The Knockouts Piping & Drumming Competition Series runs from October to March, featuring four rounds of competition leading up to the finals in April. The series provides competitors with the opportunity to perform before judges, receive valuable feedback, and gain competition experience in preparation for the PPBSO summer competition circuit.

 

At each round, points are awarded to the top six competitors in each category (Piping, Snare, Tenor, and Bass) with points accumulated throughout the series. The top three competitors in each category will qualify for the finals, where they will compete to be crowned the overall Knockouts champion of their category.

 

Beyond the competition, the series is a great way to meet fellow musicians within the branch, build camaraderie, and enjoy a fun evening of music.

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​The Knockouts series takes place at the Junior Ranks Mess, which is located at

4 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9

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To learn more about each Knockouts round, click the dates below!