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The SPBA is the umbrella organization for pipers, drummers, and pipe bands in the Province of Saskatchewan. The Association developed from the Prairie Pipe Band Association, and was formed in 1992. NEWS2010 MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES NOW ONLINE! SPBA Grade 5 Development Band The SPBA Board recently decided to try launching a Grade 5 "development band," which would be made up of novice/Grade 5 band members from exisiting bands who either had no Grade 5 band, or who could not use those new members in their Grade 4 band. The idea is to give these junior players the opportunity to develop and compete as a band, and at the same time develop the skills to fully integrate into their own organization's Grade 4 band. More information to come, but if you would like to learn more in the meantime, send email. SOUND ADVICE 2010 will be returning to the University of Regina campus July 11-16, 2010. This year's summer school was a great success, with 50 students from across the prairies converging on the University of Regina for the week. We also had two evening band workshops: one for the Fraser Pipe Band and one for the Wa Wa Shrine Pipes & Drums. We had a great new location, with another fabulous panel of instructors, including Graham Brown, Tyler Fry, Ryan MacDonald, Doug MacRae, Garth Neel, Doug Stronach and James P. Troy! SPBA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION New Archives Material! ALSO ADDED: more great archive information on the Weyburn Legion Pipe Band, The Saskatoon Ladies Pipe Band [1930s], Victoria Park Pipe Band, and Individual pipers and drummers of interest. Last year, we added some more information about SK pipers and bands. There are a number of photos now on the summer school page, some additions to the Regina Boys Pipe Band page, and an all new page here. Be sure to send in any names, stories, photos, clippings or information that will help to fill this out! In celebration of Saskatchewan's 100th Birthday, the SPBA has been working to compile a record of bands and piping in Saskatchewan. We have some great information and links already in place, and we need your help! Please send us information, stories, photos, and let us know if you spot any inaccuracies! We hope to have a complete picture of Saskatchewan bands over time.
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HIGHLAND GAMES & CONTESTS Winnipeg Scottish Festival Brandon Highland Festival Moose Jaw Highland Games SPBA MEMBER BANDS 96th Highlanders Pipes & Drums Billings Caledonian Pipes & Drums North Saskatchewan Regiment P&D
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SOUND ADVICE 2010 
