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 tri-color 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. We are currently designing a dress traditional style police choker coat.


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

read on..


Check out the

 I.A.P.O.A Pipes & Drums
  performing at the
2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox Road Rally Parade !!!!!

 

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!!  
New Beginners Class Starting June 2008

 Thank you for looking at the IAPOA Pipes & Drums link. The band is made up of members of the IAPOA who are all either active/retired Law Enforcement. If you are interested in learning the bagpipes, or drums reach out to us. 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. The initial investment is minimal. ($60.00 for a practice chanter, or drum sticks & pad)
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 George Dolby VFW Post in Davis Sq. Somerville.  
It is easily accessible from Routes 93, & 2.   
If you are interested in learning more, 
   Contact the Bandmaster Kevin Shea at 1-617-908-4969 or email irishprez@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
 
  



 

May 4, 2008
Newport Rhode Island
Police Parade

May 23, 2008
Transit Police Graduation
Fanueil Hall, Boston MA

May 25, 2008
Somerville MA Memorial Day Parade

July 26th, 2008
Private Wedding

August 14, 2008
Annual Pipe  Band Harbor Cruise
"Rock the Boat"
With the Fenian Sons
Help us fill the boat
Tickets available first week of June 2008

 
Newport Rhode Island
National Police Parade
Sunday May 4, 2008

check out www.policeparade.org for information on this great parade.


Mark your Calendar !!!!

I.A.P.O.A Pipes & Drums
Annual Boston Harbor Cruise..
Thursday, August 14, 2008 7pm
Join us as we set sail with 
Boston's own

"The Fenian Sons"
visit http://www.myspace.com/thefeniansons


Looking to get your Irish UP!!!
Below are some great bands to catch..
 The Fenian Sons   Inchicore
 Joshua Tree  Derek Keane
 Dropkick Murphy's  The Old Brigade
 Erin Og  

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



"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

 

                                 Bandmaster @ kshea@irishamericanpolice.org 

 Bagpipers  Drummers
 Dave Burns  Paddy Carroll (Secretary)      Snare
 Steve Carroll (Quartermaster)  Jimmy Casey                         Tenor
 Jimmy Cassidy (Pipe Major)  Lorin Ehler (Drum Sergeant)  Snare
 Eddie Burke  Steve Lyons (Treasurer)         Bass
 Dan Hart  Paul Norton (Contact Officer) Tenor
 Donny Mahoney  Paul Higgins                            Tenor
 John Haskell  Kevin Shea (Bandmaster)        Snare
 Ed O'Callaghan  Jim Harris (Drum Major)
 Ned Shinnick   Students
 Paul Upton  Drew Fleming   (P)
 Brendan O'Leary  Derek Sullivan  (P)
   Kevin Wood   (P) 
   

 

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

 Belmont MA. Police Dept.  Cambridge MA Police Dept.
 Danvers MA Police Department  Harvard University Police Dept.
 Lynn MA  Police Department  Manchester NH Police Dept.
  Massachusetts Department of Corrections  Massachusetts State Police
  Plymouth MA. Police Department  Quincy MA Police Department
  Somverville MA Police Department  Stoneham MA Police Department
  Topsfield MA Police Department   Waltham MA Police Department
   
 
Instructors
Jim Lundt (P)
Colum Lundt (D)
Sean Stanish (D)


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




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