The CuChullain (koo-hull-in) Pipe Band has been teaching and performing Celtic music in Morris County, NJ since 1977. Founder Michael J. Smith recognized the need to form a pipe band in the area. This need was to help keep traditional music alive and help it flourish. The band provides a unique opportunity for new and experienced musicians to share their love of Celtic music and improve their skills. For more than a quarter century, a countless number of people have learned to play the bagpipes and drums through the CuChullain Pipe Band. Several have gone on to become outstanding musicians that have helped to advance the art significantly. The band, similarly, has gained recognition in competitions, parades, and civic events held across the country.
          After one particularly successful competition season, U.S. Congressman Dean Gallo honored the band by naming it to the New Jersey Pride Honor Roll in the Congressional Record of the 102nd Congress. This award was presented to the band at the first annual Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16, 1991. The band has led or participated in the parade ever since.

Mission Statement -

• To promote, preserve, and perform Celtic music.
• To promote and preserve Celtic culture.
• To attract, train, and retain the highest caliber bagpipe and drum musicians.
• To commit to excellence in tuition, competition, and performance.
• To provide free tuition on the bagpipes and drums.
• To have fun!

We're a Performance Band

• We play between 15-20 performances each year.
• Funds raised by the band are used to offset the costs of uniforms, instruction, drums, piping supplies, and travel expenses.

We're a Competition Band

• We are a Grade V competition band in the E.U.S.P.B.A. (The Eastern United States Pipe Band Association).
• We travel to sanctioned competitions across the Eastern United States.

We're a Teaching Band

• We provide free tuition for beginner and advanced bagpipe and drum students alike.
• Piping instruction is currently provided by Todd Ferrie. Todd is a member of the Kenmure Pipe Band (currently the only NJ band competing in Grade II) and has competed at the North American & World Pipe Band Championships on several occasions.
• Drumming instruction is currently provided by Bob Adams. Bob is a member of the Grade II Monaghan Pipe Band (“ New York City’s Premier Pipe Band”). Bob brings a lifetime of drumming experience to the band.

We have FUN as a Band

• We are a family oriented band that is a family in many ways.
• Band trips to competitions and performances build camaraderie and friendships.
• Band social gatherings create a strong sense of fellowship.
• Band members come from all walks of life and range in age from 8 to 60+.

Our Tartan: Ancient Hunting MacFarlane