I don play either the pipes or the drums; can I still join the Coast Guard Pipe Band?
Membership is open to those who are otherwise qualified but who are not proficient in the playing of bagpipes or drums but who can serve the Pipe Band in other capacities such as color guards, liaison coordination and similar support functions. These functions include: (1) recruiting and qualification of Band Members; (2) fund raising and public affairs; (3) the procurement and maintenance of band equipment and uniforms; (4) receipt, scheduling and coordination of requests for performances and appearances of the Pipe Band, Band detachments and Pipers; (5) publication of a schedule of performances and appearances; and, (6) coordination and maintenance of liaison with the Coast Guard Foundation, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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- I don play either the pipes or the drums; can I still join the Coast Guard Pipe Band?
