New Jersey State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold
New Jersey, United States
About the band
The New Jersey State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold is a nonprofit band whose principal role is to honor fallen comrades at line-of-duty funerals. It also takes part in official State Police ceremonies and charitable events in New Jersey and beyond.
According to the history supplied with this listing, Detective Sergeant First Class Joseph Keely founded the band in February 1986. Its first official appearance was the 1987 Trenton Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Membership has comprised active and retired New Jersey State Troopers.
Recruitment
The supplied recruitment poster seeks pipers and drummers, says no experience is needed, and announces a start date of November 3, 2026. Contact the band through its official website or Facebook page for eligibility, instruction and rehearsal details. The poster does not specify a rehearsal address or time.
Photos and recruitment poster
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