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A BRIEF HISTORY OF
THE TARA
PIPES AND DRUMS
APRIL 2008
Welcome to the Tara Pipes and
Drums "Taras History Page". Below is a short history of the founding of
the Tara Pipes and Drums. Also listed is important band information.
The Tara Pipes and Drums began over thirty years ago by the man whose
name A.O.H. Division 15 bears. When Mike Hogan said to an incredulous
John Caffrey, "John, we're going to start a pipe band." John promptly
said, "You're crazy!"
The Division at that time had been
looking for something to encourage participation. Hogan was adamant
about the band and so the Tara Pipes and Drums came into existence.
Father Barry, pastor of St. Rose of Lima, graciously allowed the
basement of the rectory to be used for chanter practice. When the first
sets of pipes began to arrive however, the fledgling students were
politely informed that other accommodations would be necessary.
Through boisterous bus rides and
rain swept parades, with some pitfalls and a few sad times, the band has
persevered. Tara Pipes and Drums has always remained faithful to the
original concept, to promote Irish culture, and to provide an
opportunity to learn and play the pipes or drums.
Whether students stay for a few
short lessons, or become veteran musicians, the band is always open to
them, and we thank all of them for their contribution. (more history to
come) .
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Hibernate pp of hibernare, to pass the winter < hibernus, wintry
- to spend the winter in a dormant state
hibernation n
Hibernia
[L altered < Iverna, Juverna < OCelt Iverju, whence
OIr. Eriu: see Erin] poet. name for Ireland. Hibernian adj., n.
Hibernicism n. [< Hibernia + IC + ISM] an Irish characteristic, custom, idiom, etc.
Thanks to Frank Flood
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