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Nominations for the EC election have now been closed.  The nominees for the contested positions are Treasurer: Matt Wood; Executive Secretary: Jim Engle; and Officer-at-Large:  Andrew Douglas and James Feeney.  Write-in ballots are also permitted. Biographies of the candidates can be found here: Bios Ballots, using the company Simply Voting, …

Per the EUSPBA Policy Manual: All requests for grade changes for the subsequent season sent to the Executive Secretary(zecsec@euspba.org) and received by November 1 will be forwarded to the grading sub-committee for consideration. Requests sent after that date from current members will be returned to the competitor (who will remain …

The 40th (!!!) Nicol-Brown Amateur Invitational Contest will be held at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, Maryland, hosted in partnership for the first time with the Institute of Musical Traditions. The weekend will begin with a judges’ recital on Friday evening, October 6, followed by the contest and award …

It’s with profound sadness that the EUSPBA Executive Committee announces the passing of long-time judge, Music Board member, piping teacher, school and games organizer, but most importantly friend, Pipe Major Sandy Jones. Born in Idaho in 1938, Sandy took to the pipes at an early age.  Joining the United Sates …

The snare drumming events were adjudicated by RSPBA judges David Brown Jr and Duncan Millar.  The tenor drumming was adjudicated by Andrew Elliott. The contest was delighted to receive support from Andante Percussion.  Prizes for the adult snare and tenor events included cash and a donated snare and tenor drum.  Prizes …

RSPBA Intercontinental Solo Drumming ChampionshipThe EUSPBA is proud to announce that the RSPBA Intercontinental Solo DrummingChampionship will again take place within our association on Saturday, February 18, 2023, atthe Dunedin Community Center, Dunedin, FL.  This event is presented in conjunction with theRoyal Scottish Pipe Band Association and in partnership with the Dunedin Scottish …

Regrades for 2023 The annual regrades for 2023 have been announced.  Congratulations to all that have been upgraded and good luck in your new grade! GRADE 1 PIPING Horne Liam Reed Derek Reid Leland  (LM only) Stone Flora Stone Magnus GRADE 2 PIPING Bruner Jeb Dowd Brennan Hughes Kevin (LM …

A highlight of any EUSPBA AGM is the awarding of the year-end awards.  EUSPBA is proud to announce:   The President’s Award The award is to recognize a band or individual who has brought international recognition to the EUSPBA or who has performed exemplary service on behalf of the EUSPBA.  This …

The EUSPBA 2022 AGM will be held on Saturday, December 3rd.     After the success of the last two virtual AGM’s, the Executive Committee has decided to hold the AGM on a single day.  At 9:00 a.m. EST (8:00 CST), the meeting will be opened by President Dillahey to be followed …

The following EUSPBA members have been elected for two-year terms starting on December 3rd:  President: Bill Caudill, Vice-President: Joe McGonigal, Recording Secretary:  Stephanie Valley, and Officer-at-Large: Scotty Fletcher. Congratulations to all! Also, a hearty “Thank You” to all those willing to stand for election and serve their fellow EUSPBA members:  …