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Pipe Major Jim Noble

Name:   Jim Noble

Email:  jim_noble@hvrpolicepipesanddrums.org
County:   Orange
Occupation:   Spring Valley Police Officer
Position In Band:   Pipe Major

Family Coat of Arms Clan Tartan
When did you start piping? 1990
How did you get your start in piping? Encouraged to start piping as a Westchester County Police officer by members of the Westchester County police Emerald Society Pipe band.
Who was/were your teacher(s)? Brian Smith, Grade 1 Piper and Joe Brady Open Piper
What make of bagpipes do you play?  Hardie
Favorite Pipe tune? Mist Covered Mountains
Favorite Pipe band? Gordon Highlanders
What bands have you played with? Westchester County Police Pipe and Drum, Rockland County Police Pipe Band, Orange County AOH Div 1 Pipe Band.
What is your most memorable moment during your piping career? The day we formed the Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipe band.
What would your wish be for the band in the next few years? To be the premier pipe band in the Hudson Valley Region.
What is the best tip that you can suggest to a new piper? Don't give up and keep practicing.