The RSPBA Music Board Standards and Gradings Group have approved and notified the Band Secretaries of the grading changes detailed below: By Request NJA to NJB – Erskine Stewarts Melville 4A to 4B – Irvine & District 4A to 4B – Carrigaline – IPBA Recommendation, ratified by RSPBA 4A to 4B – St Larence Howth – IPBA …
It’s time to wake up to new tunes and shake up the old ones at this year’s Summer School. This year’s RSPBA Summer School which will be held in our Headquarters in Washington Street, Glasgow, commencing 24th July and finishing on 28th July. The RSPBA Summer School is aimed at supporting pipers and drummers to …
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and it’s members would like to offer our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the occasion of their coronation.
The minute of the Board of Directors meeting held on 15th April is now available. Please click here for the minute in PDF format. The Board of Directors
The draw for the 2023 United Kingdom Championships can be found here
Grading changes actioned by S&G since September 2022 Novice Juvenile B to Novice Juvenile AHigh School of Dundee – Grading change Sept 2022 meetingSt Columba’s School Kilmacolm – Grading change Sept 2022 meetingNorth Lanarkshire Schools – Grading change Sept 2022 meeting Grade 4B to Grade 4AKilbarchan – Grading change Sept 2022 meeting1st Troon Boys Brigade …
The pipes will be calling when bands from far and wide will fill Lurgan Park from 10am to 6pm on Saturday 10 June 2023 as the beautiful landmark plays host to the prestigious UK Pipe Band Championships for a thrilling third time. Organised by The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, the competition will feature a …
Lurgan Park set for the sights and sounds of the UK Pipe Band Championships Read More »
Introducing Allan Craig – Lead Drummer Allan Craig is currently the Pipe Band Drumming and Drum kit Music Instructor for Skye, Lochalsh and Lochaber schools. Allan has over 40 years of experience playing in pipe bands and other types of bands including progressive rock/metal, pop and jazz genres. Before moving to his current teaching position, …
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association adult solo drumming circuit will continue to grow in 2024, with an event being held in the southern hemisphere. We are delighted to confirm that the Royal New Zealand Pipe Band Association will be our first host in the Southern Hemisphere following the planning discussions, which began in 2020. …
At the 2023 RSPBA AGM, the membership approved the continuation of the static start pilot for the Novice Juvenile B contests only. The 2023 pilot will apply at all contests, both Minor and Major where there is a separate Novice Juvenile B competition. Please download the video below which demonstrates this revised format. Please note …
