Formed in 1984 and formerly known as the Albany Police Pipes and Drums, the City of Albany Pipe Band has a rich and storied history performing at hundreds of events throughout the Capital District. Originally founded by members of the Albany Police Department, today the band is made of civilians and competes in Grade V of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and travels around the Capital Region playing to the delight of thousands.
Fueled by Passion, thrived by CREATIVITY, that’s the easiest way to describe our band members.
| Pipe Corps | Drum Corps |
| Matt Wilson – Pipe Major | Dan O’Hare – Drum Major |
| Mike Foley – Band Manager | Katherine Urban – Lead Tip |
| Mike Battenfeld | Amelia Braddock |
| Erin Cole | |
| Glenn Braddock | Jenny Martin |
| Tom Callahan | Rob Anna |
| Matt Truex | |
| Paul Hickey | Instructors |
| Sean Higgins | Wes Cole |
| Mary Houghton | Tara Davidson |
| Matt Martin | Graham Thompson |
| Chris Shepherd | |
| We are always looking for new pipers and drummers. Contact us for more info. | |
We play numerous parades, competitions and festivals throughout the Capital Region. Come out and hear us.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
| Albany St. Patrick’s Parade | March 12 | 2pm | Albany |
| Scotia Glenville Outdoor | May 7 | 1:40pm | Cook Park |
| Siena Commencement | May 15 | 9:45am | MVP Arena |
| Scotia Memorial Parade | May 25 | 6:15pm | Scotia |
| Cohoes Memorial Parade | May 26 | 7pm | Cohoes |
| Maplewood Memorial Parade | May 27 | 6:30pm | Watervliet |
| Rensselaer Memorial Parade | May 29 | 2pm | Rensselaer |
| Albany Memorial Day Parade | May 30 | 9:30am | Albany |
| Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade | May 30 | 11am | Bethlehem |
| Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Flag Day Parade | June 9 | 7pm | Burnt Hills |
| Clifton Park July 4th Parade | July 4 | Noon | Clifton Park |
| Bovina Bicentennial Parade | July 30 | 10am | Bovina |
| Capital District Scottish Games | September 3 | TBD | Altamont |
Our award winning band is available for all types of occasions from full band jobs to individual pipers for weddings or funerals. Get in touch with us for details.
