Scott McCann wins the 2013 Balmoral Classic
On November 9th, 2013, MWPBA member Scott McCann of Staunton, IL, played at the Balmoral Classic in Pittsburgh. Scott won the MSR and took 2nd in the Piobaireachd and was…
MWPBA Rules and Regulations revised for 2014
The MWPBA Rules and Regulations have been updated for 2014. The main revisions are: re-introduction of the Practice Chanter grade for Piping, Light Music competition organizers of Pro, Grade 1,…
Midwest Piper Jack Williamson takes 2nd overall in the Sheriff Memorial
Congratulations to piper Jack Williamson of Topeka, KS, on winning the 6/8 March competition at the 2013 George Sherriff Memorial Invitational, taking 3rd in MSR, and claiming 2nd place overall…
MWPBA Associate Membership
The MWPBA is privileged to have many wonderful volunteers and supporters that “wish to belong” to the MidWest Pipe Band Association but do not play competitively or judge, but would…
2014 Band and Individual Registration Forms now available
Band and solo registration forms for 2014 membership are now available. Band membership fee is unchanged at $150 if paid by January 31, and $200 thereafter. Band Rosters and Registered…
Don’t delay, regrade today!
Soloists looking to compete in new grades at Winter Storm 2014 in January, or other association games early in the season are advised to submit their solo regrade petition forms…
Winter Storm 2014
Registration is now open for Winter Storm, January 10-12, 2014, Kansas City, Missouri. Winter Storm 2014 features an ALL STAR LINE-UP of TWENTY EIGHT world renowned pipers and drummers from…
Save the dates! Tentative Games dates for 2014
As announced at the MWPBA AGM, here are the tentative dates for season 2014 competitions. Pre-season: Hoffman Estates (IL) Celtic Festival band competition, March 22 (full band) Regular season: Springfield…
MWPBA 2013 AGM
The MWPBA 2013 Annual General Meeting will be held this Saturday November 2 at 1:00pm at the Scottish Home in North Riverside, IL. As last year, we plan to stream…