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Members of the EUSPBA, I am writing this letter (sorry for the length) in an effort to keep everybody up to date on what the Executive Committee (EC) and Music Board are currently working on along with some future projects.  There have been many positive changes over the past few …

Save the Date EUSPBA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held November 30th and December 1st, 2nd.  Long time members realize that the AGM is usually held in early November.  Then members of the Executive Committee and Music Board convene in early December to do the regrading process.  The cost …

The EUSPBA Executive Committee is happy to announce that Stephanie Valley of Cincinnati, Ohio has been appointed as EUSPBA’s Recording Secretary.  Many of you know Stephanie as the Director of Piping and Drumming at the Ohio Scottish Games.  She also serves as Vice Chairman of the Scottish American Cultural Society …

Blair Beaton Wins World In late October, Blair Beaton won the World Solo Drumming Championships contested at Glasgow Caledonian University in Glasgow, Scotland.  Blair, accompanied by his older brother Robbie, competed in the under 14 category.  Over 200 drummers from six countries participated in the event. Blair garnered first place …

Executive Committee Changes It’s with regret that I must announce the resignations of two longtime Executive Committee members.  Two weeks ago Corresponding Secretary Betsy Bethel-McFarland (1/27/18) tendered her resignation.  Betsy cited professional responsibilities and parental care-giving as the reasons she was unable to finish her term of office.  As of …

This year you will not receive a membership card.  You can access your EUSPBA membership number and current status by checking the membership list under the Membership Tab. EUSPBA Express Membership Renewal.

Dear EUSPBA member, On Saturday February 17, 2018 EUSPBA will run the annual Metro Cup invitational bagpipe competition in Newark, NJ.  This is a remarkable opportunity to hear some of the greatest talent in bagpiping here in the metro area as well as a enjoyable social event. The event begins at …

To: Piping & Drumming Directors and EUSPBA Monitors From:    EUSPBA Executive Committee Date: December 7, 2017, 2017 Subject: Announcing New 2018 Scoresheet and Monitor Requirements   Beginning in 2018, there will be three major changes to our scoresheet and monitor requirements which will streamline contest and will ultimately make everyone’s …

New Competition Rules For 2018 (Full rules will be found in Rule Book after January 1st) New Grade 5 Piping and Drumming Events RULE: Grade 5 (Bagpipe): March: Grade 5 Amateur competitors shall submit and play one (1) two-parted march in simple time (2/4, 3/4 or 4/4), once through played …