Pipes & Drums
Founded in 2011 by President Brother Frank Byrne ’75, the CBA Pipes & Drums Band is one of the few high school pipe bands in the country.
Created to offer students a unique musical experience and high-quality instruction, the band meets weekly throughout the school year—and up to three times per week during its peak performance season in February and March.
The band performs regularly at local schools, parades, and special receptions, proudly representing CBA across the region. All students are welcome to join, including those with no previous musical experience. Club officers are selected by the moderators based on skill, commitment, and performance. To remain a member in good standing, students are required to attend at least 75% of practices and 85% of performances.
Spring 2026 Schedule
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Sunday, March 1 / Belmar St. Patrick’s Parade
Friday, March 6 / Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Dinner
Sunday, March 8 / Rumson St. Patrick Parade
Friday, March 13 / Spring Lake Heights Middle School
Saturday, March 14 / Little Silver Firehouse
Sunday, March 15 / South Amboy St. Patrick’s Parade
Tuesday, March 17 / New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 21 / Keyport St. Patrick’s Parade
Friday, May 1 / Senior March Out
Monday, May 25 / Memorial Day Parades (Freehold & Farmingdale)
Recent Awards
2025
• Best Junior Marching Unit – Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Best Band, 1st Place – Freehold Memorial Day Parade
• Judges Choice Award, 2nd Place – Freehold Memorial Day Parade
2024
• Best Junior Marching Unit – Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Best Band, 1st Place – Freehold Memorial Day Parade
2023
• Best Junior Marching Unit – Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Best Overall Band, 2nd Place – Freehold Memorial Day Parade
• Best Marching Unit, 2nd Place – Freehold Memorial Day Parade
2022
• Best Marching Unit – Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Best Band – Freehold Memorial Day Parade
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2022
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
2025-2026 Band Officers
Club Documents
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