Grade 1 band contents at Chicago Highland Games!
We are delighted to announce that Grade 1 Band competition has been added to the Midwest Pipe Band Championships at the Chicago Highland Games for 2023! Read the pipes|drums article…
Solo and Band Membership for season 2023 now open!
The registration forms for solo and band membership are now open for season 2023! Remember that any soloist wishing to enter the amateur or professional piping and drumming events at…
Columbus Scottish Festival band and solo competition canceled
The MWPBA has been informed that all band and solo events at the Columbus Scottish Festival and Highland Games on September 10, 2022 have been canceled. Entry fee refunds will…
New piping solo contest at Lyon College on July 23
As part of their Scottish Arts Summer School program, Lyon College is hosting a piping competition on Saturday July 23rd for all amateur grades, open to all solo members and…
MWPBA Massed Band Commands 101
The MWPBA realizes that not all bands may have a Drum Major, and therefore may not be familiar with standard DM voice and mace commands. This short and simple MWPBA…
Service interruption; we’re back, but check your records
Unknown hackers have been trying repeatedly to break into MWPBA.org the past week, which caused a necessary interruption in service, including cessation of all emails. We’re back for now, but…
Jim Enright, Sr., amateur solos back for 2022!
The Regional Solo Piping Qualifiers are over; qualified pipers will be contacted by our president. There is no further action required for pipers other than attending the event, if requested…
Minnesota Games July 16th canceled
Unfortunately, the MWPBA has received word from the Games organizers that the Minnesota Highland Games scheduled for July 16th, 2022, has been canceled. This is extremely disappointing for all concerned,…
All Band and Solo contest entry forms now posted
The entry forms for the band and solo competitions for the 2022 season are now available, along with an overview listing of all contests. Links are available from the home…
Terry McHugh Memorial Regional Solos 2022 entry form now available
Entry is now open for the MWPBA Terry McHugh Memorial Regional Solo contest qualifiers, culminating in the Finals in Park Ridge, Chicago, on May 7th, 2022. Contests are offered in…