Scotfest moved to Sept. 20; Gr3 and Gr4 band contests added
The Scotfest (Tulsa) games have moved from Sept. 13 to Sept. 20, 2025, with the following exciting changes Grade 3 MSR/MED Aggregate contest added! Grade 4 MSR/MED Aggregate contest added!…
The Swinton May 3rd – Order of Play
The 2025 “P.M. Ian Swinton Open Piping Championship will be held Saturday, May 3rd at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church at 1300 W. Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. We…
The Swinton May 3rd – Order of Play
The 2025 “P.M. Ian Swinton Open Piping Championship will be held Saturday, May 3rd at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church at 1300 W. Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. We…
2025 Education Series Seminar – Ben Elkins, Wed April 16
Our next event in the 2025 MWPBA Education Seminars will be on Wed, April 16 at 7:00pm Central Time. Our featured presenter will be Ben Elkins, bass drummer with the…
Nick Hudson Live Seminar and Recital after the Terry McHugh contest
Nick Hudson will be conducting an in-person seminar in the afternoon of the Terry McHugh Memorial amateur piping contest on March 29. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. The amateur solo…
2025 Education Series Seminar – Bob Worrall, Tue March 18
The 2025 MWPBA Education Seminars continue on Tuesday March 18 at 7:00pm Central Time, with a session hosted by Bob Worrall on “How to improve your band’s ensemble performance“. As…
2025 Education Series Seminar – Nick Hudson, Tue Feb 18
We are delighted to announce the first of our 2025 MWPBA Education Seminars, on Tuesday February 18 at 7:00pm Central Time. Our first presenter is Gold Medal and Clasp Winner…
Entry now open for all 2025 contests
All entry forms are now posted for all MWPBA regular season 2025 Band, Quartet, and Solo contests. Full details of each contest is detailed here. Check out the CONTESTS menu…
Contest Rules updated for 2025
The MWPBA Contest Rules and Regulations have been updated for season 2025, available here. The rules changes for 2025 (as agreed at the 2024 AGM) are: Champion Supreme Drum Corps…
MWPBA Education Series
MWPBA Education Series The MWPBA is proud to present these highly informative seminars from some of the top names in piping and drumming. These are provided free of charge to…