That Colin Mulhern has decided to step down as RSPBA Chief Executive Officer will not surprise anyone on the inside track at the Association, writes the Editor. Mr Mulhern has had difficult times since he took over from Ian Embelton five years ago. He has offered his resignation before – before being persuaded to withdraw it. The uncertainty surrounding provision of the major championships has always been a major concern…
In October last year I was contacted by the author Iain Duncan seeking some assistance with regard to Northern Ireland’s Grade 1 bands for a project he was working on relating to the World Pipe Band Championships. As the months went by Iain’s project developed into a publication entitled ‘Around the Worlds’. It focusses on the development and evolution of the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championship and also the…
I judged the United States Piping Foundation Professional Piobaireachd with Paula Glendinning on Saturday 20th June. It is one of the major US competitions and continues in memory of its founder, Maclean Macleod. By Dr Jack Taylor MBE It has moved from Delaware to Maryland, and is superbly organised now by Peter Kent, Michael Rogers and their committee. You may have read Michael’s report and full results on Piping…
The 38th annual United States Piping Foundation Amateur and Professional Piping Championships, held in memory of founder Maclean Macleod, took place on 20th June 2025 at the Cedar Lane Unitarian Congregation in Bethesda, MD, writes Mike Rogers. In the Amateur events there were 13 pipers from throughout North America, and 17 in the Professional events. Donald MacPherson Silver Quaich Amateur Piobaireachd (four tunes):1 Logan Gorsuch, Nameless Hiharin Dro o Dro2…
I cannot see any reason why Colin MacLellan’s judging/teaching proposal should not be given at least a pilot run, a properly monitored assessment over several events. If it doesn’t work, well, fair enough, it’s back to the drawing board. But gather the evidence, examine the pros and cons, and make a fact-based decision. If approved, we then leave it up to the promoters as to whether or not they wish…
Recent Comments