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Grade 4 Band Gap Analysis and Requirements Review
The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario periodically reviews its requirements and grading structure to ensure that our members and...
Jun 19, 20161 min read
Cobourg 2016 Results and Medals
I would like to thank everyone who came out today for the Cobourg Highland Games. I would also like to thank all of the soloists this...
Jun 18, 20161 min read


Georgetown 2016 Announcement
An announcement from the Georgetown Highland Games: We are thrilled this year to have our very own The Honourable Dr. Kirsty Duncan,...
May 21, 20161 min read
2016 Band Passes
Band passes are now being sent out. Please consult the list to see if and when passes for your band were mailed out. This list will be...
May 2, 20161 min read
Adjudication Seminar
The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario will be holding its annual judge’s seminar on Saturday April 2nd, 2016 in Milton, ON. This...
Mar 19, 20161 min read
2016 Rule Book Availability
The Board of Directors has approved the 2016 Rule Book, which is now available on the PPBSO website. Many of the changes contained within...
Mar 13, 20162 min read
Solo Grading Deadline
The deadline for submitting solo regrading requests is March 1st, 2016. All appeals must be filed by March 31st, 2016. Please use the ...
Jan 31, 20161 min read
Music Committee Elects a new Chair
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that Glenna Mackay-Johnstone has been elected as the new Chair of the...
Jan 12, 20161 min read
2016 Online Membership Renewals Now Open
Members looking to renew their membership for 2016 online are now able to do so. Please login into the secure membership site...
Nov 8, 20151 min read
Solo Tenor Grade Structure Changes
For 2016, the tenor drumming solo competition categories will be changed from novice, amateur, and professional to grades five through...
Oct 18, 20152 min read
2015 Solo Champion Supreme Biographies
Biographies for a number of our 2015 Champions Supreme are now available at http://ppbso.org/solo-champion-supreme-biographies-2015/.
Oct 18, 20151 min read
Ed Neigh, 1945 – 2015 – Update
It is with a heavy heart and the deepest sorrow that the PPBSO adds its thoughts to the multitude of voices in noting the passing of...
Aug 8, 20152 min read
“Great Beginnings” Teaching Symposium Coming This Fall
Save the date! Sunday October 4th will see the first Teaching Symposium to be run by the PPBSO in many years. The event will focus on how...
Jul 27, 20152 min read
Grade 5 Band Meeting for Maxville
The band meeting for the grade 5 bands for Maxville will be held on Friday, July 31st at 11:00.
Jul 27, 20151 min read
Kincardine Band Meeting
The mandatory Band Meeting for the Kincardine Scottish Festival will take place at 10:00 instead of the standard time of 11:00.
Jun 30, 20151 min read
2015 Band Passes
PPBSO Band Passes are now being mailed to bands. Please consult the list of mailed passes to see when your band’s passes were mailed....
Apr 15, 20151 min read
Highlands of Durham Games Added to the 2015 Season
It is with great pleasure that the Board can announce the addition of the Highlands of Durham Games in Uxbridge to our 2015 competition...
Mar 12, 20151 min read
Recordings for Solo Drummers
Have you ever struggled to find a piper for your solos? Have you ever picked a tune for your solos that the pipers you had in mind...
Mar 3, 20152 min read
2014 George Sherriff Memorial
The 19th Annual George Sherriff Memorial runs this Saturday, November 15, 2014 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Hamilton. The contest...
Nov 10, 20141 min read
The PPBSO Announces Band Upgrades for 2015
On the advice of the Music Committee, the Board of Directors has approved the following grade changes for bands for the 2015 competition...
Oct 20, 20141 min read
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