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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...
Sep 5, 20233 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...
Aug 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 13, 20232 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...
Jul 12, 20231 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 13, 20232 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 5, 20231 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...
Jun 2, 20232 min read


PPBSO approves new “Expectations of Membership”
Last week the Board of Directors of The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society unanimously approved the adoption of a new policy related to member...
May 31, 20231 min read


Band Games Passes in the Mail!
Please contact the PPBSO if you have not received your Band Passes within five days from date of mailing. Do not wait until the day of...
May 11, 20231 min read


Help Wanted! PPBSO website!
Like many organizations the world over The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario relies on its web presence to mark its virtual place in...
May 4, 20232 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 20, 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 18, 20231 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 14, 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, 20232 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...
Apr 8, 20231 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 29, 20232 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...
Mar 7, 20231 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...
Feb 7, 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 17, 20232 min read
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