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.

NEWS

NEW MEMBERSHIP FORMS FOR 2009

 It's that time of year! SPBA members need to renew their memberships by filling out a report for 2008, and submitting member, nominal roll, and Saskatchewan non-profit registration information [SK bands only] for 2009. All forms are available HERE.

SPBA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

A couple of years ago the SPBA set up a system for members to nominate volunteers in various categories. In 2007, the late Gordon Findlater was nominated and voted unanimously into the "Hall of Fame" and the Board would like to have more nominations, especially in this, the 40th anniversary! Download the forms here.

SOUND ADVICE - planning for 2009.

Thanks to all students and staff for making Sound Advice 2008 a very successful camp. It was great to have a visit from the Lothians Schools Strathspey and Reel Society at the concert. What a superb addition! Dates for the 2009 school will be July 12-17, 2009.

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 It includes many tunes from local players, and also a treasure-trove of unpublished material from the late Pipe-Major Donald MacLeod, M.B.E. The book is available at www.iainmacdonaldmusic.com and will be officially launched August 13 at the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.

Highland Games in Billings, MT

Congratulations to organizer Donell Small and the Yellowstone Highland Games on a very successful first event. They had great spectator turnout, a lovely venue, and just a great day all round. Hold the weekend open in 2009 for the 2nd Annual!
RESULTS: Grade 4 QMM | Grade 4 Medley

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!

SPBA CENTENNIAL ARCHIVES

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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SPBA MEMBER BANDS

We have added a web page for each of our member bands!

96th Highlanders Pipes & Drums

703 RCACS Pipes & Drums

2901 Estevan PPCLI Army Cadets

Billings Caledonian Pipes & Drums

City of Regina Pipe Band

Conservatory of Performing Arts

Fraser Pipe Band

NEW!!
Great Scots Pipes and Drums
Poulson, Montana [contact]

North Saskatchewan Regiment P&D

Prince Albert Highlanders

Regina Police Service Pipes & Drums

Saskatoon Police Pipes & Drums

NEW!!
Shining Thistle Pipe Band,
Helena, Montana [Contact]

White Hackle Pipe Band

Yorkton & District Pipe Band

Links to Highland Games, Events and Other Pipe Bands and Piping Associations