Members

St. Patrick's Pipe Band of Sacramento Membership

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Band Leadership

Chaplain, Fr. Michael Stinson

Fr. Stinson, FSSP was appointed chaplain of the band in July of 2009. He is a Parochial Vicar at St. Stephen the First Martyr Catholic Church.

Band Manager, Matthew White

Matthew White (on the pipes) is a parishioner of St. Stephen's Church. He played formerly with the White Hackle Pipe Band. Phone 916-225-2634 or email semperamdg@gmail.com

Lead Piper, Charlie Dana

Charlie joined the band in September of 2007, has attended over 100 practice sessions and participated in over 17 special events.

Lead Drummer, Matthew Murphy

Matthew joined the band in May of 2007, has attended over 100 practice sessions and participated in over 18 special events.

Consultant Teachers

& Adult Advisors

Consultant Teacher for Piping & Ensemble, Ryan Murray

Ryan Murray has been playing the pipes for some time & is an accomplished bagpiper and musician. He formerly played the with the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band, but now serves as the P/M for the City of Sacramento Pipe Band organization. Fortunate to retain his services, he assists us to maintain a great sound. You may see him in the community as the principal conductor for the Townsend Opera.

Consultant Teacher for Drum Corps, Jane McPherson

Jane McPherson is an accomplished drummer and grew up in the City of Sacramento Pipe Band organization, where she currently is the acting D/S.

Drummer, Thomas Rance

Mr. Rance joined the band in October of 2010. Mr. Rance serves as an adult advisor within the group and is a parishioner of St. Stephen's. He is a professional percussionist with a local symphony.

Advisor, Larry White

Larry White serves in an advisory capacity to the band in business & organizational matters. He works as a principal in a local Diocesan Catholic School.

Honorary Members

Our past Chaplains each developed their own rapport with the boys in the group, led us in prayer, and preached on various topics related to the band.

Past Chaplain, Fr. Federico Masutti

Fr. Masutti agreed to be the chaplain of the band following the transfer of Fr. Novokowsky in the Fall of 2008. He served as chaplain until July of 2009. During Fr. Masutti's tenure with the band he helped with various things. He taught the membership about the meaning of Eutrapelia (right recreation). Fr. Masutti also spoke to the band members and their families about the Shield of Faith while reading from a book by Father Lasance (The Young Man's Guide).

Past Chaplain, Fr. Robert Novokowsky

Fr. Novokowsky was our first band chaplain. He graciously gave permission for the band to be formed in March of 2007. During his tenure, Fr. Novokowsky spoke to the band about unity and what it means to truly "band together". He also treated upon the greater good to be achieved by a group of people who selflessly work together, as opposed to a group of "individualists".

St. Patrick's Pipe Band of Sacramento

"Christus in omni oculo me vidente. Christus in omni aure me audiente." [translation: "Christ in every eye that sees me. Christ in every ear that hears me." (from the Lorica of St. Patrick) ]