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Educational Resources Section of mwpba.org

Over the next few days, the MWPBA will be loading up the Educational Resources section of our site with back-issues of "International Pipe Band Drummer".

Regardless of your role in pipe bands; drummer, drum major, or a piper - there's a wealth of practical and historical information contained in these issues. Please follow the link and take a look.

2017 Milwaukee Regional Piping Qualifier Order of Play

The Order of Play for soloists has been determined for the Milwaukee Regional Solo Piping Qualifier in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 18, 2017.

This information is current as of 12 February 2017.

2017 Regular Contest Season Entries Open

The entry forms for Bands and Soloists are now on-line and ready to accept registrations for 2017. There are several changes to several games this year, including new grades (Grade 4 Senior & Junior, Intermediate Bass) as well as updates to prize money, soloist dates in Chicago, and contests offered at each game. Please download the rules to understand the new grades, and the band and soloist contest matrices to get an overall picture of what's happening this summer in the MWPBA!

2017 Alma Regional Piping Qualifier Order of Play

The Order of Play for soloists has been determined for the Alma Regional Solo Piping Qualifier in Alma, Michigan on February 11, 2017.

This information is current as of 5 February 2017.

2017 St. Paul Regional Piping Solos Results

The 2017 St. Paul Regional Piping Solos have been completed, and the results are below:

Grade 2:

1st-Tak Tang, 2nd-Bob Lies

Grade 3:

1st-Meridith Richmond, 2nd-Katie Brady, 3rd-Thomas Stonehouse

Grade 4:

1st-Sydney Howieson, 2nd-Elizabeth Curiskis

These individuals are eligible to compete in the Terry McHugh Memorial Solo Piping Contest, taking place on April 1, 2017 in Palatine, IL, and have already been enrolled.