Pilot “Static Start” explainer video for NJB and 4B Bands

The Music Board report to the membership at the 2020 AGM outlined the proposal that all Grade Four B and Novice Juvenile B Bands will have the opportunity to participate in a pilot which will have a “Static Start” for the performance introductory phase. This format change was approved by the Board of Directors, and …

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The RSPBA European Adult Solo Drumming Championship 2022 – World Solo Drumming Qualifying Event

Kingdom Thistle Pipe Band Supplies in association with The Dundee, Perth and Angus Branch of the RSPBA are hosting the European Solo Drumming Championship & Adult World Solo Drumming Qualifier on Saturday 23rd April. The event will take place at :-Beath High School,Foulford Road,Cowdenbeath, Fife KY4 9BH. The contest is open to all members of …

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Dr A Burke

The Chairman and Board of Directors of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association are in the unfortunate position of announcing that Dr Alison Burke, Operations Manager/Chief Executive Designate, has withdrawn from the position. After several weeks of familiarisation with the role, she felt it was not what she expected when she accepted the position. The …

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Draw for the Lothian & Borders Branch Indoor Contests and The RSPBA Scottish Adult Solo Drumming Championship – 2nd April 2022

The Lothian and Borders Branch of the RSPBA are hosting a day of Indoor Contests on the 2nd April 2022. The contest is open to all members of the Association. The event will be held at:- The James Young High SchoolQuentin Rise, LivingstonEH54 6NE The draw for the Solo Piping, Solo Drumming, a Full Band …

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Standards and Grading Group Update

Music Board / Standards and Gradings Group have approved and notified the Band Secretaries of the changes detailed below: DowngradesGrade 3A to Grade 3BThe Royal Scots Dragoon Guards – after appealJuvenile to Novice Juvenile AWest Lothian Schools – after appealNovice Juvenile A to Novice Juvenile BNorth Lanarkshire Schools New BandsOban High School Development Band – …

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