The following bands were discussed at the recent Standards & Grading group and the Music Board has confirmed the following upgrades for 2027 season. Official notification of all upgrades and those bands who have been downgraded will receive their official communication by RSPBA HQ week beginning 28th September, also please note that Grade 2 bands will play a 4/4/4 MSR as part of the playing requirements for the 2027 season.

UPGRADES:
NJB to NJA
St. Thomas Episcopal School – USA
Dollar Academy
Stirling & District Schools Junior
Edinburgh Academy
Kintyre Schools – by Request

NJA to JUV.
George Watsons College 369
High School of Dundee
Renfrewshire Schools
North Lanarkshire Schools

4B to 4A
1st Troon BB’s
Arbroath
Lanark & District
Dumfries
Brady Ulster Scots
Uddingston Strathclyde
Royal Air Force of Oman

4A to 3B
City of St. Andrews
Ratae
Moneygore
Carragaline
Altnaveigh Memorial

3B to 3A
Govan Pipe Band
Troon Caledonia
Drumlough
Williamwood
Blackraven
Royal Army of Oman – by request

3A to 2
Burntisland & District
Macanta
Livingston Caledonia

2 to 1
Royal Burgh Annan
Ulster Scottish- USA


RSPBA Music Board