Bands giving a pass to makeshift Kincardine event
At least five grade 2 bands, four from Ontario and one from the US, have all voluntarily backed away from an invitation by the Kincardine...
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Apr 24, 20231 min read
Ontario adjudicators gather again after three-year absence
The PPBSO held its annual adjudicators’ seminar on Saturday, April 22 at the Toronto Police College in Etobicoke. Nearly 40 accredited...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Kingsville Quartets Entry Form!
Further to our February announcement of the Kingsville Games' quartet piping contest (and $1500 participation prize draw!) the entry form...
Apr 18, 20231 min read
No PPBSO participation at Kincardine Games in 2023
The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario has been informed that the $7 million dollar “Downtown Dig” infrastructure project in the Town...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Drumming Trailblazers: Duthart, Catherwood, Blackley & Jelly
The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario recently uncovered in storage a trove of old 78 RPM records. The task of digitizing has begun....
Apr 14, 20232 min read
“Come and Try” the pipes & drums coming to our games this summer!
Building on an initiative trialed a number of years ago by stalwart PPBSO members, Ellen Mole and Julie Stewart, the Education Committee...
Apr 8, 20232 min read
New PPBSO Community Outreach Officer role!
The Board of Directors of The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario today unanimously approved the establishment of a new role,...
Apr 8, 20231 min read
Rule change: Grades 4 & 5 soloists
The Board of Directors of The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario today approved a rule change that allows for competitors...
Apr 8, 20231 min read
Champion Supreme points available for soloists at concurrent Ottawa, Western Branch events
Two upcoming indoor competitions on May 6 will offer soloists the opportunity to earn Champion Supreme points towards their summer games...
Mar 29, 20232 min read
2023 Band Contest Requirements! (Revised April 2 - see Grade 4 - Maxville)
In the next few days we expect to have both solo and band Master Entry Forms available online - here. We're currently working through the...
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Highland Games Stewards' Meeting!
A brief meeting is planned for Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM - for for both those currently active PPBSO stewards and those who...
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Ontario's 2023 Games Season!
It may feel like a cold February day in most of Ontario but it won’t be long before the grass is green, the air is warm and the quiet,...
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Kingsville Highland Games: Big money for competing along with a red carpet welcome - & Quartets!
This year - Saturday, June 24, 2023 - the Kingsville Highland Games is giving piping, drumming and pipe band competitors something no...
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Opportunity Knocks! Calling Highland Games Stewards!
The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario is currently in planning mode for the coming 2023 season of exciting Highland games. Most know...
Jan 14, 20231 min read
Maxville Games 1989: Grade 1 Pipe Band Medleys
Here’s another offering from the History & Archives committee of The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario: the grade 1 pipe band event...
Jan 10, 20231 min read
2023 Membership Dues
A reminder to all that 2023 membership dues should be paid on or before January 15, 2023 to avoid extra fees. Full payment details can be...
Dec 3, 20223 min read
Welcome & 2022 AGM!
Welcome to our new website! Our old website owes us nothing: it has served us for about 14 years. Thank you, WordPress. As you know,...
Nov 16, 20221 min read
RSPBA provide information page for overseas bands
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has added to its website an information page for overseas bands planning to travel to Scotland...
Nov 15, 20221 min read
New Learning Subsidy for PPBSO Amateur Drummers!
With an eye on the future of drumming excellence in the province, The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario has today committed to...
Nov 13, 20221 min read
Barrie Highland Games, July 1987!
The archives of The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario have again been tapped. As you know, we have digitized scores of hours of the...
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