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 carrollspc@yahoo.com

 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 Steve Carroll . email carrollspc@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
 


 Newport Rhode Island Police Parade
Sunday May 2, 2010
policeparade.org


Somerville MA Memorial Day Parade
Sunday, May 30, 2010



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

 The Fenian Sons   Inchicore
 Joshua Tree  Derrik Keane
 Dropkick Murphy's  The Old Brigade
 Erin Og
Andy Healy Band
 New England Pubcrawlers		  Wolfetones
 Gobshites
Dockside Saints


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

 

                                You can contact the Bandmaster @ carrollspc@yahoo.com

 Bagpipers  Drummers
 Jim Lundt (Inst)  Paddy Carroll (Drum Sergeant)       Snare
 Dave Burns  Jimmy Casey    (Secretary)              Tenor      bigcat1966@verizon.net
 Steve Carroll ( Bandmaster &
Quartermaster)
carrollspc@yahoo.com 		 Lorin Ehler     (IAPOA Asst. Treas) Snare    
 Jimmy Cassidy (Pipe Major)
 Dan Hart  Paul Norton (Contact Officer)         Tenor     iapoapipesdrums@yahoo.com
 John Haskell  Paul Higgins                                    Tenor/Bass
 Donny Mahoney  Jim Harris                                        Drum Major        
 Ed O'Callaghan  John McKenna                                Snare (S)
 Ned Shinnick (Treasurer)  Ren McEachern                              Snare
 Paul Upton  
 Jim Gabriel
 Robert Casey   
   

 

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 Harvard University Police Dept.
 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
 Boston University Police Department U.S. Customs & Border Protection
 
Instructors
Jim Lundt (P)
 

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 !