Announcements
Can We Help You?
Please take a moment make sure you direct your questions, comments and
inquiries to the correct person, so we can minimize unnecessary
administration. See the contact list here.
New Music Resources
Piping: The Music Board has released a list of
"recommended" Piobaireachd tunes for novice players entering their first
full-tune contest. Click here for more.
Drumming: The Music Board has recorded several basic tunes for Grade IV Drumming competitors to use for practicing. Click here for more.
EUSPBA Annual General Meeting - November 8, 2008
Get ready for some classic Southern Hospitality as the Southern Branch hosts the 2008 AGM
at
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. As we get closer to the event, we'll
provide a direct link to get discount rooms ($99) for the AGM. We're also working on a great evening of entertainment for Saturday night.
Watch this space for details. Y'all come
on down, hear?
Bass and Tenor Resources
Standard Bass and Tenor settings for use by all bands at EUSPBA massed band ceremonies have been added to the Drum Score page, along with a recommended system of flourishing tenor notation.
These and more information are also available on Linda Hall's new Web site, www.TenorAndBass.com.
2008 Rules and Regulations
Update: Rulebook has been updated 5/23/2008) with
a clarification to the Grade IV solo piping requirements.
The new rulebook for 2008 has been posted (see it here). The printed booklet will be going to press soon. If you would like to receive a rulebook in the mail, please email Carole Hackett at zecsec@euspba.org and she will send you one as soon as they become available. Rulebooks are available at no charge to EUSPBA members.
More information and overview of changes
2008 Workshops Announced
North American Academy of Piping and
Drumming - Valle Crucis, NC. In its 37 year, 5 weeks to choose from in
June and July. for more information visit
www.naapd.org/
Invermark Piping & Drumming Workshops
- Castleton VT with 2 sessions - July 13-18, and July 20-25. Also Invermark
Solo Piping Retreat August 17-22 on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. More
information is available at
www.invermark.org.
Current Events - Visit our Calendar Pages for events in your area