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March 27, 2024

“A platform to build on for the future” – PPBSO announces Ontario Youth Pipe Band

“The goal is to create a successful platform to build on for the future,” said Ross Davison, co-leader with fellow Ontario-based piper Tyler Bridge about the new Ontario Youth Pipe Band (OYPB), formally announced by the Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario. Inspired by the 20-year success of the...
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March 20, 2024

Former Winners’ MSR at Scottish Pipers’ Association still has room

The annual Scottish Pipers’ Association Solo Piping Competition has been a staple on the UK calendar since 1920....
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March 18, 2024

Hitting a purple patch at 63: Reid Maxwell’s having quite a time of it (video)

He's making the news a lot these days, so it's another good reason to check in to hear how he's feeling with all the...
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March 16, 2024

Canterbury Caledonian Society: 2024 New Zealand Champions

Canterbury Caledonian Society successfully defended their title by winning the 2024 New Zealand Pipe Band Championship...
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March 15, 2024

Pacific Rim Drumming Championships at BC Highland Games, winner receives Reid Maxwell Medal

The fourth event in the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association’s new eight-contest Solo Drumming Champion of...
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March 29, 2014
Teaching Teachers, by Bob Worrall – Part 2: Motivation
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