To support its mission of "keeping the tradition alive," Blackthorn Pipe Band welcomes inquiries from Pipers and Drummers who may wish to join its ranks. We are currently looking to add to both the Pipe and Drum Corps. While we are a registered EUSPBA Grade V band, our primary emphasis is on public and private performances. We have different levels of piping and drumming talent, including competition level players and our continuing goal is to improve our musical repertoire and our standards of performance. We prefer musicians with some experience who will commit to attending weekly practices, currently at Tara Circle in North Yonkers (see directions.) We meet Tuesday Evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Our usual practice routine is for both Corps to first practice separately and then the Band comes together for the remainder of the time. For inquiries please contact Rita Orlando at midgethorn@verizon.net or 914 636-1959. We look forward to hearing from you.
Blackthorn Pipe Band
is Grateful to The Tara
Circle for the generous use of its facilities for its practices.
The Tara
Circle is a not for profit organization, dedicated to establishing a cultural
center to bring together all those interested in preserving, protecting and
promoting Irish Heritage and Culture for present and future generations through
education, athletics and cultural events.
Rehearsal Information
| Location: | Alder Manor, Yonkers, NY. |
| Schedule: | Tuesday evenings, 7:30pm-9:30pm |
| Address: |
Alder Manor, 1061 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 View Larger Map |
| Directions: |
From Manhattan, or NJ via George Washington Bridge:
Take the Saw Mill Parkway to Exit 9 - Executive Blvd., Yonkers. Go up the hill to North Broadway traffic light. Turn left. Turn right into first entrance. It is marked Elizabeth Seton College-Foxfire School. |