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SUMMARY:CLASP in-person competition
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1st June 2024 (NPC Cowcaddens) In-person Competition. \nFor adult amateur pipers graded 1\, 2 & 3. *Pipers graded 4 can play up in grade 3 events. \n* Entries will close on Thursday 23rd May \n\nEvents on offer will be as follows: \nGrade 1:\nPiobaireachd (Submit 2 tunes from set list 1 and one tune of choice) https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#setlist2023\n2/4 March (Submit 2 tunes -Min 4 parts)\nStrathspey & Reel (Submit 2 tunes-Min 4 parts)\n6/8 March (Own Choice) \nGrade 2\nPiobaireachd (Submit 2 tunes from set list 1 and one tune from set list 2) https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#setlist2023https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#setlist2023\n2/4 March (Submit 2 tunes -Min 4 parts)\nStrathspey & Reel (Own Choice)\nJig (Own Choice) \nGrade 3/4\nPiobaireachd (Submit 1 tune from set list 2) https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#setlist2023https://theclasp.co.uk/set-tunes/#setlist2023\n2/4 March (Own Choice -Min 4 parts)\nStrathspey & Reel (Own Choice)\nJig (Own Choice)
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LOCATION:The National Piping Centre\, 30-34 McPhater Street\, Glasgow\, G4 0HW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Piping Centre":MAILTO:learn@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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SUMMARY:British Pipe Band Championship in Forres\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:RSPBA Press Release\, February 2024 The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Chairman\, Kevin Reilly\, said: “We have worked extremely hard to return the British Championship to the calendar. We are honoured to be working with Andy MacDonald from YBD Music Limited who has made it possible to return to Forres after an absence of six years. Andy’s enthusiasm\, passion and drive promises to bring something special to the local area. \n\n\n\nThe huge attendance this spectacular event attracts\, and the numbers of bands competing\, is testimony to how much these iconic Championships mean to the piping community and to fans of traditional Scottish music. \n\n\n\nI’ve no doubt that this year’s British coming to Forres will be an unforgettable event. We’re expecting a tremendous turn-out\, so I would urge everyone planning to attend not to delay in booking so they ensure they secure their tickets in advance.” Ticketing information will be announced soon. \n\n\n\nYBD Music Ltd’s Andy MacDonald said: “I’m looking forward to the partnership with The RSPBA to bring the British Pipe Band Championships to Grant Park in Forres\, this is huge! I’m very happy and excited with this significant win. The Championship will bring great joy to many and will be an excellent opportunity for family entertainment. I know this event will have a long-term significance\, and the Championship is an opportunity to develop talent in the local area.” \n\n\n\nAlong with all participating pipe bands\, we jointly affirm our commitment to promoting the rich cultural heritage and tradition of Scottish music through this event. We extend our gratitude to all competitors\, judges\, sponsors\, and spectators for their support and dedication to preserving and celebrating this art form. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we look forward to a day filled with camaraderie\, musical excellence\, and mutual respect. \n\n\n\nAs we join forces to present these extraordinary events\, we invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of the pipes\, drums\, and Highland spirit. Let us come together in celebration\, united by our love for music and our appreciation for the traditions that bind us. \n\n  https://rspba.org/news/
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/european-pipe-band-championships/
LOCATION:Forres
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SUMMARY:Kingsville Highland Games
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URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/kingsville-highland-games/
LOCATION:Jack Miner Kingsville\, 332/360 Road 3 West\, Kingsville\, Ontario\, N9Y 2E5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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SUMMARY:East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 30th June 2024 the East of Ireland Festival of Piping & Drumming incorporating the East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships and Drum Majors Championships\, will be staged in the grounds of the Promenade\, Howth\, Co Dublin. The Championships are promoted by St Lawrence PB\, Howth and the Leinster Branch IPBA. The contest is held under the rules of Cumann Buíon Píobaire na hÉireann\, the Irish Pipe Band Association. The Promenade has been the historic venue for the event and the contest takes place the week before the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships. We would like to welcome all our bands and in particular we are pleased to mention North Texas Caledonian Pipes & Drums who will be participating in the championships. \nRules: • Bands must register on arrival at the contest venue • All bands can play in the grade allotted by their association and one grade above • Grades 3a and 3b will be merged • To signify the end of the contest the ‘The Battle’s O’er’ will be played by all bands. • As a ‘Salute to the Chieftain’ the ‘Minstrel Boy’ will be played en-masse • For the massed band tunes a designated Drum Corps will play lead\, with all other drummers joining on the Double Forte • Grades 3A and 3B will be merged • Prizes: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd and Best Drum Corps\, in each grade\, will be awarded Trophies • All trophies are perpetual • A full Adjudication Panel will be used • Closing Date for Entry: Friday 21st June 2024 Bands holding trophies please return them the Contest Secretary before entry closing date. Any bands returning trophies on the day please ensure they are cleaned.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/east-of-ireland-pipe-band-championships/
LOCATION:Howth Promenade\, Dublin\, Ireland
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