Progressive Certification Program

The Progressive Certification Program falls under the education board of
the EUSPBA and is as follows:

Roddy MacDonald, Piping Coordinator/Chair
Donald Bell, Snare Drum Coordinator
Bob Meade, Bass and Tenor Coordinator
Dave Ricklis, Drum Major Coordinator
Teri Wiegand, PCP Director

The EUSPBA is pleased to offer this program with the hope that many
members will use it as a means of improving themselves in their musical
discipline. Through the certification program the EUSPBA encourages
competitors and players not only to achieve higher playing standards, but also to be well rounded musicians.

The program involves demonstrating five levels of proficiency in piping,
four in snare drumming, four in bass and tenor and three in drum majors, by sitting examinations. Successful candidates are awarded certificates.

The exams consist of a practical and playing portion to show mastery of
rudiments, repertoire and written or verbal questions on maintenance and
musical theory. Candidates at any level are assumed to have mastered the
requirements of all previous levels by holding certificates, or by
demonstrating their abilities.

You don’t need to be a competitor to take advantage of the program. In fact, the program offers an “achievement ladder” for non-competitors. You also don’t need to be a member of EUSPBA, but the cost of each exam is $5. less for members.