MWPBA Adjudicators have distinct levels in the drumming and piping disciplines.

Adjudication Levels:
LEVEL PIPING JUDGE DRUMMING JUDGE
FULL May judge all grades of band and solo competition in the discipline in which they are qualified
ASSOCIATE May judge novice through 2 in the solos, and Grade 5 through 3 in band competition in the discipline in which they are qualified
ENSEMBLE May judge all band grades in ensemble playing
PIOBAIREACHD May judge to the grade consistent with status as a FULL or ASSOCIATE adjudicator.

Sanctioned Band Contests require the following qualified judges: 2 Piping, 1 Drumming, 1 Ensemble

For additional information, see the Adjudicator Qualification Criteria, or contact the MWPBA Music Board.

Current Piping Judges:

Piping Judge Contact Qualification
Greg Abbott email   F E P
Chris Apps email   F   P
Brian Donaldson email   F E P
Andrew Lewis email   F    
Iain Macey email   F E P
Scott McCawley email A     P
David McNally email   F   P
Adrian Melvin email   F E P
Tad Myers email A      
Tom Ogilvy email   F E  
Ian Swinton email   F E  
Tom Weithers email   F E P
Bentley Wall email   F E  
Tristan Wilson email   F    

A=Associate Judge, F=Full Judge, E=Ensemble qualified/certified, P=Piobaireachd qualified/certified

Current Drumming Judges

Drumming Judge Contact Qualification
Chris Barr email   F  
Ryan Barr email   F  
Mike Cole email A    
Jim Enright, Jr. email   F E
Jim Sim email   F E
Andrew Hoinacki email   F E

A=Associate Judge, F=Full Judge, E=Ensemble qualified/certified