MUSICAL LEADERSHIP OF THE Suncoast United Pipes and Drums

"Lead By Example"

Shawn is the founding Pipe Major of the Suncoast United Pipes & Drums circa November 2022--2026

Shawn's leadership from day one was that of strength, respect, team building, the promotion of skill, and the 

pusher of FUN!!

Shawn began his piping career as an adult late bloomer piper around 2008. 

Shawn was mentored by the late and great Pipe Major Bruce Burt and other legendary piping instructors at various workshops and band camps.

Shawn set the bar HIGH for future pipers, 

and band leaders. No better team builder and lease than "PM Pappas"

Hurly has been in the Scottish Drumming arena since 1983 as a snare drummer with the original  78th Fraser Highlanders of Rome, NY.  This award winning band achieved the title of Eastern United States Pipe Band Champions for 8 consecutive years. This lit the fire for his competitive streak to say the least.

Early years instruction by instructors Rick Omerra, Larry Willis, Tom Foot, The Ohio Scottish Arts school,  and other great Scottish drumming Instructors.  After moving to FL in  1991, he  served as Lead Tip for City of Dunedin, Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums and finally the Suncoast United Pipers & Drums.

Hurly believes that while keeping it technical you MUST keep it fun!

Lukas assists the Lead Drummer with drum corps training 

and newbie instruction. Lukas has been drumming for over

10 years and is an amazing drummer.  Lukas also directs the Tenor drummers and competes in solo snare and bass drum competitions. Talk about a well rounded professional!