Active member of The Western United States Pipe Band Association (WUSPBA)

2006 to present: Bushmills Irish Pipers

A Grade 3 competition band (and a grade 4 unit as well) under the direction of Mike LeBoeuf. Rehearsing at the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco, the band is winning prizes in contests around California. Contact secretary@ipbsf.org

2002 to present: The Monterey Bay Pipe Band

Under the musical direction of Pipe Major Michel d'Avenas, The Monterey Bay Pipe Band is a consistent prize winner in Western United States Pipe Band contests. Contact Michel d'Avenas at 831-372-2020 or visit http://www.montereybaypb.org/

1999 to present: The Central Coast Pipes and Drums

Currently under the direction of Pipe Major Paul Dunn, the Central Coast Pipes and Drums is a great street and bar band. We are well-known and loved in the San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria areas. I led this band from 2002 - 2003, but, due to time constraints, have resigned the position and am now Instructor. You may engage the band by contacting me or through our website at http://www.angelfire.com/folk/ccpb/

1966 to 1977: The Walter B Trueman-7UP Pipe Band

Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA,. Pipe major Bill Swanson, Drum Sergeant Harry Moore.

Fred's Instructors, present and past: Ian Whitelaw, Michel d'Avenas, John Partanen, Jay Close, Jim Buchanan, the late Fred Baxter