The City of Chicago is looking for a bass for their Grade 5 band for the upcoming season.  The band is ready to compete a full schedule and they only piece they are missing is some one to handle the bass.  The band is willing to work with anyone that's interested in playing this season.  The band has 8 pipers, 4 snares and a tenor.  If anybody is interested or has any questions, please contact Marty Boyle at mgb411@gmail.com 

 

 

 

 

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• For Sale: Engraved sterling silver and ivory Henderson pipes; completely set up with bag and reeds.  Comes with sterling silver soled chanter.  Purchased in 1975 new from PM Weatherston of the Red Hackle PB.  Played in a Chicago Gr 2 PB.$4400.  Call 847-842-4549 or 847-602-5516. Paul McHugh - Chicago Celtic PB.

 

• Hamish Moore Scottish Smallpipes, Key of A, excellent condition.

  Ebony drones/chanter, cocobolo mounts, silver ferrules with high B key added.

  There is a fourth hole cut (with plug that matches drones) to (easily) add a D drone.  Hard case included. Made in 2001.  $2400  Contact:  wilsondm@purdue.edu or call Denise at (765) 746-5204.

  (presently there is a one-year wait for Moore's pipes)

 

• For Sale:  R.G. Hardies (hardly used) and a nice case  plus a Practice Chanter.  Seller played with the St. Stephens band in Rockford MI. and has decided to sell them for a very fair price if a student or a dedicated person you might know of would like to buy them, please contact Jonathan Lorenz @ jrlorenz@gmail.com  or  616-334-0451

  

   

• Older, used Henderson pipes with a Hardy chanter for sale.  Also beginner's practice chanter available.  Please call Doreen at 616-443-6044 (my email receiving is currently having a problem.  I can also be reached at FAX 616-863-0903 or office ph:  616-863-9390.

   

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• The City of Chicago Pipe Band, in the spirit of improving piping in the area, is offering to consult and assist in the piping aspect of pipe band competition to Chicago area bands at no charge at your respective practice facility.  Call Pat Lynch @ 773-875-6812 to discuss your band's needs and how the City of Chicago Pipe Band can help develop as bagpipers and musicians.

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