Portland Metro Pipe Band is Oregon’s only Grade II competitive pipe band. Formed in 2006, the band is led by Pipe Major Mark Tomasetti and Drum Sergeant Andrew Finley. Its members come from throughout the Pacific Northwest and include a number of award-winning pipers and drummers. The band wears the Muted Red Fraser tartan.

Portland Metro finished second overall in the 2010 Grade II competition season sponsored by the British Columbia Pipers Association.

The band is preparing for it's first apprarance at the 2012 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Additionally, Portland Metro sponsors a Burns Night Supper every January at the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland.

2012 BURNS SUPPER
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Whew! It's Over!
We want to thank everyone for attending the annual Tribute to Robert Burns Night and for your support of Portland Metro Pipe Band.

A special thank you to Julie Finley and her dedicated group of Burns Night volunteers. You all did a wonderful job.

For pictures of the event, see 2012 PMPB Burns Night Photos (courtesy of Parallel Photography)

2011 Competition Season Is Over! Overall, Portland Metro won the prestigious BC Pipers Grade 2 Grand Aggregate award.

BCPA Annual Gathering - 2nd place
Bellingham Highland Games - 1st place
BC Highland Games - 2nd place
Skagit Valley Highland Games - 1st place
Portland Highland Games - 2nd place (tie)
Seattle Highland Games - 1st place

(June 6, 2008) - The IRS has determined Portland Metro Pipe Band to be exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Please see the About Page for details.

The Chieftains Tap Portland Metro Pipe Band for Concert Legendary Irish band The Chieftains selected Portland Metro Pipe Band to open their North American Winter Tour during their Portland appearance on Feb. 16. 2009 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Founded in 1962, this Grammy Award-winning band was one of the first to make Irish music popular around the world. With nearly 40 recordings to date, The Chieftains have won six Grammies, an Emmy and a Genie.

Earle Joseph Hewitt III
(August 31, 1946 - November 25, 2009)
Portland Metro Pipe Band is sad to announce that Joe Hewitt passed away peacefully on November 25, 2009.

For contribution infomation, please see Joe's page.

Press Releases

• PMPB Places at Bellingham (July 11, 2008)
• PMPB Plays With The Chieftains (February 5, 2009)
• PMPB Earns 3rd Place at North American Pipe Band Championships (August 1, 2009)