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The British Columbia Pipers’ Association says membership fees will rise slightly for the 2026-27 season after board review. The increase is linked to higher operating costs including venue rentals, insurance, awards, trophy maintenance, website and communications platforms.
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The new 100% Collective will bring together 30 women from Grade 1 pipe bands and Celtic folk musicians from around the world for a performance. The project is framed around women’s place in pipe-band culture and the idea of playing together rather than only standing together.
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A piping tutor book has been released in hard copy and digital formats, with accompanying audio or video lessons for learners. It is presented as a 20-chapter starter course covering core technique, exercises, and the tune Amazing Grace.
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Piping Press looks at Peter Henderson bagpipes on display in New York, a set of historic medals heading to auction, and The London Recital. The notebook also touches on other recent piping items and names connected with those pieces.
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The British Columbia Pipers’ Association has published its solo grading promotions and regradings for the 2026-27 season. It says the grading subcommittees reviewed results from BCPA-sanctioned solo and band competitions over the season.
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The 2026 Glengarry Cup for Professional/Open grade solo pipers is set for 26 September in Ottawa, with contestants coming from beyond Canada. The event underlines the competition’s reach across North America and farther afield.
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Thirty young pipers and drummers from across Scotland are preparing for the All-Girls Pipe Band’s first performance at the Scotland v Australia women’s international. The project is being presented by the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust.
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The writer looks back on an August trip to Scotland after travelling from Australia to play with Hawthorn Pipe Band at the World Pipe Band Championships. The account also mentions meeting Tim Gellaitry and taking in several piping-related visits.
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St Columba’s School in Kilmacolm is advertising for an enthusiastic and committed bagpipe teacher to work as the second piping instructor. The school is in Renfrewshire, about 30 minutes from Glasgow.
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The National Mod has published its piping draws for Glasgow on 10 October, with senior events set for the Piping Centre from 9am. The updated lists include the P/A Piob draw and a large field of named competitors across the Mod piping competitions.
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Thirty young female pipers and drummers will take part in the Scotland v Australia Women’s Rugby International at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on 26 September in Edinburgh. The performance is being led by Eilidh MacDonald as a pitch-side display for women in piping and drumming.
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A group of Victorian piping awards, including Queen Victoria’s medal to Pipe-Major William Ross, is due to be auctioned on 7 October. The sale also includes medals associated with other acclaimed pipers and the Highland Society of London.
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