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Piper Tom Matthews |
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| Name: Tom Matthews |
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| Email: tom_matthews@hvrpolicepipesanddrums.org | ||
| County: Orange | ||
| Occupation: NYPD Captain (Ret) | ||
| Position In Band: Piper | ||
| Family Coat of Arms | Clan Tartan | |
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| When did you start piping? | 1991 | |
| How did you get your start in piping? |
One St Paddy's Day, a long time ago, in a drunken stupor, I made a promise to myself, that one day I would play the pipes. I didn't realize, it would take this long. |
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| Who was/were your teacher(s)? | Jeff Baynon, NYPD & Sue Hegney Bergen Irish. | |
| What make of bagpipes do you play? | Haven't the vaguest idea - very old! | |
| Favorite Pipe tune? | Dr Ross's 50th Welcome to the Argyllshire Gathering | |
| Favorite Pipe band? | Glasgow City Pipe Band | |
| What bands have you played with? | HVR Police Pipes & Drums is the only one. Unless you want to count me and Mike Hudson. | |
| What is your most memorable moment during your piping career? | Played at my best friend's funeral. | |
| What would your wish be for the band in the next few years? | To start a competition band, but no higher than grade 5. Any higher would be too much work!!!! | |
| What is the best tip that you can suggest to a new piper? | Enjoy yourself, sooner or later, it will all come together. | |
