SAVE THE DATES!

NOVEMBER 7, 9:00am - 10:30am

A Zoom presentation with Q&A from Duncan Millar on judging solo drumming. This will be a presentation for anyone who judges or is interested in judging, as well as for piping teachers and band instructors (preparing students for performance) and for competitors who want to understand what judges are looking for. There will also be some practical info for judges, in terms, of keeping track of big classes, coming up with a result, writing useful adjudication sheets.

Both zoom events will require online registration on the SPBA website. There is NO COST for members of SK bands.

NOVEMBER 28, Time 10am - 4pm

SPBA Mini Gathering will be held late morning through the afternoon on Saturday, November 28, and this year the events will combine regular competition events and performance classes for those not ready compete. Events will be at Luther College High School, just off Dewdney Avenue in Regina. Detailed parking and building instructions to come.

Registration will be via the SPBA website, and there will be a nominal charge for entries.

NOVEMBER 28, Time 7pm onward

The Sask Highland Gathering invites all to a fundraising ceilidh at St. Martin’s Church Hall in Regina. Tickets will be available about a month in advance from the website (www.saskhighland.ca)

Learn to Play Bagpipes or Drums!

Saskatchewan Pipe Bands: Teaching Pipes and Drums!!

Pipe Bands in Saskatchewan—A Proud History
Early settlers brought piping and Scottish cultural traditions to many communities in Saskatchewan, and local pipe bands are carrying on those traditions today.

The Highland bagpipes were heard at weddings, funerals, dances and parades across Saskatchewan in the early years, and then during World War I many of our Saskatchewan Regiments had pipe bands and pipers who inspired, consoled and entertained our soldiers. The South Saskatchewan Regiment, the 96th Highlanders, and the South Saskatchewan Light Horse all had great pipe bands.

Registration for new pipe band beginners is now! Contact your local pipe band .

• 96th Highlanders, Saskatoon (web link)

• Conservatory Pipe Band (web link)
(Conservatory of Performing Arts, University of Regina)
Wednesdays, September-June, 7:00pm
College Avenue Campus, Regina
Contact: Conservatory Office 306-585-5748

• White Heather Pipe Band, Moose Jaw (web link)
Contact M. Carline at 306-690-3525, email

Upcoming Events

- October 17 - Zoom workshop with P-M (Dr.) Terry Lee

- November 7 - Zoom workshop with Duncan Millar

- November 11 - Remembrance Day

- November 28 - SPBA Mini Gathering

- November 28 - SHGCF Ceilidh