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The Great American Irish Festival to Sponsor Pipe Band Competition.

April 4, 2008

Bagpipes have the distinctive honor of being the only musical instrument ever outlawed by a country as an "Instrument of War." The sound of the pipes has emboldened many a brave and gallant lad, while instilling absolute terror in the cold hearts of the foe. Bagpipes have the ability to bring a tear to the eye or stir the blood. Since our inception, bagpipe music has been an integral part of the Great American Irish Festival.

From melodious pipe band performances to the electrifying sounds of Neil Anderson, the sound of pipe music has drifted across the valley. We will now thunder the valley.

This year we will be taking pipe music one step further. One mighty step. The Great American Irish Festival has become a patron member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and will sponsor a Grade 4 and 5 EUSPBA Sanctioned Pipe Band Competition. Invitations are going out to every pipe band in the Northeast and the NYC Metro Area. 80 pipe bands in all. Festival attendees will be able to enjoy the sounds pipe band competitions all day on Saturday, as well as a Massed Band March and Performance on the athletic field at the conclusion of the competition. We are excited about the competition and thrilled to be a patron member of the EUSPBA.

If you are a pipe band member, please check out our competition page. Our prize monies and benefits are nothing less than exceptional. We will do our utmost to ensure that every pipe band member has an absolutely fantastic time. We are the fastest growing festival in the country and we do things right the first time.

If you are pipe band enthusiast or festival patron, please check out our competition page. We will be adding many links of interest, so please check it often.

Please contact me with any questions, suggestions or comments.

Pat O'Hara
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