Malcolm Brown-Scott

As agreed at the last Meeting of the Board of Directors; registration checks will be made following performances of random bands at the European Championships in Aberdeen. We would like to remind Members that Rule 3.6 states: 3.6. A computer printout showing all registered Band Members of that Band for the time being will be […]

At the 2023 RSPBA AGM, the membership approved the continuation of the ‘static start’ pilot for the Novice Juvenile B contests only. As a reminder the 2023 pilot will apply at all contests, both Minor and Major where there is a separate Novice Juvenile B competition. Where there is a combined NJB/G4B contest please seek

The RSPBA Music Board Standards and Gradings Group have approved and notified the Band Secretaries of the changes detailed below: By Request 3B to 4A – Coupar Angus Burgh 4B – Scots College Old Boys – Australia Paul McAndrew & Sharon Smith RSPBA Directors to Music Board

As agreed at the last Meeting of the Board of Directors; registration checks will be made following performances of random bands at the UK Championships in Lurgan. We would like to remind Members that Rule 3.6 states: 3.6. A computer printout showing all registered Band Members of that Band for the time being will be

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

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

The RSPBA Music Board / Standards and Gradings Group have approved and notified the Band Secretaries of the changes detailed below: Assessment by request Grade 1 to Grade 2 Glasgow Skye Grade 2 to 3A City of London Wallacestone & District Remaining in 3A Mackenzie Caledonian Grade 3B to Grade 4A Perth & District Moving

Following feedback from the Membership, the RSPBA Board of Directors at the 15/04/2023 Board Meeting have approved the recommendation made by the Music Board to continue the 2022 easement in relation to player numbers only. https://rspba.org/2022/03/18/2022-competition-format-easement/ This extension to the easement is in relation to player numbers only, and will continue for the 2023 competition season,

The following decisions have been made by the Standards and Grading group Grade Novice Juvenile B Balerno and District Schools – new band to be graded as NJBSt Thomas Episcopal School – new band to be graded as NJBLewis and Harris Youth – new band to be graded as NJB Grade Novice Juvenile A Dollar