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SCOTIA-GLENVILLE PIPE BAND INC
Schenectady, NY · EIN 200877771 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A6C · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · cdyouthpipeband.com
revenue
$87K
expenses
$81K
net assets
$10K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Public education of Scottish music and heritage

profile · synthesized from sources

Youth pipe band based in Scotia, New York, focused on teaching Scottish piping and drumming to students ages 8 to 18. The organization emphasizes musical excellence and competition, fielding a premier competitive youth ensemble that performs at Scottish games, parades, and ceremonies across the Northeast, Canada, and Scotland. Operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a strong educational mission in Scottish heritage.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

CD Indoor
Annual indoor piping and drumming solo events and mini-band competition held in February
CD Outdoor
Annual outdoor piping and drumming solo events and band competition sanctioned by the EUSPBA, held in May in Scotia, NY
Competition Band
Advanced ensemble for skilled youth pipers and drummers that competes at Scottish Games across the Northeast, Canada, and Scotland
Learn To Play Program
Provides small group instruction on Great Highland Bagpipes and Scottish drums (snare, tenor, bass) for youth ages 8 to 18, held weekly from October through August
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Irish and Scottish Cultural Performance & Instruction 3 activities
    • Hosts sanctioned solo and band competitions
      Organizes and hosts EUSPBA-sanctioned solo and band events, providing competitive opportunities in the pipe band community.
    • Operates the Capital District Youth Pipe Band
      Runs the Capital District Youth Pipe Band as a division, conducting weekly band rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and monthly weekend rehearsals to prepare youth musicians for competition and performance.
    • Provides education in Scottish piping and drumming to youth
      Offers instruction on Great Highland Bagpipes and Scottish drums to students aged 8 to 18 through small group lessons held weekly from October through August, with a reduced schedule in summer months.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Performs in public events and ceremonies
      Performs in parades, concerts, high school graduations, college commencements, and other events in New York’s Capital District and surrounding areas; also provides individual musicians or a mini-band for weddings, funerals, Veterans ceremonies, and fire or police department events.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Prepares and leads youth musicians in competition at Scottish Games and championships
      Trains and leads youth band members to compete at Scottish Games across the Northeast, Canada, and Scotland, including at the World Pipe Band Championships, where they placed first in Novice Juvenile in 2012 and Novice Juvenile B in 2019, winning Best Drum Corps in 2019.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$14K16%
Program service revenue$34K39%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Maureen Connor Director 15 $15K
Jennifer Breslin Secretary 5 $2K
Susan VanOmmeren Treasurer 5 $2K
board members · 3
  • Darci Emerich — Board Member
  • Kathy Stuart — Board Member
  • Sean Flansburg — Board Member
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Capital District Youth Pipe Band Network — SCOTIA-GLENVILLE PIPE BAND INC is associated with the Capital District Youth Pipe Band, which operates under its umbrella or in close affiliation.
  • Capital District Youth Pipe Band Network — Youth division of Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band, Inc.
  • Capital District Youth Pipe Band Partner — Youth band operating as a division of Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band, Inc.
  • Capital District Youth Pipe Band Partner — Youth division of Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band, Inc. focused on training young pipers and drummers.
  • Capital District Youth Pipe Band Partner — Youth division operated under Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band, Inc.
  • EUSPBA Network — Participates in EUSPBA sanctioned events.
  • Kevin Wisehart Partner — Designed the band's new logo in 2019 featuring the Clan Lindsay swan.
  • Social Security Administration Partner — Source of web accessibility help and guidance referenced on the organization's website
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Competition-Based Learning Framework
    methodology: competition-based_learning
    By structuring musical development around competitive performance, the organization cultivates excellence, dedication, and teamwork in youth because goal-oriented challenges motivate practice, build resilience, and strengthen group cohesion.
  • Cultural Heritage Preservation Through Public Education
    methodology: public_education
    By using public performances and educational outreach as a vehicle for sharing Scottish music and traditions, the organization strengthens community awareness and continuity of heritage because experiential exposure fosters appreciation and intergenerational transmission of cultural practices.
  • Youth Development Through Music
    methodology: youth_development_through_music
    By engaging young musicians in structured pipe band activities, including small group instruction and a clear pathway to advanced performance, the organization fosters musical growth, discipline, and long-term participation because early, supported involvement builds confidence and commitment to the art form.