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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. NEWSSPBA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - April 18th Among the items presented at the AGM was the 2008 Annual Report, outlining the details of work done in the past year, and the financial standing of the SPBA. The President's Report is now loaded separately and available HERE. We had a full slate running for positions on the Board, and in the end settled on six very good Board members, including a few new faces. Updates will be made to the Board pages shortly. Member bands and individuals who would like to nominate someone for recognition during the SPBA 40th Anniversary Year can download a form HERE. Deadline: May 10th. SOUND ADVICE 2009 NOW ONLINE! Details for the 2009 summer school are now online! We have 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! We also have a number of new scholarships available for Saskatchewan pipers and drummers! SPBA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION New Saskatchewan Music Collection Released SPBA President Iain MacDonald has released a music collection that he has been working on. It includes many tunes from local players, and also a treasure-trove of unpublished material from the late Pipe-Major Donald MacLeod, M.B.E. The book is available at www.iainmacdonaldmusic.com and will be officially launched August 13 at the Glasgow International Festival of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland. 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 Brandon Highland Festival [April 25] Moose Jaw Highland Games [May 16] SPBA MEMBER BANDS 96th Highlanders Pipes & Drums Billings Caledonian Pipes & Drums North Saskatchewan Regiment P&D NEW!!
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