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British Columbia Pipers’ Association president says he will seek another term at the upcoming annual general meeting and board election. The announcement is directed to BCPA members and concerns the association’s leadership vote.
Read the original ↗A pipes|drums opinion piece argues that good band leadership is about developing players, not blaming departures as poaching. The article uses the idea of answering members’ needs to keep them engaged.
Read the original ↗The Saskatchewan Pipe Band Association has scheduled online fall workshops for pipers and drummers, with judges Terry Lee and Duncan Millar leading the Zoom sessions. It also plans a November Mini Gathering as part of the off-season programme.
Read the original ↗A second retrospective on Harry McNulty revisits his career as a piper, pipe major, adjudicator and bagpipe maker, drawing on a July 2002 Pipe Band Magazine feature.
Read the original ↗A review of A Guide to the Judging of Piping highlights a collection built around forewords, essays and responses from several notable figures in the piping world. The book includes work by Robert Wallace, Dugald Graham-Campbell, Malcolm McRae, James Campbell and Colin MacLellan.
Read the original ↗The Ontario Youth Pipe Band and the PPBSO Ottawa Branch ran a Back 2 School Workshop on 26 September 2026, bringing young pipers and drummers together across Ontario. The gathering featured participants from 11 bands and organisations.
Read the original ↗Registration has opened for the 2027 Florida Pipe and Drum Academy, to be held at Marywood Retreat and Conference Center in St John’s, Florida, near Jacksonville. Chris McKeown is named as director, and the academy is described as an all-inclusive piping and drumming school with instructors from Scotland, the United States and Ireland.
Read the original ↗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.
Read the original ↗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.
Read the original ↗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.
Read the original ↗St. Columba’s School in Renfrewshire is advertising for a piping instructor to replace Chris Gray, who has held the post since 2022. Applications close on 30 September.
Read the original ↗A piping clinic in Manhattan drew 12 attendees, with Jim MacGillivary leading the technical session. The piece focuses on scales and single gracenote practice during a weekend visit to New York.
Read the original ↗The National Piping Centre is set to host a five-day Gathering in November 2026. The programme is described as bringing together music, learning, laughter, and connection.
Read the original ↗The BBC piping programmes will spotlight the Northern Meeting over the next two weekends, with recordings from several prize events. The notice also points readers toward upcoming piping items including a London recital, SPA date and school job.
Read the original ↗The annual Piobaireachd Masterclass took place in Cancale, Brittany, on 12 September, with 17 participants attending a full day of instruction before the Piobaireachd by the Sea recital. Bill Wotherspoon and Patrick Molard shared the teaching duties, with Molard also helping translate in the afternoon.
Read the original ↗Chris Apps offers advice on band reed strengths and says harder reeds are commonly chosen because they move less with pitch and pressure. The piece focuses on reed setup rather than a competition or result.
Read the original ↗A guest opinion in pipes|drums makes the case for better teaching and support for bass drummers, arguing that respect and encouragement are essential to recruiting and retaining players.
Read the original ↗pipes|drums published a piece about 42 piping and drumming students from Sydney’s Scots College and their performance in Shanghai.
Read the original ↗Bagpipe News reports an online meeting about the BMus Traditional Music (Piping) degree for prospective students considering study in 2027. The meeting will feature John Mulhearn, Head of Piping Studies at the NPC, and Josh Dickson, Head of Traditional Music at the RCS.
Read the original ↗Strathmore Schools Pipe Band is advertising for a part-time Tenor and Bass Drum Instructor. The role is described as half-day work and is aimed at someone passionate and enthusiastic.
Read the original ↗Pipe Bands Australia has released an ensemble syllabus and an accompanying revised handbook. Its announcement names Rob Bennett as National Principal for Ensemble.
Read the original ↗PPBSO judge Drew Duthart shares advice on closed rolls in snare drumming in the society’s Judges Corner series.
Read the original ↗The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario posted a Judges Corner entry by Brad Davidson, who holds PPBSO judging accreditation in piobaireachd and solo piping. The piece is an educational tip aimed at helping solo pipers improve as they move into higher grades and senior amateur competition.
Read the original ↗Brad Davidson reflects on piobaireachd tuition at a Hamilton workshop held the day after the Livingstone Memorial Invitational Piping Competition.
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