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Maclean Highland Gathering
Apr
19

Maclean Highland Gathering

This event is run by the Lower Clarence Scottish Association. The pipe band competition is overseen by Pipe Bands NSW. Visit the event website for dates, programs, the competition draw, and more information.

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Branch Council Meeting: Pipe Bands Queensland
Apr
14

Branch Council Meeting: Pipe Bands Queensland

THE LINK TO THE MEETING IS HERE:

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Meeting ID: 472 291 272 209

Passcode: 6EM7nP3Y

 

 

 

Agenda

1.     Present & Apologies

2.     Membership Report

3.     Confirmation of Minutes of meeting of 16 January 2025 

4.     Treasurer’s report

5.     Secretary's Report

6.  Purchase of solar panel and printer/scanner

7.     General Business

The treasurers report and previous meeting minutes will be sent prior to this meeting.

 

Apologies or enquiries should be emailed to qld@pipebandsaustralia.com.au.

 

If you can't be at the meeting but would like a written proposal to be presented to it, please email the proposal to a member of the Executive prior to the meeting.

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Warwick Solo and Mini Band Competition
Oct
5

Warwick Solo and Mini Band Competition

  • Palmerin Street Warwick, QLD, 4370 Australia (map)
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Join Warwick Thistle Pipe Band for the October long weekend as they host a miniband and solo piping and drumming competition at Leslie Park in Warwick!

Registrations close 27 September.

MINIBAND REQUIREMENTS

To help you prepare for the mini band competition, here is a summary of the key rules:

  • A mini band consists of 4 pipers, 1 bass drummer and 2 snare drummers, and, if desired, 1 tenor.

  • The music requirements (marches, MSR, medley, etc.) shall be the same as the requirements for a full band.

  • The PM, Lead Drummer and Bass Drummer may play in multiple mini bands from the same band.

  • There will be 1 piping and 1 drumming judge.

SOLO EVENTS

  • Development Piping - 2 Part March (any time signature on chanter)

  • D Grade Piping 1 (2/4) - 2/4 March 4 parts (can be 2 x 2 parted tunes)

  • D Grade Piping 2 (6/8) - 6/8 March 4 parts (can be 2 x 2 parted tunes)

  • C Grade Piping 1 (2/4) - 2/4 March – 4 parts or more

  • C Grade Piping 2 (S/R) - Strathspey and Reel - 4 parts or more

  • C Grade Piping 3 (6/8) - 6/8 March - 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Piping 1 (2/4) - 2/4 March - 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Piping 2 (S/R) - Strathspey and Reel - 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Piping 3 (6/8) - 6/8 March - 4 parts or more

  • A Grade Piping 1 (MSR) - MSR – Each tune 4 parts or more (Submit 2 Sets)

  • A Grade Piping 2 (6/8) - 6/8 March – 4 parts or more (Submit 2 Sets)

  • Development Snare - 2 Part March (any time signature on a drum)

  • C Grade Snare 1 (2/4) - 2/4 March – 4 parts or more

  • D Grade Snare (2/4) - 2/4 March 4 parts (can be 2 x 2 parted tunes)

  • C Grade Snare 2 (S/R) - Strathspey and Reel - 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Snare 1 (MSR) - March, Strathspey and Reel - 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Snare 2 (H/J) - Hornpipe and Jig - 4 parts or more

  • A Grade Snare 1 (MSR) - MSR – Each tune 4 parts or more - (Submit 2 Sets)

  • A Grade Snare 2 (H/J) - Hornpipe and Jig - 4 parts or more (Submit 1)

  • Development Tenor - 2 Part March (any time signature on a drum)

  • D Grade Tenor (2/4) - 2/4 March 4 parts (can be 2 x 2 parted tunes)

  • C Grade Tenor 1 (2/4) - 2/4 March – 4 parts or more

  • C Grade Tenor 2 (S/R) - Strathspey and Reel - 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Tenor 1 (MSR) - MSR – Each tune 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Tenor 2 (H/J) - Hornpipe and Jig - 4 parts or more

  • A Grade Tenor 1 (MSR) - MSR – Each tune 4 parts or more (Submit 2 Sets)

  • A Grade Tenor 2 (H/J) - Hornpipe and Jig - 4 parts or more (Submit 1)

  • D Grade Bass (2/4) - 2/4 March 4 parts (can be 2 x 2 parted tunes)

  • C Grade Bass 1 (2/4) - 2/4 March – 4 parts or more

  • C Grade Bass 2 (S/R) - Strathspey and Reel - 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Bass 1 (MSR) - MSR – Each tune 4 parts or more

  • B Grade Bass 2 (H/J) - Hornpipe and Jig - 4 parts or more

  • A Grade Bass 1 (MSR) - MSR – Each tune 4 parts or more (Submit 2 Sets)

  • A Grade Bass 2 (H/J) - Hornpipe and Jig - 4 parts or more (Submit 1)

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Pipe Band Forum
Apr
7

Pipe Band Forum

Pipe Bands Queensland wants to understand the needs of all the pipe bands in our state - members and non-members, including regional community pipe bands. Prior to this meeting we suggest discussing with your members what is important to you, and how PBA could help to boost your efforts. This 1 hour session is an open dialog for you to voice your thoughts, make new connections, and learn from one another.

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Maclean Highland Gathering
Mar
30

Maclean Highland Gathering

This event is run by the Lower Clarence Scottish Association. The pipe band competition is overseen by Pipe Bands NSW. Visit the event website for dates, programs, the competition draw, and more information.

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2024 PBQ Annual General Meeting
Feb
26

2024 PBQ Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of Pipe Bands Australia – Queensland Branch will be held at Easts Leagues Club, Langlands Park, 40 Main Avenue, Coorparoo on Monday February 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Calling for all nominations for the branch officer positions.

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