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Mar 15, 20202 min read
Updated: PPBSO Response to COVID-19
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’d like to tell all our members of the PPBSO’s current planning and status regarding COVID-19....
Feb 20, 20202 min read
K. Bruce MacDonald (1944 – 2020)
It’s with regret and sadness that we report the passing of long time member and judge K. Bruce MacDonald on Tuesday. Details can be found...
Aug 27, 20191 min read
Bob Allen (1931 – 2019)
It is with profound sadness that the PPBSO notes the passing of Lifetime Member and former President Bob Allen. Bob was a friend to many...
Jul 22, 20191 min read
Maxville Notes
A couple of important announcements regarding Maxville. The first is a reminder that the band meeting for the Grade 5 bands at Maxville...
Jul 4, 20191 min read
Kincardine Band Meeting
The band meeting for Kincardine this Saturday, July 6th will be held at 10:00. The exact parade time is TDB but it’s expected to start...
Jun 1, 20192 min read
Georgetown Announcements
Georgetown is only one week away and we have several exciting announcements. We’re always looking for additional Drum Majors to assist us...
May 28, 20191 min read
2019 Band Passes
Band passes for all games except Maxville are now being sent out. Please consult the list to see if and when passes for your band were...
Apr 17, 20191 min read
CPA B Level Silver Medal Qualifier & C Level Contests
The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario is pleased to announce the first annual Silver Medal Qualifier contest open to CPA members...
Mar 3, 20191 min read
Announcing the 2019 Competition Season
The PPBSO is pleased to announce two additions to our 2019 competition season. Starting in May, solo competitors will have the...
Nov 26, 20181 min read
Solo Upgrade Requests
An updated copy of the solo upgrade request form has been posted for members who wish to request an upgrade. The one change we’ve made...
Nov 3, 20181 min read
Band and Solo Upgrades
Based on the recommendation of the Music Committee, the Board of Directors has approved the following band and solo upgrades for the 2019...
Oct 4, 20181 min read
New Music Committee Chair
On behalf of both the Board of Directors and the Music Committee, I’m pleased to announce that Lynda Mackay has been appointed as the new...
Sep 29, 20181 min read
Upcoming Branch Contests and Annual General Meetings
After a busy outdoor summer season, the PPBSO and its branches are moving ahead with a full calendar of events over the fall and the...
Sep 12, 20181 min read
2018 Highland Gala
2018 Highland Gala November 3rd, 2018 Celebrating Champion Supreme Bands and Soloists Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre...
Jul 24, 20181 min read
Maxville Band Meetings
This is a reminder that the band meeting for the grade 5 bands at Maxville will be on Friday, August 3rd at 11:00. The band meeting for...
Jul 5, 20181 min read
Kincardine Parade
A couple of questions have been asked about the opening parade at the Kincardine Scottish Festival this weekend. Bands are to form up at...
Jul 3, 20181 min read
Kincardine Band Meeting
The band meeting for Kincardine this Saturday, July 7th will be held at 10:00 instead of the usual time.
May 20, 20181 min read
2018 Band Passes
Band passes for all games except Maxville are now being sent out. Please consult the list to see if and when passes for your band were...
May 12, 20181 min read
Georgetown Entries
Georgetown is only four weeks away! Both band and solo entries for Georgetown close in one week. Please get your registrations in now so...
Apr 7, 20181 min read
2018 Solo Entries are Open
Registration for the 2018 solo events is now open. Contest registration can be done online through the member portal...
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