Oktenorfest 2013
This year’s Oktenorfest drumming workshop is on Saturday October 26th in Elgin, Illinois. This year the instructors are: Andrew Elliott tenor drumming (Field Marshall Montgomery 2013 World Pipe Band Champion…
2013 Balmoral Classic
The 7th annual Balmoral Classic, the US Junior Solo Bagpiping and Solo Snare Drumming Championships are scheduled for November 7-9, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a wonderful opportunity for…
2013 St Louis order of play
It’s here. The order of play for both band and solo competition for the final competition of the season at St Louis on Sept 28 is now available on the…
Chicago Highlanders under new management, looking for players
The Chicago Highlanders Pipe Band is recruiting Grade 4 pipers. The band is under new leadership with grade 2 soloist Mary Thrasher as the new Pipe Major. With a brand…
Early Band Registration ends Jan 31
Early-bird Band Registration at $150 ends on January 31. After that, the fee rises to $200. Let’s git ‘er done!
MHAF Winter Storm 2013 – Registration now open!
Registration for the MHAF Winter Storm event in Kansas City, January 11-13, 2013 is now open. As a Major Sponsor, the MWPBA encourages all members to take advantage of this…
Reminder – March 31 deadline for all re-grade petitions & band rosters!
March 31st is the final deadline to send in any band or solo re-grade petitions for the 2012 season! It is also the last day for on-time band roster submission…
The MWPBA Rules for 2012 are now available
The MWPBA Rules have been revised for 2012, and can be viewed here. All competitions sanctioned by the MWPBA in 2012 shall be run in accordance to these Rules. They…
Doonaree Pipe Band
The members of the Doonaree Pipe Band are devoted to extending the appreciation of Highland Bagpipe music throughout the Midwest. If you ever had the desire to play the bagpipes,…
Updated: Hoffman Estates Celtic Festival, MWPBA Mini Bands Competition, and “After Party”
Attached is the flyer for the Hoffman Estates Celtic Festival on April 28th, which features the MWPBA Mini Bands Contest as part of a whole day festival. An “after party”…