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...
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
Thanks to Micah Babinski (listed in “Who’s Who In Bagpiping”, SFU member, composer, instructor, former NWJPB and Northwest MacGregor Pipe Band member) and John Scullion (4 time World Solo Drumming Championship winner, leader of several drum corps championship seasons) from Northern Ireland. Thanks also to John for leading an impromptu workshop for drummers to give a little more understanding of what some drumming comments mean,...
