The Finger Lakes Pipe Band

The Finger Lakes Pipe Band was established in August of 2008 as a Grade-5 competition band under the leadership of Pipe Major Mark Cushing. Dedicated to making the best music possible in the traditional Scottish pipe-band idiom, the FLPB participates in concerts, parades, highland games and Gaelic/Celtic festivals throughout the Finger Lakes region and beyond. After successful competition seasons in 2009 and 2010, we were promoted to Grade 4 for 2011 and will compete again at Grade 4 in 2012 (see the Schedule page).

We have fun, too. A great deal of supportive camaraderie goes along with the hard work. Contact Steve Monroe (allpro@stny.rr.com) to arrange FLPB participation at your event. Or use our Contact page.

Practice is weekly, alternating between the 1st Presbyterian Church in Ithaca and the Ancient Order of Hibernians hall in Elmira. We are actively recruiting pipers and drummers willing to make the effort to build their skills while contributing to the success of the band. Contact Allan Eaglesham (aeaglesh@twcny.rr.com) if you would like to join us in building a winning tradition of great music. Instruction is available.

Join the band on Facebook, where you can get more information, including photos and videos.

The Finger Lakes Pipe Band hosts the Ithaca Scottish Games.
ISG is also on Facebook