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Welcome to the E.U.S.P.B.A

Reaching our highest competitive potential.

Raising the level of our art.

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COMPETITION

In 1964, the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association was formed to host piping and drumming competitions in the area that is roughly now the MidAtlantic Branch of the EUSPBA.

 

Since then, we have grown to cover the entire East coast, stretching from Maine to Texas. We are the largest pipe band association in the world by geography and by individual membership.

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RESULTS

EUSPBA offers contests for pipers, drummers (snare, tenor, bass), drum majors and pipe bands at all skill levels, novice through professional. Players are graded by skill, generally according to past contest results. 

As each competitive season progresses, players accumulate points. By the end of the season, a "Champion Supreme" competitor is named from each grade/discipline.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

EUSPBA offers contests for pipers, drummers (snare, tenor, bass), drum majors and pipe bands at all skill levels, novice through professional. Players are graded by skill, generally according to past contest results. 

As each competitive season progresses, players accumulate points. By the end of the season, a "Champion Supreme" competitor is named from each grade/discipline.

  • Sat, Oct 04
    Sam Michael's Park
    Oct 04, 2025, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Sam Michael's Park, 235 Sam Michael's Lane, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, USA
    Solo Piping Competition
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  • Oct 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Laurinburg, 13040 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352, USA
    Scotland County Highland Games - Saturday, October 4. Band Competition in Grades III, IV, V, and Performance, Solo Piping and Drumming in All Amateur Grades. Overall Grade I Piping is FINAL QUALIFIER for An Cros Greine in November
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  • Oct 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – Oct 11, 2025, 6:30 PM
    Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
    The 42nd Nicol-Brown Amateur Invitational Contest will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, Maryland, co-sponsored again with the wonderful people of the Institute of Musical Traditions.
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  • Oct 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Mars Hill Academy, 4230 Aero Dr, Mason, OH 45040, USA
    7th annual Cincinnati Indoor Contest & Workshop, with sanctioned piping and snare drumming contests for all amateur grades in the morning, and piping and drumming workshop sessions in the afternoon. Registration is open from 7/28 through 9/28.
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  • Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Brooklyn, Fairgrounds Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234, USA
    Scotland Connecticut Highland Games October 12, 2025 Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn CT Piping, Snare and DM contest, Quartets - All grades
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Get in Touch with the EUSPBA

If you have any questions about our courses, instructors, or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help.

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