For years people have complained about the difficulty of the massed band scores that the EUSPBA and other pipe band associations have used. The Association of North American Pipe Band Associations (ANAPBA), of which the EUSPBA is a member, took on the task of creating new massed band scores. The …
Read More »RSPBA Intercontinental Solo Drumming Championship
RSPBA Intercontinental Solo Drumming Championship Here’s more exciting drumming news: The Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation will partner with the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association, the Metro Cup and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association to present the Intercontinental Solo Drumming Championship, in Dunedin, Fla, on Saturday, February19, 2022. This …
Read More »2021 Nicol-Brown Competition
Congratulations to the ten North American Amateur Grade 1 pipers who have earned invitations to the 2021 Nicol-Brown Competition, to be judged remotely by video submissions. The Nicol-Brown Weekend will include a Judges’ Concert on Friday, October 8th, and Master Classes on Saturday, October 9th (Results will be announced on …
Read More »Regrading Bass & Tenor Drummers
Regrading Bass &Tenor Drummers All bass and tenor drummers who wish to compete in solos are asked to submit a grading video submission to the Music Board prior to November 1, 2021. The video should be of the competitor playing a solo tune(s) at least at their current grade level requirement. …
Read More »2021 Virtual EUSPBA AGM-Note Date Change
The EUSPBA 2021 AGM will be held on Friday, December 3rd. We’ll be using the online platform GoToMeeting with which many of you may be familiar and EUSPBA used for the 2020 AGM. After the success of last year’s AGM, the Executive Committee has decided to hold the AGM on …
Read More »EUSPBA URGENT UPDATE – 2.10.21
James H. McIntosh, MBE It is with deep sadness, that we must report the passing of past EUSPBA President (1990-94) James H. McIntosh, MBE. Jimmy died on February 8 at age 95 from congestive heart failure. There are few individuals who have had the deep impact on the piping world …
Read More »Protocols for In Person Contests
EUSPBA In Person Games Protocols for 2021 Check In and Score Sheet Distribution: Any interaction between competitors and contest organizers should be 6 feet apart per CDC guidelines. In addition, all federal, state and local guidelines, including masking, need to be followed. Hand sanitizer required on site. Solo Playing: Recommend …
Read More »Regrades for 2021
Regrades for 2021 Open Piping Darmadi Kevin Destremps Tyler Man Stanton GRADE 1 Stapleton Thomas Trimpey Emily GRADE 2 Brownlee Gillian Light Music Only Caudill Daniel DeBuchananne Thomas Light Music Only Englebretson Briget English John Light Music Only McCollum Thomas Piobaireachd McMillan Lauren Strobel Canaan Stuart Chaz Woodaman …
Read More »EUSPBA Honors Members at AGM
EUSPBA Honors Members at AGM EUSPBA Circle of Honor The Eastern United States Pipe Band Association Circle of Honor was created in order to focus particular attention on a select group of individuals chosen by the Executive Committee. These special persons, whether living or dead, represent the highest ideals of …
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