Chicago Celtic Pipe Band

The Chicago Celtic Pipe Band was founded in 1997, by Jim Enright Sr. Currently competitive in grades 3 and 5 in the Midwest Pipe Band Association.

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What are you doing when you aren't piping/drumming? Mostly just work. Piping and Drumming is my passion, so most nights and weekends are filled with either lessons or practice. Beyond that I love to spend time outside and with my friends.

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Here's this week's musician of the week!

Name: Allison Hildebrand

Instrument/Other Instruments played: I played trumpet for a little over 8 years. I also play tenor with Midlothain Scottish.

Years Playing: Just under 3.

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What are your musical goals? I'd like to reach open class/professional grade with both pipes and drums. I'd love to play in a G1 circle too.

What other music do you like? Soft Rock, some classic rock, and just a bit of country.

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What other music do you like?
Depends on my mood. 24 genres and over 18,000 titles to choose from on my computer.

What are you doing when you aren't piping/drumming?
Driving semi, farm work, my horses, reading going for walks, exploring backroads, crocheting, cross stitch,

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Meet the band! Here is our first player of the week!
Name: Susan Martin

Instument: Bagpipes

Years Playing: 7

Musical goals?
Continuous improvement leading to an advanced grade.

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Having a great day today at our double rehearsal. Waukesha here we come! #JESMPB #CCPB #Bagpipes #pipeband

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What an interesting (yet not tiring 😉) 4th of July parade in Lake Bluff today! #midlopb

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Our grade 5 band had our first in person rehearsal since the pandemic started! We are so excited to have everyone back and we are staying safe keeping it outside and distanced. Our fingers are numb from the cold, but we are happy to be back playing as a group!

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A great day indeed for our tenors!

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Our midsection had their first in-person practice in over a year last weekend! Hugs (masked up) were abound 😷🥰 #midlopb #practice #bandfamily

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We had our first Zoom meeting with both bands last night and we are excited for this new adventure with @PipeCeltic ! Keep an eye on our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for more information as time goes on. #midlopb #chicagoceltic

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and Pipe Corporal Tom Hinrichsen, a grade 1 class piper. Should you have any interest please send us a note! More information to come from both bands on our Facebook and Twitter pages. #bagpipes #pipeband #CCPB #midlopb

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The Chicago Celtic Pipe Band and Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band are excited to announce a new partnership between our two organizations! Together, we will be focusing on accomplishing two goals:

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Midlothian Scottish is pleased to welcome Marty Boyle back to the band as Drum Sergeant joining our experienced leadership team comprised of former Drum Sergeant Brad Miller, Pipe Major Tristan Wilson, Pipe Sergeant Brian Dodge, both open class pipers,

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When it's time to resume rehearsals after fall break! Ready to tackle new music and enjoy our new rehearsal space/night! #bagpipes #pipeband

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Good luck from the band to all of you playing in the worlds today! #bagpipes #Pipeband

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Wishing safe travels and the best of luck to all of our pipe band friends going to the worlds! #bagpipes