Just a reminder that March 31 is a very important deadline for the MWPBA:

• All MWPBA band rosters are due by March 31.
• Registered Instructors must be registered with the MWPBA by March 31, and so noted on the band's roster.
• All band and solo grading petitions must also be submitted by March 31 to be considered this season. Late regrade requests will not be considered.
• If you plan on competing in the solos this season, the cost of solo membership goes up after March 31.

So, yeah, March 31...

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The schedule for competitors participating in the Milwaukee, Wisconin Regional Solo Contest is available here.  This event takes place at March 9, 10:00 a.m. at:

CelticMKE

1532 Wauwatosa Ave.

Milwaukee, WI 53213

Best of luck to all the competitors!

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The 2019 Louisville Regional Piping Solos have been completed, and the results are posted.  Thank you to everyone whom attended and made the event a success!

The top 3 contestants in each grade are eligible to compete in the Terry McHugh Memorial Solo Piping Contest, taking place on May 4, 2019 in Park Ridge, IL, and have already been enrolled.

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The scheudle for competitors participating in the Louisville, Kentucky Regional Solo Contest is available here.  This event takes place at February 23, 10:00 a.m. at:

Louisville Scottish Rite Consistory,200 E. Gray St., Louisville, KY 40202

Here is some additional information from the event organizer, Keith Murphy:

"The Louisville Scottish Rite Consistory is glad to host the MWPBA Kentucky Solo Qualifier. The contest will take place in the main auditorium, which seats approximately 385 people, and a stage which can comfortably seat an 80-piece orchestra. Photos and video recording are allowed. The doors are to be opened by 8:30 a.m.
PLEASE BE AWARE: there is construction in downtown Louisville, so you may want to allow extra travel time.

Parking information for the Louisville Scottish Rite Consistory:
The parking garage immediately next door is free. In the unlikely event you have to get a parking stub, the Scottish Rite will validate it.

Here is a Google Maps link of the location.

Rehearsal and warm up: we have the entire building. Everyone can take their cases downstairs into the dining room. The only place I would not recommend trying to warm up is the front foyer. If there is a question about a potential warm-up spot, we can help. The weather is projected to be around 65, so there is even the possibility of warming up outside, although be mindful your pipes will likely change once back inside. In addition, there are restrooms on each level, and we are trying to perhaps organize some coffee and doughnuts. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink items. You are also welcome to bring your kit and change on-site."

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Entries are now open for the 2019 MWPBA Regular Season Contests.  Both band and solo entries are open.  In order to participate you or your band must be either an MWPBA member or a member of an affiliated ANAPBA association.

Good luck!

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