U.S. Coast Guard Clan Badge imageJoin the Band

Membership in the band is open to all active duty, reserve and retired members of the U. S. Coast Guard, active members of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and honorably discharged wartime Coast Guard Veterans who support the purposes of the band. In addition to bagpipers and drummers, membership is also 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.

Step One

If you're interested in becoming a member of the Pipe Band, please contact the Recruiting Coordinator (listed below). He/she will assist you in the application process. Review the Band s Bylaws and Uniform Regulations, complete the application and go to step 2. If the Recruiting Coordinator is not responsive or the position is vacant, contact the Pipe Major. Download the Band Application and complete in as much detail as possible.

Band Application [.pdf file]

By-Laws 24MAY22[PDF File]

Uniform Regulations(Change 2)[PDF File]

Step Two

Send the application to the Band Secretary. He/she will review it to confirm the applicants eligibility and forward it to the applicable Band Officer(s) for further action. Upon notification of acceptance, you will become a member of the band.

Step Three

After becoming a member, you will gain access to the Members area of the Website. Prospective Pipers & Drummers will need to audition to become qualied/eligible to perform representing the Band/Coast Guard. Pipers who present themselves as having some current level of experience will be considered Provisional Pipers. until such time as an audition can be completed. You must have an audition before becoming a Band Piper and be eligible to perform with the band in our uniform. After you have achieved a sufficient standard of performance ability, you can audition to be a USCGPB Advanced Piper. Only members authorized as Advanced Piper by the PM, are approved to perform solo events representing us in our uniform. This audition may be in person, over the telephone or through an audio recording. The Pipe Major or Drum Sergeant will determine the audition method and schedule the audition with the Member. The member will be notified in advance of what will be required in the audition (i.e. tunes, settings, exercises, etc). If a prospective performer is not found to have achieved adequate proficiency, they will be considered in-training for the requested position. Proficiency for non-playing positions (such as Color Guard and Administrative positions) will be determined by the appropriate band officer.

A member who has been a member of the Band for at least a year and who has participated in at least one national event or two local events approved by the Pipe Major within the past twenty-four months shall be considered an active member with voting rights.

Upon acceptance in the Band, you can expect to be contact by varuois leadership members based on your membership affiliation ie., the Pipe Major, Drum Major, Color Guard Coordinator, Regional Coordinator, etc.


Recruiting Coordinator

Ken Hines, CDR, USCG Ret

Pipe Major

ML Loudermilk


U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band, Inc.
290 NW Peacock Blvd #881316
Port Saint Lucie , Florida 34988