The 87th Cleveland Pipe Band is a non-profit Scottish/Irish pipe band based in Cleveland, Ohio.
The band’s members include:
- John Crawley, Sr. Founded the band in 1987
- Kathleen Donnelly: Plays the bagpipe and is from Strongsville
- Marie Diamond: Formerly played in the band and is from North Olmsted
- John Crawley: Plays the pipe in another band, the Great Lakes Pipe Band
The 87th Cleveland Pipe Band competes in contests in Canada, Michigan, and West Virginia for trophies and money. The band’s members wear green Mitchell tartan kilts, white leggings, and black shoes
RSPBA record
The RSPBA band register lists the following entries, checked 3 October 2026. Grades and registration status are a snapshot of that register and may differ from the 2026 championship grades below.
| RSPBA band number | Branch | Grade | Pipe major | Registration status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1059 | OVERSEAS PIPE BAND | FOUR A | Michael Crawley | Registered |
| 1326 | OVERSEAS PIPE BAND | FOUR B | Connor Adams | Registered |
The band appears in the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships results in Grade 4A, Grade 4B. Friday results cover the juvenile and novice juvenile sections.