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Welcome to the E.U.S.P.B.A

Reaching our highest competitive potential.

Raising the level of our art.

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COMPETITION

In 1964, the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association was formed to host piping and drumming competitions in the area that is roughly now the MidAtlantic Branch of the EUSPBA.

 

Since then, we have grown to cover the entire East coast, stretching from Maine to Texas. We are the largest pipe band association in the world by geography and by individual membership.

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RESULTS

EUSPBA offers contests for pipers, drummers (snare, tenor, bass), drum majors and pipe bands at all skill levels, novice through professional. Players are graded by skill, generally according to past contest results. 

As each competitive season progresses, players accumulate points. By the end of the season, a "Champion Supreme" competitor is named from each grade/discipline.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

EUSPBA offers contests for pipers, drummers (snare, tenor, bass), drum majors and pipe bands at all skill levels, novice through professional. Players are graded by skill, generally according to past contest results. 

As each competitive season progresses, players accumulate points. By the end of the season, a "Champion Supreme" competitor is named from each grade/discipline.

  • Jul 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 13, 2025, 6:00 PM
    MacRae Meadows, Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC 28646, USA
    Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Solo piping and drumming on Saturday and Sunday July 12 and 13, 2025. Winners of the Grade 1 and Open Piping will be sent to the Sunbelt this fall. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
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  • Jul 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
    146 Skiles Way, 146 Skiles Way, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA
    The North American Academy of Piping and Drumming, held in Valle Crucis, NC, offers instruction to all levels of pipers and drummers, beginner to advanced, with sessions spanning five weeks this year from June 22, 2025 until July 25, 2025.
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  • Sun, Jul 13
    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
    Jul 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – Jul 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237, USA
    The Best Week of Summer 2025! Learn from the best in The Beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. Jack Lee, Donald Lindsay, Willie McCallum, Steven McWhirter, Eric MacNeill, Christina Henry and more! Registration deadline July 1st!
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  • Jul 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – Jul 18, 2025, 1:00 PM
    PennWest Edinboro, 219 Meadville St, Edinboro, PA 16444, USA
    Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming Summer Schools in Pennsylvania. Join Bruce Gandy, Roddy MacLeod, Scot Walker, Miles Bennington and more!
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  • Sat, Jul 19
    Look Memorial Park
    Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Look Memorial Park, 300 N Main St, Florence, MA 01062, USA
    Amateur Piping and Drumming (Snare, Tenor, Bass) Competition all grades; DM Competition Amateur & Professional; Pipe Band Competition Grades 2-5 in afternoon. Athletics Competition; Celtic Entertainment, Vendors; 30th Anniversary Glasgowlands.
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Get in Touch with the EUSPBA

If you have any questions about our courses, instructors, or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help.

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