British Columbia Pipers’ Association

2017-2018 Mini-Gathering Registration Now Live

by Kevin McLean • 09/18/2017

Registration for the 2017-2018 Mini-Gatherings are now available here. You can also find information regarding tune requirements and rules there as well. Please remember you can sign up for a BCPA membership here as well and find out more information about memberships here. We look forward to seeing you at the first contests of the…

by Kevin McLean • 09/18/2017

The online BCPA membership registration is now available here. For a hard-copy Membership registration form as well as the Pipe Band Roster forms and the Add/Release/Transfer forms, please visit the membership page. We urge both new and returning members to take out or renew their memberships as soon as possible. BCPA membership fees help fund and…

by Kevin McLean • 09/18/2017

The list of mandatory promotions for the 2017-2018 season is now available on the promotions page. The Promotions page also contains the BCPA Regrading Appeal Form.

by Sheena Cook • 09/12/2017

Have you saved the date? Sat, Nov 18th. Are you bringing a table of 8 (or 10)? Get your tables ready or we can help place you! Coast Plaza Hotel, 1763 Comox Street – $130 per ticket (limited discount tickets available) Formal attire – Have you heard of ‘Affordable Kilts’? www.affordablekilts.com We’ve got all your…

by Kevin McLean • 09/06/2017

Congratulations to all BCPA bands and members who have made our association proud with strong representation across the world. World Pipe Band Championships: Grade 1: Simon Fraser University Pipe Band 5th overall (7th in the MSR, 5th in the Medley, tied for 3rd overall in drumming) Dowco Triumph Street 12th overall (12th in the MSR,…

by Sheena Cook • 09/05/2017

Robert Heggie, Co-Founder of the Palm Springs Pipe Band, says their numbers swell in the winter with Canadian Snowbirds. Any Canadian Snowbird pipers and drummers who are planning a trip to Palm Springs, CA this winter, bring your instruments along and feel free to join the the Palm Springs Pipe Band during your stay. For more…

by Sheena Cook • 09/05/2017

Alumni of the Burnaby Ladies Pipe Band are holding their 50th anniversary reunion on Saturday evening September 16, 2017 Come out and celebrate with us! We would love to see you! For details please contact Elouise Roane at relouise3@gmail.com

by Sheena Cook • 09/02/2017

The MHAF Board announce dates for MHAF Winter Storm 2018! Dates: January 12-14, 2018 The Midwest Highland Arts Fund board continues to confirm staff for the 2018 workshop. Midwest Highland Arts Fund, incorporated in 2001, promotes the Scottish Highland performing arts every January with its Winter Storm Weekend – The Pipes & Drums Event; consisting…

by Sheena Cook • 08/29/2017

Forward by BCPA President Rob MacNeil The 1970 Scotland trip by the Vancouver Kiwanis Boys Pipe Band was a remarkable competitive achievement and a catalytic event that sparked the rapid rise of BC pipe bands on the international competitive stage. The pioneering vision and drive of piping instructor and BCPA Life Member Malcolm Nicholson to take…

by BCPA President • 08/03/2017

The Final 2017 BCPA Grand Aggregate Awards standings are now posted on the Results page. https://archive.bcpipers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2017-BCPA-Grand-Aggregate-Standings.pdf Pictures of the award winners, taken at the conclusion of the Pacific Northwest Highland Games, are in the the BCPA Photo Gallery https://archive.bcpipers.org/photo-albums/ Congratulations to all award winners and to all players and bands who supported the highland games…

by BCPA President • 08/03/2017

The complete results of the 2017 Pacific Northwest Highland Games are now posted on the Results page. They include the per event results, the aggregate/overall winners in the solo and band events, and details of the band results. https://archive.bcpipers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2017-Pacific-Northwest-Highland-Games-Results-consolidated.pdf https://archive.bcpipers.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2017-Pacific-Northwest-Highland-Games-Pipe-Band-Master-Tally-Sheets-final.pdf Photos from the Pacific Northwest Highland Games are in the BCPA Photo Gallery https://archive.bcpipers.org/photo-albums/ The…

by Sheena Cook • 08/02/2017

The Celtic Arts Foundation is pleased to present the 7th Annual Autumn Smallpipes Workshop from Friday, September 29th – Sunday, October 1st. Instructors include Gold Medalist Fred Morrison, and well-known Vermont, USA Smallpiper, Iain MacHarg. Mostly geared for intermediate and advanced players, workshop time will be split between Reelpipe, Smallpipe and whistle instructions. Music sessions…

BCPA Weekend Seminar with Jim Barrie: Cameron Style Piobaireachd

Capturing the Gold: Jack Lee looks back on his 1981 Northern Meeting wins: Final in a series

Capturing the Gold Medal: Ishabel Ross's greatest piping memory: 2nd in a series

Capturing the World: Iain MacDonald witnesses Jack Lee's astounding victory: 1st in a series

Capturing the World: A look back at Jack Lee's remarkable victories: A BCPA Series

2017-2018 Mini-Gathering Registration Now Live

by Kevin McLean • 09/18/2017

2017-2018 Membership Registration, Pipe Band Roster Forms, and Add/Release/Transfer Forms Updated

by Kevin McLean • 09/18/2017

2017-2018 Solo Competitor Promotions

by Kevin McLean • 09/18/2017

2018 St Andrew’s Ball – Saturday, November 18th

by Sheena Cook • 09/12/2017

Congratulations to BCPA Bands and Soloists for Many International Successes

by Kevin McLean • 09/06/2017

Canadian Snowbird Pipers and Drummers Join the Palm Springs Pipe Band During Your Stay

by Sheena Cook • 09/05/2017

Burnaby Ladies Pipe Band 50th Anniversary Reunion

by Sheena Cook • 09/05/2017

MHAF Winter Storm 2018 Dates Announced!

by Sheena Cook • 09/02/2017

August 29, 1970 – Vancouver Kiwanis Boys Pipe Band wins the Juvenile grade Cowal Championship

by Sheena Cook • 08/29/2017

Final 2017 BCPA Grand Aggregate Awards Standings and Award Winners Pictures

by BCPA President • 08/03/2017

Complete Results of the 2017 Pacific Northwest Highland Games

by BCPA President • 08/03/2017

Celtic Arts Foundation welcomes Fred Morrison – Friday, September 29 – Sunday, October 1

by Sheena Cook • 08/02/2017