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Piobaireachd Society nixes reduction discussion; Only Senior list will be four

Takes home US$500 prize

Renowned band looking at first ever season in Grade 2

Maxwell finishes 2nd in tightly fought contest

Conflict of interest recommendations at top of list

Hope to move back to Grade 1

$1000 for pipe tune; $3000 for non-piping scores

Recommends total restructuring of organization and elimination of conflict of interest perception

Many members flow to SFU

Piobaireachd Society approached to make requirements less stringent

Grade 2 English band packs it in after members exit

Cambridge, Ontario, games possibly limiting bands to grades 1 & 2

By Dr. Patrick L. Potter, MD, FRCPC No studies have been completed with respect to hearing loss in Highland pipers or drummers. Therefore, one can only postulate a possible cause and effect relationship with respect to hearing loss due to years of musical performance. There is, however, anecdotal evidence that […]

Survey seen as a first for the piping world

The Polkemmet Pipe Band is still together and reportedly practicing hard to return to Grade 1 status as quickly as possible. The band had reputedly broken up some weeks ago, but, according to Pipe Major Steven Young, has added players, is practcing regularly, and looking forward to the new season. […]

Executive Officer reportedly set to resign; Vote of no confidence allegedly cast for Chairman