Commonwealth Pipes & Drums
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Competition Placings Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | EUSPBA |
| Region | North America |
| Country | United States |
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About the Band
Commonwealth Pipes & Drums is based in Melrose, Massachusetts, near Boston. The organisation describes its roots as stretching back to 1921, with the present band formally re-established in 2017. It was formerly known as Kevin Barry Pipes and Drums before adopting the Commonwealth name.
The band competes under the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and has built a strong Grade 3 profile, taking part in contests across the East Coast and Canada. Recent achievements include winning Grade 3 at the North American Pipe Band Championships and first place at the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Today, Commonwealth Pipes & Drums continues as a competitive and community-focused band, representing the Boston area through performance, competition and player development, with international appearances including the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
Competition Results
| Order | Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points | Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 11 Jul 2026 | Jersey Shore Piping and Drumming Classic | 5 | 1 | March | 7.54 | Yes |
| #2 | 27 Jun 2026 | Hudson Valley Pipe Band Championships | 5 | 6 | March | -1.96 | Yes |
| #3 | 7 Jun 2026 | NJ Irish Festival | 5 | 1 | March | 7.28 | Yes |
| #4 | 16 May 2026 | Fair Hill Scottish Games | 5 | 1 | March | 5.58 | Yes |
| #5 | 30 Aug 2025 | Capital District Scottish Games | 5 | 2 | March | 6.97 | Yes |
| #6 | 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 3A | 7 | MSR | -1.38 | Yes |
| #7 | 2 Aug 2025 | Glengarry Highland Games (PPBSO-Sanctioned) | 3 | 1 | Medley | 6.01 | Yes |
| #8 | 12 Jul 2025 | Jersey Shore Piping and Drumming Classic | 5 | 1 | March | 8.58 | Yes |
| #9 | 28 Jun 2025 | Hudson Valley Pipe Band Championships | 5 | 2 | March | 6.61 | No |
| #10 | 8 Jun 2025 | NJ Irish Festival | 5 | 1 | March | 7.57 | No |
| #11 | 3 May 2025 | Union County Celtic Festival | 5 | 1 | March | 9.60 | No |