Editorial

During the pandemic, our innate graciousness as a group has taken over

The pandemic has opened eyes to the ROI for membership dues

We submit that pipers are mostly stalling, driving people away from the music, all because they think it’s what we’re supposed to do

Right now, we have the gift of time to renovate a somewhat stale competing pipe band world.

The pandemic has reminded us that we’re all vulnerable, and the pursuit of perfection is pointless

Grassroots online competitions show us that judging certification isn’t that important

We too often tolerate the unqualified as if they’re all we deserve

associations should focus on teaching new and established players, and less on constant competitions

The challenging pursuits have much in common

Organizations should never be seen to stifle competition

In truth, we’ve been preparing for this moment for a long time

We’ve proven that we can adapt to change, so let’s make the most of it

The RSPBA needs to act first in its members’ interest, business interests second

When things are hard, pipers and drummers step to the fore

The pipe band world is at a crossroads, and Tyler Fry makes an impassioned plea