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Upcoming Branch AGMs
General Meeting season is upon us with the first branch AGM this weekend. These meetings are a great opportunity to find out more about...
Sep 24, 20161 min read
Fergus Results
Thank you to all of the solo competitors, bands, and supporters who came out to Fergus today. Unfortunately, the band contests were...
Aug 13, 20161 min read
Maxville 2016 Solo Schedule
As a reminder to all contestants, the amateur piping and snare drumming solo contests (grades 1 through 5 and amateur Piobaireachd) at...
Jul 22, 20161 min read
Maxville Grade 5 Band Meeting
The band meeting for the grade 5 bands at Maxville will be held on Friday, July 29th at 11:00.
Jul 19, 20161 min read
Kincardine Solos Update
Due to a shortage of judges and the early start time for the grade 5 bands at Kincardine on Saturday, changes to the order of play,...
Jun 29, 20161 min read
Kincardine Band Meeting and Band Locations
Two quick announcements. The first is that the band meeting for the Kincardine Scottish Festival will be at 10:00 instead of the usual...
Jun 25, 20161 min read
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
Major Archie Cairns, MMM, CD, 1928-2016
It is with much sadness the founding member of the PPBSO-Ottawa branch and PPBSO Lifetime Member Major Archie Cairns, MMM, CD has passed...
Apr 3, 20163 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
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