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Mar 18, 20241 min read
Summer 2024! Entry now open!
Entry forms for bands and soloists intending to compete in 2024's summer season of events sanctioned by The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society...


Mar 15, 20241 min read
The 44th Annual LIVINGSTONE INVITATIONAL
The PPBSO’s Niagara-Hamilton Branch is proud to announce that The 44th Annual LIVINGSTONE INVITATIONAL will be held on Saturday, May 11,...


Mar 12, 20241 min read
In a Grade 4 Band? Let us know what you think?
PPBSO to eliminate the Grade 4 Band March Medley in 2025


Mar 11, 20241 min read
The Toronto Indoor Games Are Back!
2024 PPBSO Toronto Branch Indoor Games Announcement


Mar 5, 20241 min read
The PPBSO’s Inaugural "Drumming Summit” Announced
The PPBSO’s Inaugural "Drumming Summit” Announced


Mar 1, 20242 min read
ONTARIO'S 2024 PPBSO HIGHLAND GAMES CIRCUIT ANNOUNCED
2024 PPBSO Highland Games


Feb 18, 20242 min read
A New Ombudsman for The PPBSO and a special Thank You to Ken Eller!
New PPBSO Ombudsman Jim Scott Announced


Feb 11, 20241 min read
The Agnew-Harrison Drumming Invitational
The Agnew-Harrison Drumming Invitational is back and gearing up for what promises to be a sensational contest on Saturday, April 13th,...

Jan 25, 20242 min read
You Can Make A Difference
The PPBSO is looking for volunteers in any number of areas. If you can spare some time to help out, it would be greatly appreciated.


Dec 11, 20232 min read
A Message from Andrew Giles, President, PPBSO
Dear Members of the PPBSO, I am profoundly honoured to have been elected as the President of The Pipers and Pipe Band Society of...

Nov 21, 20231 min read
Notice of 2023 PPBSO AGM
Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario, to be held December 9, 2023 at 10:00...

Oct 15, 20231 min read
Hot Ticket! PPBSO Champ Supreme Party Tickets On Sale!
The Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario will be once again hosting its Champion Supreme Ceilidh on the historic grounds of the Royal...

Sep 14, 20231 min read
PPBSO Teachers' List Alive and Kicking!
The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario has long-needed an easily accessible database of piping and drumming teachers. After many...


Sep 5, 20233 min read
PPBSO President's Message: Leading and Volunteering
In this note to members today I want to give you an unvarnished view of the high-level workings of the not-for-profit organization that...


Aug 13, 20232 min read
Life Membership Award: Chris Buchanan
Chris Buchanan, long-time president of The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario was awarded the PPBSO's Life Membership award at...

Jul 13, 20232 min read
Reminder: PPBSO Highland Games Inclement Weather Policy!
We know that southern Ontario summer weather conditions can bring inclement weather with thunderstorms a common occurrence. With the...


Jul 12, 20231 min read
Calling Drummers! Massed drum fanfare @Maxville!
Drew Duthart, lead drummer of the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band, will lead a corps of drummers in the closing massed bands of the...

Jun 13, 20232 min read
Real-time Contest Status! PPBSO pilots the use of WhatsApp!
With a view to improve the timing of band competitions and ensure bands know the precise status of a pipe band competition The Pipers’ &...

Jun 5, 20231 min read
Apply to be added to the PPBSO teacher’s list!
The PPBSO website will now have a list of Ontario piping and drumming instructors available for use by those wishing to learn pipes or...

Jun 2, 20232 min read
Highland Games 101!
This information will be useful if you’re new to the summer games circuit sanctioned by The Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario. And if...
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