About the Band


Monaghan is one of the oldest pipe bands in the United States, and traces its origins back to 1929. The Band's mission is to promote the public appreciation of playing pipes and drums through fellowship, performance, competition, and continuous development of skills. The Monaghan Pipe Band is a New York State incorporated and IRS recognized tax exempt, not forprofit organization.
The Band endeavors to play bagpipes and drums at the highest possible level of expertise at both the local and worldwide levels. To attain these goals, the Band has an active, ongoing educational program providing tuition in all facets of bagpiping and drumming.

The Band and the Community

The Monaghan Pipe Band maintains close ties with the local community. The Band is a regular participant in community events and performs several dozen times each year at numerous parades, competitions, charitable events, concerts and festivals throughout the entire New York tri state area. The Band performs for numerous charitable events including the March of Dimes and Relay for Life. The Band frequently performs at local college graduations, parades, church events and other local community activities.

The Competition Circuit

The Grade 2 band is led by PM Joe Brady Jr and lead drummer Rich Janniello. The Band also has an affiliated Grade 4 band, The Martin Duffy Memorial Pipe Band, which is attracting some seasoned veterans as well as some up and coming youngsters that will be the future of piping and drumming in the NYC metro area. The 2008 contest schedule will be published soon , but look for the Bands to perform at every local Grade 2 and Grade 4 event in the Eastern US. Wherever it travels, Monaghan proudly represents New York City as "New York City's Premier Pipe Band." (tm)

Monaghan is always seeking new talent, so if you are a novice piper or drummer, or a seasoned veteran, and wish to be part of the Monaghan tradition, come check us out.

The Band meets every Monday evening at Kelly Ryan's (click for more info).

For booking information, or for information on how to join the band, call band manager Ken Meagher on the Monaghan Hotline at (203) 952-7254 or send e-mail to info@monaghanpb.com.





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