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Americans Claim US Junior Solo Piping and Drumming Titles 

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George Balderose reports: The Eleventh Annual Balmoral Classic US Junior Solo Junior Bagpiping and Solo Snare Drumming Championships were won by piper Joseph Horwath of Saginaw, Michigan, and drummer Matthew Darmadi of Houston, Texas. Fifteen pipers from six states plus Ontario and Scotland, and three drummers from Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas competed in the double event contest. The above picture shows, left to right: Liam MacDonald, Piobaireachd winner, Joseph Horvath, Overall…

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Colin MacLellan Resigns from the College of Piping

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The College of Piping has announced the following: ‘The College of Piping announces that due to pressure of other commitments, Colin MacLellan has decided to step down from his position as Director of Piping with effect from the end of November 2017. ‘The College is very grateful to Colin for his hard work in the short time he was in the role and is pleased that Colin will remain associated…

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Judging Dilemma – When is it Time to Call it a Day?

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At what age should a judge retire? In the pipe band world this is set at 75. After that, irrespective of your health, it is time to hang up the clipboard. No more standing in the rain listening to 30 Grade 4b performances and other such delights these dedicated professionals have to endure on the bands’ behalf. No, it’s straight into the armchair with a bag of peppermints and re-runs…

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Northern Winter School in Germany Comes to a Successful Conclusion

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So that is the third annual Northern Winter School over and we are now travelling home, writes the Editor. I think it would be fair to say it has been a success and Principal Ronnie Bromhead has already booked his premises for the next few years ahead. The picture above shows students and instructors.Many of the students have expressed a wish to have a weekend refresher course a few months…

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New Chairman for Solo Judges' Association Announced – Comment from the Editor

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Jack Taylor, Secretary of the Solo Piping Judges’ Association, has sent this….. At the SPJA AGM today Andrew Wright stood down after four years as chair. Colin MacLellan was elected to succeed him, and Jack Taylor and Euan Anderson were returned as secretary and treasurer.  In his remarks Andrew Wright referred to it having been a busy year with four committee meetings and much email traffic. He used the phrase…

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