MWPBA Adjudicators have distinct levels in the drumming and piping disciplines for both band and solo.

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
Band Ensemble Solo Piobaireachd
Greg Abbott email Full Full
Chris Apps email Full   Full
Brian Donaldson email Full Full
Mike Kotch email Full   Full  
Andrew Lewis email Full   Full  
Scott McCawley email Associate   Associate
David McNally email Full   Full
Scott MacLeod email Associate   Associate  
Stephen MacNeil email Full   Full  
Adrian Melvin email Full Full
Tad Myers email Full   Full  
Tom Ogilvy email Full Full  
Matt Pantaleoni email Associate   Full ✓ 
Ian Swinton email Full Full  
Tom Weithers email Full Full
Bentley Wall email Full Full
Tristan Wilson email Full   Full  
 

Current Drumming Judges

Drumming Judge Contact Qualification
Band Ensemble Solo
Chris Barr email Full   Full
Ryan Barr email Full   Full
Mike Cole email Associate   Associate
Jim Enright, Jr. email Full Full
David Hickling email Full   Full
Glenn Kvidahl email Full Full
Jim Sim email Full Full
Andrew Hoinacki email Full Full