2015 Band Tunes Announced

The RSPBA has announced the following: GRADE 4 AND NOVICE JUVENILE COMPETITION FORMAT FROM 2015 24th September 2014 Whilst the criteria for 4A retains the principle of 4 parts March in 2/4 Time Signature, the requirements have been altered. 4A can now play either 1 x 4 Parted March or 2 x 2 parted Marches. This change will also be applied to Minor Grade 4 MSR Contests. Grade 4 requirements…

CPA Positive on Low Turnout at Games

By Robert Wallace The Competing Pipers’ Association  has responded to press comment on the low attendance figures at some Highland games this past season. The concern voiced by myself and others is that thanks to the solo piping grading system, some of the smaller games are losing out, with entries in single figures in some places. Pipers need good results at the graded events if they are to get to play…