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March 17, 2026

John Elliott (Toronto): the pipes|drums Interview – Part 2

John Elliott had an essential role in that explosion in the 1970s and ’80s and was one of the first North American players to move to Scotland for more than a year just to play in a top Grade 1 band. Joining seven-time World Champions Muirhead & Sons under Pipe-Major Bob Hardie proved to be an immersive...
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March 16, 2026
Moorabbin City the top winner at Haileybury down under
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March 14, 2026
RSPBA AGM: bass section trophies idea withdrawn; max numbers for discussion; transfer windows passed; no to public scoresheets
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March 13, 2026
After 23 years, 78th Frasers return for Pre-Worlds concert August 12th
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March 13, 2026
The Bands from Glengarry reel in 65 years with a landmark reunion ceilidh May 2nd
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March 12, 2026
McIlhaney, Teodorovich, Schwartzberg, Parker, Bailey on fire at Redding
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March 11, 2026
Uddingston goes all out with Beaumont, MacLeod and McQuillan in May 8 recital
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March 11, 2026
Revitalized Grade 2 MacKenzie Caledonian re-emerge with experienced personnel and new leaders
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March 10, 2026
PPBSO discontinues quadrant feedback system for more straightforward solo scoresheets
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March 10, 2026

ANAPBA hopes to adopt RSPBA playing requirements in ’27

At its most recent meeting, the nine members of the Alliance of North American Pipe Band Associations agreed to work...
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March 9, 2026

Record entry for 2026 Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships

Fifty-one bands and 10 quartets from 172 schools across Scotland gathered at the William McIlvanney Campus for the 2026...
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March 9, 2026

Hutton, Arnold and Reid: 2026 Toronto Knockout champions

Andrew Hutton of Buffalo, New York, Mitchell Arnold from Aurora, Ontario, and John Reid, also of Aurora, were the...
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March 8, 2026

International Women’s Day 2026: Kirsty Duncan gave voice to gain change

The accomplished Canadian scientist, politician, teacher and champion for the Scottish arts passed away January 26,...
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August 17, 2013
(HD video) Buchan takes Grade 2 as 2013 World’s Day 1 sees winners and finalists decided in very mixed weather
The first day of the two-day 2013 World Pipe Band Championships saw several grades decided as well as the qualifying...
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March 17,
Donald Morrison dies, Aberdeen, 1988. St. Patrick’s Donaghmore Pipe Band founded. “Paddy’s Leather Breeches” composed.
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