Amateur Piobaireachd Contest
Piobaireachd is the classical music of the bagpipe. Since 2018, the Ottawa Branch has held an annual piobaireachd contest for amateur pipers.
Categories
"A" Piobaireachd
Requirements: One (1) full piobaireachd – own choice
Grade approximation – Intermediate and Senior Amateur
"B" Piobaireachd
Requirements: One (1) full piobaireachd – own choice
Grade approximation – Experienced Novice, Junior Amateur
“C” Piobaireachd
Requirements: One (1) ground – own choice
Grade approximation – New piobaireachd players, those with limited Novice competitive experience
Competition start times: All contest start times will be finalized based on entries.
Order of play: Reverse order of entry. Sign up early to secure a later draw!
Note: Although similarly structured, these piobaireachd events will not be counted toward Knockout point standings.
Pipe Major George D. Buchanan Memorial Trophy
The P/M George D. Buchanan Memorial Trophy is awarded to the winner of the "A" category. This trophy was donated by Donald Buchanan in memory of his late father, who was a leading member of the Branch in its early days, and a proponent of piobaireachd and its importance for the musical development of pipers.
