Janet Whalen, Master Piper

P/M Janet Whalen began piping at the age of nine.  Her primary
instruction came from her father, P/M Frank Hudak.  Janet became the
first female piper in the Yonkers Kilty Pipe Band, and one of a very few
brave women to compete in a pipe band contest in the United States in
the late 1950's.

Janet assumed Pipe Major of the Amerscot Highland Pipe Band on January
1, 1998 following the retirement of her father, P/M Frank C. Hudak.
Under her guidance, the Amerscots have exploded in numbers.  Currently
fielding a band of 40 plus musicians.  Her patience seems limitless, and
she has been able to inspire a love of the pipes just as her father
inspired in his students.  Following in Franks footsteps is a tall
order, but one that Janet is doing a fine job at.

Janet teaches students at the beginner and intermediate level most
nights of the week and may be contacted via email at pmamerscot@aol.com
or telephoned at (845) 889-8342.