Pipe Band

Band Meetings are held before every practice at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays
Band Practice begins shortly after that at around 7:30 pm on Wednesdays


Our Mission:

The IONA College Pipe Band is a main stay and defining characteristic at IONA college. There are many players in the band and always people willing to support and possibly join the band. The Pipe Band has many talented musicians who are capable of teaching new people to play in the band. The Pipe Band participates at many on campus events such as Homecoming Weekend and Maroon Madness in addition to playing for other clubs and organizations. The Pipe Band also participates at many parades around the St. Patrick's day season at many off campus locations.

Executive Officers:

Director - Al Thiel

Pipe Major - Carl Donley
Pipe Sergeant - Brendan Gomez
Drum Sergeant - J.P. Kavanaugh
Band President - Connor Buckley
Secretary - Meaghan Mallon
Band Manager - Florance Maroney

Events:
In addition to numerous athletic and club events that the pipe band plays for, the pipe band also takes place in the world renowned New York City St. Patrick's Day parade and always puts forth a great show and proudly represents IONA. The band also has a concert each year on campus that incorporates piping as well overall skills of band members and Iona students. Be on the look out for more information in the fall.

Contact information:
Carl Donley or Florance Maroney
Office of Student Development: Al Thiel
Office of Admissions: Brian Johnson or Kathy Reilly

Spring 2010 Performance Schedule

Date
Event/Location
Parade Kick-off Time
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Rockaway, Queens
1:00 pm
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Yonkers
1:30 pm
Saturday, March 13, 2010
White Plains
12:00 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Throgs Neck, Bronx
12:00 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Eastchester
3:00 pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade:
Alums who would like to march with the band see: http://www.ionaconnections.com/?page=StPatricksDay, Students please come to the Office of Student Development
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Rockland, Pearl River
1:30 pm
Sunday, March 25, 2010
West Point Military Tattoo
TBD

Want to join the Iona College Pipe Band?

Auditions: March 27, 2010
Location: Robert V. LaPenta Student Union Zone
Time: 9:00 am

If interested in participating in auditions please contact Al Thiel in the Office of Student Development at (914) 633 - 2360 for more details.