Dropkick Murphy's  The Old Brigade
 Boston's Erin Og
Andy Healy Band

 The Pubcrawlers
 Wolfetones
 Gobshites
 Revels Glenn


Want the Lyrics to you favorite Irish Tunes..
click here:
http://www.eirefirst.com/index.shtml



 

I.A.P.O.A Pipers Proudly own David Naill Pipes, and McCallum Pipes




             I.A.P.O.A Drumers Proudly Hammer Andante Drums.. Made in Ireland !