Fostering
greater public understanding, recognition and appreciation of the history,
traditions, contributions, sacrifices, roles and missions of the men and
women of the U. S. Coast Guard, the United States Coast Guard Pipe Band is
available to fulfill a limited number of requests for performances at
changes of command, commissioning ceremonies for Coast Guard vessels and
units, military balls and dinners, patriotic and military parades, public
ceremonies and public concerts, highland games, retirement ceremonies,
memorial services, funerals of Coast Guard members, and similar ceremonies
and events in which any active, reserve, or auxiliary component of the
United States Coast Guard or United States Armed Forces is participating.
Sponsors for these events must fund all expenses such as
transportation, meals, lodging and promotional efforts.
Should your event not require the full band, district detachments of the
United States Coast Guard Pipe Band, as well as solo Pipers and Drummers,
are available on request.
For information on the United States Coast Guard Pipe Band's schedule, or to
submit a request for a special program appearance, please visit the United
States Coast Guard Pipe Band website at http://www.uscgpipeband.org/needpiper.php
The
Coast Guard Pipe Band is an unofficial, volunteer, organization affiliated
with the U.S. Coast Guard, organized as a Florida non-profit corporation
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
USCG Internal Resources | External Community Organizations |
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Authority and Guidance | America's Waterway Watch |
Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) | Boating Safety |
Naming Board Requests | Military Service Organizations |
Public Service Awards | Youth Organizations |