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Notice of Annual General Meeting of the PPBSO
The 2025 AGM will be held via zoom on Saturday 6th December starting at 10:00 am. Notices have gone out to all members. If you did not receive a notice please let Sharon know at admin@ppbso.org to update your information. All information about the AGM, including the agenda and link, is available HERE . As per our by-laws, for electronic voting, each member must be signed-in individually.
Nov 12, 20251 min read


PPBSO Champion Supreme Awards Ceilidh - Sat November 22nd - LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS
All are welcome! - Please join us for a great evening of celebration, good music and fun in a relaxing atmosphere. You'll also hear performances from some of our Champion Supreme bands! The awards event will again be held at the lovely Scottish Rite location in Hamilton. Tickets this year have been reduced to $40.00 for adults and $20.00 for under 16's. The feedback last year was great so we have the return of the excellent Celtic band - Old Man Flanagan's Ghost to enterta
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Nov 9, 20250 min read


2025 George Sherriff Memorial Invitational - 15th November , Hamilton.
The 29 th Annual George Sherriff Memorial Invitational will held on on November 15 at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Ontario. Come on out to the "Sherriff" and listen to these exceptional young musicians, you'll be supporting one of the premier amateur events of it's kind in the world. Schedule - Doors open 9:00 a.m. - 6/8 March will commence at 10 a.m. - Piobaireachd will commence at 12:30 p.m. (after a lunch break.) - Final March, Strathspey & Reel will take p
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Joint PPBSO-BCPA Teachers Symposium - Well Attended
This symposium, which was a joint effort by the PPBSO and the BCPA, was held on Saturday November 1st. The streamed event was attended by over 100 teachers of pipes and drums from across Ontario and BC. It took place in Guelph, Ontario with the in-person attendees joined by many participants online. The list of very informative presenters included Alexandra Duncan, former Chair of the Scottish Schools Pipes & Drums Trust, who provided an excellent overview on the Scottish exp
Nov 2, 20252 min read


This Saturday - Building a Stronger Teaching Culture
Attention All Piping & Drumming Teachers! The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO), in partnership with the British Columbia Pipers’ Association (BCPA), is proud to host Building a Stronger Teaching Culture: Recruitment, Retention & Relevance , a day-long teaching symposium on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 . Don't miss the chance to join this unique event that brings together expert educators, accomplished performers, and forward-thinking leaders from across the pi
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Upgrades Announced!
It's official - congratulations to the bands and the pipers and drummers who have been upgraded for the 2026 season. Your hard work and dedication has paid off. Message from the Grading Sub-Committee The Grading Sub-Committee spent considerable time reviewing upgrades for the upcoming 2026 season. A total of 481 individuals were evaluated across piping, snare drumming, tenor drumming, and bass drumming categories. Thank you all for your dedication to your craft and for compe
Oct 20, 20252 min read


The PPBSO Board of Directors confers lifetime achievement awards.
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
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Giving Back - Volunteer Profile
We will be highlighting our amazing volunteers in appreciation for the time they have given back to the society. We value their...
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Toronto Branch Knockouts are coming!
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...
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Kids can do it too........ new PPBSO video!
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...
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Solo & Band Upgrade Update!
The official Champion Supreme results have previously been announced. The Music Committee (Grading Sub-Committee) is now reviewing the...
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Fall Fusion Workshop - we need more of these!
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...
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Special Hotel Rate for the PPBSO Champion Supreme Awards Ceilidh - Saturday November 22nd
The PPBSO has secured a special hotel group rate for members attending the awards ceilidh this year. The Hilton Hampton Inn is right...
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Giving Back - Volunteer Profile
We will be highlighting our amazing volunteers in appreciation for the time they have given back to the society. We value their...
Oct 1, 20251 min read


It's AGM Season!
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...
Sep 29, 20251 min read


PPBSO Champion Supreme Awards Ceilidh - Saturday November 22nd
All are welcome! - Please join us for a great evening of celebration, good music and fun in a relaxing atmosphere. The awards event will...
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Building a Stronger Teaching Culture
Attention All Piping & Drumming Teachers! The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO), in partnership with the British Columbia...
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Consider chipping in!
Pipers and drummers in general, never mind members of pipe bands, typically have busy lives. But, at the same time, throughout its...
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Sep 18, 20251 min read
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