SPBA Elects New President
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The SPBA held its 2012 Annual General Meeting at the University of Regina on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Bands from across Saskatchewan and Montana were represented, and a new Board was elected for 2012-13, with Saskatoon's Kathleen Fehilly-Douglas taking on the role as President. Kathleen has been on the SPBA Board for a couple of terms, and comes to the SPBA having played a leadership role in the 96th Highlanders Pipe Band of Saskatoon.
Outgoing president Meg Stade has decided to step down because she returns to school this September upcoming. Thanks from the SPBA to Meg and all outgoing Board members for their willingness to volunteer on behalf of all Saskatchewan pipe bands.
Sound Advice 2012 | |
 Sound AdviceJuly 8-13, 2012 University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan The 2012 edition of Sound Advice will include instructors James P. Troy, Ryan MacDonald, and Alex Gandy for piping, and Roland Reid for snare. Tenor/bass instructor is Lauren Bonnett. Be sure to visit the web site to read about the accomplishments and experience of these very talented people. All the school information is available on the web site, including ONLINE REGISTRATION! You can now fill out the form, and submit a non-refundable $100 deposit, with the balance to be paid by June 1st.  For those who prefer paper, we will have a printable paper form HERE, and we will also do a limited number of paper brochures this year, but we are hoping to get as many folks as possible to sign up online.SOUND ADVICE WEB SITE: http://www.saskpipebands.org/summer-...t-sound-advice ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://www.saskpipebands.org/summer-school/register We are very grateful to our sponsors, which include McCallum Bagpipes, Cameron's Drumming Studio, pipetunes.ca, Lee & Sons Bagpipes and The National Piping Centre, as well as major support from The Saskatchewan Band Association, SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Lotteries.. Last Updated (Saturday, 24 March 2012 14:13) Membership Information for 2012 | |
The forms and information for 2012 membership and grading has been posted on the downloads page. The page has membership applications, 2011 Final Report forms [to access band grants], and also solo grading card applications [you need one to enter competitions in North America], and other information. Last Updated (Thursday, 10 November 2011 01:21) |
Regina & Moose Jaw Highland Games | |
Online entry is now available for solos and bands for both Moose Jaw and Regina Highland Games. THIS YEAR: GREAT REASONS TO STAY AT THE OFFICIAL GAMES HOTEL! SPBA Member Classifieds! | |
Do you have some piping, drumming or pipe band items that you or your pipe band would like to sell? The SPBA offers this free service to members and supporters. Send a description of the items, a price, and how you would like to be contacted. If you have small photos to accompany the ads, send those too! Ads will be accepted for items FOR SALE, items WANTED, and items for TRADE. Contact the web master to place your ad. Last Updated (Monday, 21 February 2011 18:02) |
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Winnipeg Scottish Festival
[February 18]
Brandon Highland Festival
[no games in 2012]
Moose Jaw Highland Games
[May 19]
Regina Highland Games
[May 20]
Riverwalk Highland Gathering
at The Forks, Winnipeg [May 26]
Manitoba Highland Gathering
[June 16]
Yellowstone Highland Games
[June 22 & 23]
The Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival
Hamilton, Montana
[August 24-26]