The Michael
Collins Pipes and Drums was founded on June
29, 1996. The Band chose its name to honor Michael
Collins
who is regarded as the father of the Irish Republic;
and to align itself more closely with its primary
patron, the Michael Collins Division of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH),
based in Denver Colorado. The Band considers
it a great honor to carry his name.
The Band's connection with the AOH assures close
ties with Colorado's Irish community and therefore,
Irish music will always play a major role in
the band's repertoire. The Band's mission also
includes a promise to avoid political discord,
discrimination, or exclusion of new members
on the basis of religion, political or social
ideology, or ethnic heritage. The band's objective
is to learn and play great pipe music and to
have fun.
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