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Stuart Paul, Pipe Major
Stuart has been piping since 1966. He resides in Leominster, MA
He has been the band's pipe major since 1991. Stuart is
available as an individual piper for private events
email Stuart or
wire Stuart at (978) 537-7044 |
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Fred LeBlanc,
Drum Major
Fred has played both the bass and
tenor drums for SHP&D in parades and competitions.
In 2012 he took on the role of Drum Major and leads during
parades. He is also responsible for the bands' dress and
deportment. Fred retired from the Leominster Fire
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Deb
Legros, Pipe Sergeant
Deb joined the band in 2004. She assumed the role of Pipe
Sergeant in 2006 and as Band President in 2007. Deb
lives in Fitchburg, MA and is also a Black belt in Kenpo Karate.
Deb is available as individual piper for events.Home:
978-343-3421
Mobil: 978-855-5738 |
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Sue Dunbar, Drum
Sergeant
Sue has been with the band for eleven years and is an
music teacher in the Amherst, MA public schools.
She lives in New Salem, MA with her husband Bruce and two
sons who are both musicians. In her other life she is a
professional flutist who is very busy with shows and concerts.
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Dr.
Mark Funk |
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Alice Funk
As a snare drummer, Alice must
work with the Bass and Tenor drummers to control the tempo
of the music being performed.
Alice's role is critical as her street beat keeps the timing for
parade marches. Alice joined the band in 2003 and serves
as the treasurer.
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Bill
Reed
" I first heard the bagpipes played while training in
a mock battle between the US Army and the British Territorial
Army in 1989. The battleground was enveloped in thick fog, they
started playing the pipes just as dawn started to break. I
wanted to play that day." Bill is the 2010-11 Band President.
Under the direction of Stu, Bill learned to read music and play
the pipes in about a year. |
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Roryk Brewer |
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Dr.
Gary Wilson |
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Michael Keane
Michael started with the band
in 2009 and is working with the mid section as a Tenor drummer.
In 2011, he started working with the Bass drum for parades and
competitions. Mr. Keane is passionate about his Scottish and Irish heritage. He is also a beekeeper
in Leominster, MA and serves as the band's webmaster. |
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Sean
Kessler
Wanting to connect to his Celtic roots, Sean started to
learn to play the pipes in 2008 under the direction
of Pipe Major Stuart Paul.
His love for the instrument and desire to perform with the band
are the key motivating factors in his drive to improve his skill
as a piper. |
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Steve Arpano
Steve joined the
band in 2010 and plays the snare drum. He is a lifelong
resident of Leominster, and played in the
Leominster High School
band in the late 20th century. |
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Mike Harris
Mike is a resident of
the Green Mountain State (Vermont) and has the longest drive to
make it to practices.
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Adelaide Sargent |
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Todd Parsons
Todd is a Sargent with the
Ashburnham, MA Police Department and has been playing the
bagpipes since 2004 He joined SHP&D in 2009.
He is also the Pipe Major for Police Pipes and Drums or
Worcester. |
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Greg Seward |
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Drew Paul
Drew's talents in the band allows
SHP&D to perform at many events. Drew has performed all
instruments in the drum corps until 2009. At that time he
began to play the bagpipes.
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Al Paquin,
Drum Major and Band Manager
Al retired from the US Navy after 28 plus years in
the submarine force. He and his family lived in Blairmore and
Dunoon Scotland for almost 8 years while stationed in the Holy
Loch. The Annual Burns’ Supper is one of the many Scottish
traditions the Paquins brought to Central New England. |
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Dr. Alex
Paul
With his father as Pipe Major, Alex
has grown up with the band. He has been a regular face in the
circle since beginning his piping career in 1998. Though
currently in San Diego he returns regularly to
partake in the band's major performances. |
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Additional
Band Members:
Pipers:
Peter Sargent
Greg Seward
Patrick Tevlin
Gary Brake
In the wings:
Janet Lashua
Erin Girouard |
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