All MWPBA sanctioned contests are open to the following:
- Member bands and member soloists in good standing of the MWPBA, and
- Member bands and member soloists in good standing of another association of ANAPBA, or any other association properly recognized by the MWPBA Advisory Board.
- QMM - Quick March Medley
- MSR - March, Strathspey, and Reel
- Medley - Timed Medley
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Finals (Piping Only):
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Finals (Piping Only):
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The Pipe Major Ian Swinton Open
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May 1 - Hope Community Bible Church of Park Ridge 1266 North Northwest Highway Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 (follows the Terry McHugh Solo Piping Event) |
The Pipe Major Ian Swinton Open Professional Solo Piping Contest
$3,500 Total Prize Money
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MWPBA 2021 Contest Regular Season
Printable details of all 2021 MWPBA regular season contests and events
Orders of play will be posted on the home page about one week before each contest.
**Please note that band playing requirements for 2021 (shortened season) are different than previous years. See table
below to determine what set gets played where and in what grade. A more complete explanation can be found here.**
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Alma May 29-30
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Entry Deadline: May 10 |
US Open Pipe Band Championship (Sunday) Alma Highland Festival
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Milwaukee June 5
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Entry Deadline: May 16 |
Milwaukee Highland Games
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Chicago June 18 (solos)
June 19 (bands) |
Entry Deadline: May 30 |
Midwest Pipe Band Championship Chicago Scots Scottish Festival and Highland Games
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Minnesota July 17
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Entry Deadline: June 27 |
Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games
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Chicago Solo Contest Aug. 7
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Entry Deadline: July 19 |
Chicago Games Solo Contest (@ Caledonia Senior Living) No Band Contest - Solos Only (no Group Tenor or Drum Major b/c no bands) |
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Wisconsin Sept. 4
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Entry Deadline: Aug. 15 |
Mid America Pipe Band Championships Wisconsin Scottish Pipe Band Contest
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Columbus Sept. 11
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Entry Deadline: Aug. 22 |
Columbus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
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Tulsa, OK Sept. 18
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Entry Deadline: Aug. 29 |
American Grade 5 Pipe Band Championship Oklahoma ScotFest
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