Alumni Member Listing - City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums

City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums

Alumni Roster

Kate Frear - Drummer
Kate was a drummer in CAPD from 2007 to 2008 while she studied for her music degree at George Mason University. She now is a School Band Director in Chesapeake, VA.

Ian Boyd - Drummer
Ian played snare drum in the band from 2006 to 2007 and has moved on to pursue his college degree.

Matthew Brenzo - Piper
A piper in Grade 3 individual competitions, Matt is currently on leave from the band while he pursues his college studies.

Sam McVane - Piper
One of our most accomplished young pipers, Sam was with the band in 2006 and 2007. He is currently a student at the College of William and Mary.

Jason Rutchauskas - Tenor Drummer
Jason played tenor in the drum ranks from 2005-2007.

Bryan Wilson - Snare Drummer
Bryan served in the CAPD drum ranks from 2006 to 2008.

Rich Adams - Piper
Rich spent 3 1/2 years playing for the Canadian Forces Europe Pipes and Drums under P/M Hugh Macpherson in Lahr, Germany.

Frank Buydos -Piper
Frank, a former Pipe Major of the band, took the lead in being the "sound" man for the band and kept everyone in tune!

Rab Carrick - Tenor/Bass Drummer
Rab, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, learned with the Boys Brigade and then played with the famous Clan McRae Pipe Band.

Paul Cassens - Snare Drummer
Paul played with CAPD from 2004 to 2006.

Tom Chandlee - Snare Drummer
Tom served as Drum Sergeant from 2005-2006 and was a long time CAPD member.

John Cody - Drum Major
John is a former Drum Major of the CAPD

Doug Dearie -Piper
Doug is a former piper with the CAPD.

Matt Dolan - Lance Sergeant Piper/ Quartermaster
Matt joined the band in 2006 and became One of our most consistent pipers. He also served as band quartermaster from 2007 to 2009 when he relocated to the Boston area.

Joe Gott - Piper
Joe was an active member of CAPD from 2003 to 2006.

Doug Gow - Piper
Doug retired from piping in 2005 to tend to his estate in Virginia's horse country and to spend more time with his grandchildren!

Mike Hamilton - Piper
Mike was a piper with CAPD from 2003 until 2009. A true gentleman, Mike always gave a great effort. The band wishes him him all the best in his retirement!

Helen Harlow - Tenor Drummer
Helen, originally from Scotland, is the guru for piping competitions at many of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA) Games; Helen is also responsible for EUSPBA Memberships.

Joe Jordan - Piper
Doctor Joe (formerly the band's official physician) maintains contact with CAPD from his home in Manhattan.

Alexander McAdam - Piper
Alex is a former Pipe Major of the CAPD and served in the band for over 30 years.

Kevin MacIntosh - Piper
Kevin was in the CAPD from 1996 to 2000, and served as pipe sergeant during that time. His honors include being named the Champion Piper of Zimbabwe and the South African Piping Champion.

Merton Meade - Piper
Merton is a former Pipe Major of the CAPD!

John Morrisson - Piper
During his playing time with the band, John was "Mr Dependable"... could always be counted on to be on time and perfectly turned out!

Paul Murphy- Piper
At 13 years old, Paul played with the skill and poise of a veteran. His performances of Amazing Grace never failed to please an audience. A member from 2007 to 2009, Paul keeps in contact with the band from his new home in the St Louis area.

Harry Raab - Snare Drummer
Harry retired from the band in 2007 after many years of distinguished service as Drum Sergeant. He was one of our most accomplished side drummers and was responsible for many of the scores played by the drum section.

Dan Sloan - Piper
Dan (hole-in-one) Sloan was a mainstay in the band for many years, serving as sergeant quartermaster. He retired to Florida in 2007.

Ken Smith-Christmas - Snare Drummer
Ken was one of the founding members of the band and served as Drum Sergeant on numerous occasions over the years! Ken speaks several languages; however, he made most of them up himself! The band spent much time looking for Ken, who was always sneaking off to "play" (we use the term loosely) his fiddle!

Dorothy Taft - Piper
Dorothy joined the band in 1984. Proud of her Douglas ancestry, Dorothy prepared a CD of Douglas-related music and verse, entitled: O Douglas, O Douglas, Tender and True. and a book "Scotland through the Douglases" which offers historical detail about the Douglases during Scotland's years of independence (1320-1707).

Jim Taft - Snare Drummer
Jim took up the drums after his attempts to become a professional baseball player failed!!! Jim started with the band in 1984.

Greg Trevarthen - Piper
Greg was a member of the pipe ranks from 2004 through 2007. He also played with the Honolulu Police Pipes And Drums, and the University of Mary Washington Pipes And Drums. He retired from the US Marine Corps and now lives in South Carolina.

Ben Williams - Tenor Drummer
Ben Williams has been a friend of the band for over 20+ years; some time before he joined the band! He competed with the band on bass drum and rhythm tenor drum.