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, …
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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 …
The following decisions have been made by the Standards and Grading group and have been ratified by the Music Board on the 14th January 2023. Downgrades Grade 3A to Grade 4BUpper Crossgare New Bands Heart of Italy – Grade 4B Malcolm Brown-ScottMusic Board Convenor
This is subject to change due to circumstances. Details of the playing requirements can be found in the Reference Information on Competition Format Version: 3.0Events will be straight through Finals unless the number of entries require Qualifiers to he held
The following decisions have been made by the Standards and Grading group and have been ratified by the Music Board on the 10th September Appeals West Lothian Schools upgrading from NJA to Juvenile – Appeal accepted, band will remain in NJABrisbane Boys’ College Australia upgrading from G4A to G3B – Appeal accepted, band will move …
It should be noted that the 2023 Adult Solo Snare Drumming Championship will be a Semi-final and Final event only. There will be no qualifying heats held in the morning. The competitors in the Semi-Final in 2023 will be those who have pre-qualified by being placed at one of the RSPBA Adult Solo Drumming Championships. …
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