The PPBSO Board of Directors has conferred lifetime achievement awards on two long-time members in recognition of their dedication and contributions to piping and drumming in Ontario and beyond. John Cairns John Cairns has been piping since childhood and is recognized today as one of the world's top pipers and teachers. He has won countless awards at the highest levels of solo piping including the highly elusive double gold in 1999. John has been involved in pipe bands for

We will be highlighting our amazing volunteers in appreciation for the time they have given back to the society. We value their...

The branch AGM will be held on the first knockout date - come out and support your branch. All Toronto Branch events held at the Moss...

As you know the PPBSO is on a drive to finds ways to engage our current youth members and encourage more young people to take up our...

The official Champion Supreme results have previously been announced. The Music Committee (Grading Sub-Committee) is now reviewing the...

This year marks PPBSO member pipe band, Paris Port Dover’s 25th anniversary and to mark this milestone the band sponsored and ran a day...

We will be highlighting our amazing volunteers in appreciation for the time they have given back to the society. We value their...

It's that time of year again where AGM's abound. Each of the four branches will be holding their AGM's in October while the PPBSO proper...

All are welcome! - Please join us for a great evening of celebration, good music and fun in a relaxing atmosphere. The awards event will...

Attention All Piping & Drumming Teachers! The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO), in partnership with the British Columbia...

Pipers and drummers in general, never mind members of pipe bands, typically have busy lives. But, at the same time, throughout its...

The 2025 Numbers A very successful 2025 outdoor competition season came to a close with the North Lanark Highland Games in late August....

The PPBSO's 2024 Champion Supreme Solo and Band Winners

The Pipers' and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO) needs to ensure we have a qualified panel of judges willing and ready to take on the...

The North Lanark Highland Games, with it's idyllic setting, closed off a great PPBSO 2025 outdoor season. Beautiful weather and a great...

It was a hot one but that did not deter the enthusiastic crowds or take away from the various solo and band competitions. The...

Glengarry Highland Games Report

A beautiful sunny day at Cambridge Highland Games yesterday was the backdrop for a high number of solo entries and a 27-band contest....

The PPBSO is fortunate to have dedicated and experienced members willing to give back to the organization by working as judges at our...

Jam School Guelph - OYPB Workshop today The Ontario Youth Pipe Band workshop today in Guelph was well-attended and, by all accounts, a...