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WPA Mini-Gathering Results Saturday January 31st

January 31, 2009

update 2/1/2009:  missing tenor drum results added Great turnout for the 2nd mini-gathering of the season, and a lot of talent was on display.  Micah Babinski judged piping events, and John Scullion from Northern Ireland (in town for the Mastery of Scottish Arts events beginning the 6th of February) judged drumming.  Washington is continuing to see great growth in talent and continued growth of interest in bagpiping and drumming.  Our...

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January 3, 2009 Results

January 4, 2009
January 3, 2009 Results

Thanks to Brian McKenzie, local piper and instructor who is among the top professional pipers in the world in solo competitions, recently winning 3rd in 2008 and 2nd in the 2007 Midwest Highland Arts Fund & MWPBA US Silver Medal Piobaireachd Competition at Winter Storm,  Thanks also to Steve Roy, multi-talented percussionist, instructor and drumming director for judging Snare and Tenor drumming Saturday.  Our new...

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Eight Washington Pipers and Drummers receive BC Pipers’ Association promotions

September 27, 2008
Eight Washington Pipers and Drummers receive BC Pipers’ Association promotions

         Eight pipers and drummers from Washington State–all recent members of WPA–received promotions in their competition grade from the British Columbia Pipers’ Association, announced on September 27th, 2008. The Promotions announcements are available here>> Congratulations to these members for the recognition of their hard work last season. Grade 2 to Grade 1 piping: Christopher Donald Grade 3 to Grade 2 Piping: Alex MacLeod...

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Washington Pipe Bands top US bands at World Championships

August 20, 2008
Washington Pipe Bands top US bands at World Championships

Congratulations to the Northwest Junior Pipe Band and the Keith Highlanders Grade 4 pipe band for their great showings on their recent Scotland trips.  Both bands were the top bands from the United States in their competition grade.  The Keith Highlanders was the top Grade 4B band from the United States at the World Championships, and the Northwest Junior Pipe Band was the top...

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Two Washington Bands do well at Perth, Scotland

August 11, 2008
Two Washington Bands do well at Perth, Scotland

Two bands from Washington are competing in Scotland at the World Pipe Band Championships on Saturday, August 16th.  The Keith Highlanders and Northwest Junior Pipe Band.  NWJPB competed at North Berwick and Perth, and KHPB competed at Perth.  Northwest Junior Pipe Band placed 7th in Novice Juvenile and 5th in Juvenile at North Berwick, playing under extreme weather conditions, then won first in Grade...

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Congratulations 2008 Aggregate winners and Scholarship recipients

May 27, 2008

Aggregate awards were handed out at end of the May 3rd gathering.  To receive the award, competitors must not have won in the same grade previously, and must have competed in 4 of 5 events.  Points were awarded in reverse order for the top 6 positions at each event.  1st place: 6 points, 2nd place: 5 points, 3rd place: 4 points, etc. Chanter:  Paul...

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May 3rd Results

May 27, 2008

Sorry for the delays getting these posted.  We had a last minute challenge with scheduling judges, but ended up with two judges who needed to leave early, so we scheduled simultaneous competitions.  Thanks to Patrick Downing and Colin Gemmell for jumping in at the last minute to make the day a success.  Thanks to Stephen Farrell for joining us again to finish the season’s...

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2008 Current Aggregate Standings

April 20, 2008
2008 Current Aggregate Standings

The current aggregate standings for 2008 are here>> Please help us by reviewing for accuracy. Competitors who attended 4 of 5 events for the season are eligible for the scholarship drawings and aggregate awards, and are highlighted in bold. If you attended 3 or 4 events but your name isn’t listed in bold, please contact us.

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WPA Mini-Gathering #4, April 5th results

April 6, 2008
WPA Mini-Gathering #4, April 5th results

Washington Scottish (and their helper) performed at the 4th Mini-Gathering of 2008.  Alex Galloway and Cam Reid from Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band adjudicated.  We’re a bit behind on getting pictures posted, but we’re working on last month and this month’s and hope to post them soon. Chanter (Slow Air): Paul Vegors (Northwest Junior Pipe Band)   Todd Schiele (Northwest Junior Pipe Band) Grade 5 Piping...

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WPA Mini-Gathering March 1st Results

March 2, 2008
WPA Mini-Gathering March 1st Results

It was great to see Elliott Bay Pipe Band and Kenmore and District Pipe Bands performing for us, donating their time to support WPA audiences and providing us with some great music

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