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October 9, 2024

RSPBA likely bringing Grade 2 to World’s Friday in 2025

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association’s Music Board is reportedly recommending that the Friday of the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships include a Grade 2 competition or competitions in addition to the usual two Grade 1 events. According to sources, the news was brought up at the RSPBA’s Glasgow &
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September 30, 2024

Commonwealth wins big at 2024 Celtic Classic; Siren City takes Grade 4

The Commonwealth Pipes & Drums of Melrose, Massachusetts, was the overall winner of the top grade at the 2024 Celtic...
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September 30, 2024

For the love of the piob, Watson’s stages the Caritas Banner for young pipers

The motto for George Watson’s College is “Ex Corde Caritas” (Latin for “Love from the...
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September 28, 2024

Tyler Bridge wins 2024 Glengarry Cup

With two second prizes, Tyler Bridge of Guelph, Ontario, was the winner of the 2024 Glengarry Cup Solo Piping...
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September 28, 2024

Sources: ANAPBA expressing official concern to RSPBA about re-grading North American bands

Several sources close to the matter revealed that a formal letter from the Alliance of North American Pipe Band...
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