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So, You Want To Compete?
Learn the ins and outs, the ups and downs, the dos and don'ts of solo and
band competition. This informative booklet has been freshly updated and is
invaluable to the new competitor. Even if you've been on the boards for
years, it couldn't hurt to review this information. Read
So, You Want To Compete?
(03/21/2008)
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.
Competitors will notice some changes in this upcoming season, many of which are a result of agenda items from the
2007 AGM. Among the changes are:
- Grade 5 bands – please be aware that the time limit for Gr. 5 Quick March
Medley will be 2 minutes 45 seconds – 4 minutes 30 seconds. This new
time limit brings the EUSPBA in line with the PPBSO and MWPBA and will make
it easier for bands that travel to other associations to compete. It
is also the same as the time limit for Gr. 4 bands.
- No Ties in Band Contests — All bands will be ranked in contests - no judge will award any two or more
competitors in a band event the same placing. All bands must be ranked
with no ties.”
- Change in Gr. 3 solo piping requirement for
strathspey/reel – Two 2-parted or one 4-parted strathspey and reel.
- Grade 3
solo snare drumming – the 2/4 March requirement will remain in effect with
the addition of a strathspey/reel as an optional requirement for those
players who wish to play a strathspey/reel in competition. Each of
these disciplines will consist of four (4) parts each – either two 2-parted
or one 4-parted strathspey and reel. This will now match the new Gr. 3
solo piping requirement.
- Splitting of Amateur Tenor in Am 1 and Am 2 – see
page 9 for details.
There will be no change for 2008 in regard to Gr. 4 snare drumming - the
current rule will still be in effect:
- Grade 4Sr (18 & over) — One 4-part March or two different 2-part
Marches or one 2-part March played twice. May be of any time signature.
- Grade 4Jr/John Murray Juvenile Contest (17 & under) —
One 4-part
March or two different 2-part Marches or one 2-part March played twice.
May be of any time signature.
As always, any questions or concerns about rules or other EUSPBA-related
issues should be directed to the Executive Secretary at rules@euspba.org. or
zecsec@euspba.org.
2008 Workshops Announced
Saturday With Bruce Gandy - April 19, 2008. Designed for teachers and
their students. Seminar, master class and evening recital offered. For more
information, visit
www.bagpipeband.com/brucegandy.htm
Drum Major Workshops - April 19-20,
2008 - Albany NY; April 26-27, 2008 - Hartford CT
Get more info from Patti Nisco at
drm-maj@msn.com
Piping and Drumming Atlanta Summer School - June 15-20, 2008. A week
with Roddy McLeod, Steven McWhirter and many others. First time to be held
in Atlanta. More information can be found at
www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/atlanta/pages/Atlanta.html
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 - 7/13-7/18, and 7/20-7/25. Also Invermark
Solo Piping Retreat 08/17-08/22/2008 on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. More
information is available at
www.invermark.org.
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