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 Qualification
Greg Abbott   F E P
Chris Apps   F   P
Dale Brown   F   P
Bruce Burt   F E P
Iain Macey   F E P
Scott McCawley A     P
David McNally A     P
Adrian Melvin   F E P
Tad Myers A      
Tom Ogilvy   F E  
Bill Smillie A      
Ian Swinton   F E  
Tom Weithers   F E P
Bentley Wall   F E  

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

Current Drumming Judges

Drumming Judge Qualification
Mike Cole A    
Jack Cox A    
Jim Enright, Jr.   F E
Jim Sim   F E
Andrew Hoinacki   F E

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