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Pipe Major Jim Noble |
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Name:
Jim Noble |
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Email: jim_noble@hvrpolicepipesanddrums.org |
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County:
Orange |
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Occupation:
Spring Valley Police
Officer |
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Position In Band:
Pipe Major |
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Family
Coat of Arms |
Clan
Tartan |
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When did you start
piping? |
1990 |
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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. |
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Who was/were your
teacher(s)? |
Brian Smith, Grade 1
Piper and Joe Brady Open Piper |
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What make of bagpipes
do you play? |
Hardie |
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Favorite Pipe tune? |
Mist Covered
Mountains |
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Favorite Pipe band? |
Gordon Highlanders |
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What bands have you
played with? |
Westchester County
Police Pipe and Drum, Rockland County Police Pipe Band, Orange County
AOH Div 1 Pipe Band. |
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What is your most
memorable moment during your piping career? |
The day we formed the
Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipe band. |
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What would your wish
be for the band in the next few years? |
To be the premier
pipe band in the Hudson Valley Region. |
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What is the best tip
that you can suggest to a new piper? |
Don't give up and
keep practicing. |