Registration and Events Competition Registration Membership Application Scholarship Application Adjudicator Application Band Roster - 2026 PPBAM Membership Application Form Download Solo Competitor - 2026 PPBAM Membership Application Form Download For Membership, Scholarship and Adjudicator Applications: Email completed forms to General@ppbam.org . or use the form on the contact page . Registration Forms Full Event List ( Last updated Jan 21st 2026 ) Event Name Manitoba Scottish Festival Location RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus Date + Time 9:00am Registration Closes April 5, 2026 Registration Closed Registration Form Solo Event Band Event Order of Play April 18, 2026 Event Name Manitoba Scottish Festival Workshop Location RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus Date + Time 9:00am - 4:00pm Registration Closes April 5, 2026 Registration Closed Registration Form Solo Event Band Event Workshop Event April 19, 2026 Event Name Summer Showcase Location Grant's Old Mill Date + Time 1:00pm Registration Closes May 30, 2026 Registration Closed Registration Form Solo Event Band Event Order of Play June 6, 2026 Event Name Manitoba Highland Gathering Location Legacy Park, East Selkirk Date + Time 9:00am Registration Closes June 14, 2026 Registration Closed Registration Form Solo Event Band Event Order of Play June 21, 2026 Graham Bremner Scholarship Fund Application See Scholarships page for more details. Download For Membership, Scholarship and Adjudicator Applications: Email completed forms to General@ppbam.org . or use the form on the contact page . Adjudicator Application Download For Membership, Scholarship and Adjudicator Applications: Email completed forms to General@ppbam.org . or use the form on the contact page . Tune Requirements - Under Construction - Pipe Band Solo Piping Solo Snare Solo Tenor Solo Bass Open/ Professional Open/ Professional 1.MSR -submit 2 sets 2.Hornpipe and Jig -submit 2 sets

Previous Back Next Manitoba Highland Gathering Registration Form Band Event Registration Form Solo Event Registration Form Order of Play Location: Date: Time: Address: Legacy Park, East Selkirk June 21, 2026 9:00am 1140 Strathcona Rd, East Selkirk, MB R0E 0M0, Canada 2026 Manitoba Highland Gathering – Selkirk, Manitoba June 21st, 2026 • Legacy Park Location: 1140 Strathcona Rd, East Selkirk, MB The Manitoba Highland Gathering proudly celebrates and preserves the vibrant traditions of Scottish culture, heritage, arts, sports, and agriculture. Each year, our volunteers work to nurture, share, and educate the community about these rich customs — and 2026 will be no exception. Join us for a full weekend of excitement, competition, music, and cultural experiences. A Weekend Full of Fun Step back into the Viking Age with a live‑action reenactment. Enjoy the grace and athleticism of Highland Dancing. Experience the power and precision of Pipe Band Competitions for soloists and bands. Explore live entertainment , artisan vendors, and cultural displays. Try your luck at the Scottish Auction! You can't leave with out stuffing your pockets full of the baked goodies! Stay connected🔗: Website: https://manitobahighlandgathering.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MBHighlandGathering/ Solo Events Piping | Piobaireachd | Snare Drum | Tenor Drum | Bass Drum Band & Ensemble Events Full Band (graded competition with prize money) Pipe Ensemble* (2–5 pipers, open adjudication) Drum Corps* (2–5 drummers, open adjudication) Mini Band* (up to 7 musicians, max 4 pipers; ungraded) *Participants may come from different bands and can perform in multiple groups. 📄 Complete Events List: https://ppbam.org/CompetitionEventsList.pdf 🗓️ Registration Closes: June 14th Solo Registration https://ppbam.org/ManitobaHighlandGathering-Registration:Solo-Events Full Band, Mini Band & Ensemble Registration https://ppbam.org/ManitobaHighlandGathering-Registration:Band-Events All competitors must be registered members of their pipe and drum association. Late entries may incur a fee. No field entries accepted. 💵 Fees Full Band : $75 per event** All other Events : $20 per event** **Invoices will be emailed. Registration is not complete until payment is received. 🏆 Prize Money*** Full Band Grade 1 — 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $125 Grade 2 — 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $150 Grade 3 — 1st $250, 2nd $175, 3rd $125 Grade 4 — 1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $100 Grade 5 — 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75 ***In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of PPBAM, the latter shall prevail. Previous Next

✦ U P C O M I N G E V E N T S ✦ Manitoba Scottish Festival Location: RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus Date: Time: Address: Apr 18, 2026 9:00am 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J8, Canada Read More Manitoba Highland Gathering Location: Legacy Park, East Selkirk Date: Time: Address: Jun 21, 2026 9:00am 1140 Strathcona Rd, East Selkirk, MB R0E 0M0, Canada Read More Manitoba Scottish Festival Workshop Location: RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus Date: Time: Address: Apr 19, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J8, Canada Read More Summer Showcase Location: Grant's Old Mill Date: Time: Address: Jun 6, 2026 1:00pm 2777 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3S5, Canada Read More

Previous Back Next Manitoba Scottish Festival Registration Form Band Event Registration Form Solo Event Registration Form Order of Play Location: Date: Time: Address: RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus April 18, 2026 9:00am 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J8, Canada 2026 Manitoba Scottish Festival Winnipeg, Manitoba April 18, 2026 • RRC Polytech • 2055 Notre Dame Ave Step into a full day of world‑class music, competition, and tradition. Whether you're part of a full band, a small ensemble, or competing as a soloist, or specating for sport this event brings together the best of the pipe and drum community. Live Entertainment and Scottish Food! Event Location Details: Location: RRC Polytech - Notre Dame Campus Address: 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg MB Building: A (Administration) Access: Off of Notre Dame Ave. East Entrance from S2 parking lot . Campus Map: https://www.rrc.ca/maps/?campus=ndc&markers=parking Solo Events Piping | Piobaireachd | Snare Drum | Tenor Drum | Bass Drum Band & Ensemble Events Full Band (graded competition with prize money) Pipe Ensemble* (2–5 pipers, open adjudication) Drum Corps* (2–5 drummers, open adjudication) Mini Band* (up to 7 musicians, max 4 pipers; ungraded) *Participants may come from different bands and can perform in multiple groups. 📄 Complete Events List: https://ppbam.org/CompetitionEventsList.pdf 🗓️ Registration Closes: April 5th Solo + Professional Solo Registration https://ppbam.org/ManitobaScottishFestival-Registration:Solo-Events Full Band, Mini Band & Ensemble Registration https://ppbam.org/ManitobaScottishFestival-Registration:Band-Events All competitors must be registered members of their pipe and drum association. Late entries may incur a fee. No field entries accepted. 💵 Fees Full Band : $75 per event** All other Events : $20 per event** **Invoices will be emailed. Registration is not complete until payment is received. 🏆 Prize Money*** Full Band Grade 1 — 1st $300, 2nd $150, 3rd $125 Grade 2 — 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $150 Grade 3 — 1st $250, 2nd $175, 3rd $125 Grade 4 — 1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $100 Grade 5 — 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75 Professional Solo Piping — 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50 Piobaireachd — 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75 Snare Drum — 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50 🎼 Sunday Workshop — April 19, 2026 PPBAM is hosting a full‑day workshop on Sunday with our visiting adjudicators: Glenna Mackay‑Johnstone, James McHattie, J. Reid Maxwell, and Tyler Fry. Open to all skill levels, with instruction tailored to each participant. 9:00 AM–4:00 PM • Red River Polytech Free for PPBAM members; $75 for non‑members. Children under 12 require a chaperone (chaperones attend free). 👉 Full workshop details and registration available here. ***In the event of any discrepancy between this information and the official information of PPBAM, the latter shall prevail. Previous Next

Previous Back Next Summer Showcase Registration Form Band Event Registration Form Solo Event Registration Form Order of Play Location: Date: Time: Address: Grant's Old Mill June 6, 2026 1:00pm 2777 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3S5, Canada 2026 Summer Showcase – Winnipeg, Manitoba June 6th, 2026 • Grant's Old Mill Location: 2777 Portage Ave, Manitoba Event Location Details: Parking on Booth Dr Small Parking Lot Located @ 260 Booth Dr, Winnipeg MB Solo Events Piping | Piobaireachd | Snare Drum | Tenor Drum | Bass Drum Band & Ensemble Events Pipe Ensemble (2–5 pipers, open adjudication) Drum Corps (2–5 drummers, open adjudication) Mini Band (up to 7 musicians, max 4 pipers; ungraded) Participants may come from different bands and can perform in multiple groups. 📄 Complete Events List: https://ppbam.org/CompetitionEventsList.pdf 🗓️ Registration Closes: May 30th Solo Registration https://ppbam.org/SummerShowcase-Registration:Solo-Events Mini Band & Ensemble Registration https://ppbam.org/SummerShowcase-Registration:Band-Events All competitors must be registered members of their pipe and drum association. Late entries may be accepted and may be subject to a late fee. Field entries may be considered on competition day if time permits. 💵 Fees All Events : $20 per event Invoices will be emailed to the address provided on the registration form. Registration is not complete until payment is received. Previous Next

Previous Back Next Manitoba Scottish Festival Workshop Workshop Registration Band Event Registration Form Solo Event Registration Form Workshop Registration Location: Date: Time: Address: RRC Polytech Notre Dame Campus April 19, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J8, Canada 2026 MSF Workshop Sunday, April 19th, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Red River Polytech — Classroom Wing Glenna Mackay‑Johnstone • James McHattie • J. Reid Maxwell • Tyler Fry Learn from four world‑renowned performers, adjudicators, and instructors—each an expert on their instrument and in pipe band ensemble performance. Who Can Attend Open to students of all skill levels Schedule 9:00 AM – Workshop begins Lunch break (lunch not included; a group lunch option may be organized depending on interest) 4:00 PM – Approximate end time Location Red River Polytech Classrooms used for the Manitoba Scottish Festival the day before. Event Location Details: Location: RRC Polytech - Notre Dame Campus Address: 2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg MB Building: A (Administration) Access: Off of Notre Dame Ave. East Entrance from S2 parking lot . Campus Map: https://www.rrc.ca/maps/?campus=ndc&markers=parking What to Bring Practice instruments Bagpipes / Drum (If you play one) 🗓️ Registration Closes: April 5th Free for PPBAM members (Anyone from a registered PPBAM band) $75.00 CAD for non‑PPBAM musicians (Does not include lunch) Children under 12 must be accompanied by a chaperone Chaperones of registered students attend free Registration: https://ppbam.org/Workshop Previous Next

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Pipe Bands in Manitoba Transcona and District Pipe Band Practices are Thursdays nights at the Transcona Legion. Contact: Stewart at 204-795-2648 Facebook page Read More Prairie Community Youth Pipes and Drums Band officer: Ken Boath Pipe major: Dustin Wolfe Lead drummer: Catrina Esposito Contact: Email: prairiethistlepipeband@outlook.com Debbie WolfeCaille: (204) 782-6482 Catrina Esposito: (204) 880-8849 Read More Clandeboye Pipe Band Grade V Pipe Band Pipe Major: Lead Drummer: Read More Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band Grade IV Pipe Band (youth) Pipe Major: Lead Drummer: www.lsrfmpb.ca Read More 407 Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders ( Cadets ) Youth Pipeband 407 Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Thursday Evenings 18:15-21:00 ( September to June ) [Room # 26 ] Location: Minto Armouries Address: 969 St Matthews Avenue Winnipeg MB R3G0J7 Ph: 1-( 204)-786-1130 Email: 407army@cadets.gc.ca Read More 177 Air Canada Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Youth Pipeband 177 Air Canada Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Friday Evenings 18:00-21:15 ( September to June ) Location: Minto Armouries Address: 969 St Matthews Avenue Winnipeg MB R3G0J7 Ph: 1-(204)-612-4697 Email: 177air@cadets.gc.ca Read More Glenaura Pipes and Drums Contact info coming soon Read More 303 ANAVETS Adult Learning Band Pipe Major: Diane Kotelko Lead Drummer: Erwin Schiller Practices Monday nights 1900-2100 Location: Rockwood ANAVETS Address: 341 Wilton St, Winnipeg, MB R3M 1X3 Read More St. Andrew's Pipe Band Grade IV Grade IV Pipe Band Pipe Major: Wes Sheppard Lead Drummer: Read More St. Andrew's Pipe Band Grade III Grade III Pipe Band Pipe Major: Alex Pedin Lead Drummer: Dave Chorney Read More Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Grade III Pipe Band Pipe Major: MWO Daniel Locke, CD Lead Drummer: Sgt Ryan Summerton, CD www.cameronsofcanada.ca Read More Winnipeg Police Pipe Band Contact info coming soon Read More Send corrections or requested additions to this page to: Email: General@ppbam.org . or use the form on the contact page .

Previous Back Next Spring Fling Order of Play Band Event Registration Form Solo Event Registration Form Order of Play Location: Grace Community Church Date: Time: Address: March 7, 2026 12:00pm (Noon) 280 Caron Rd, Headingley, MB R4H 1B4, Canada 2026 Spring Fling – HEADINGLEY, MANITOBA March 7, 2026 • Grace Community Church Location: 280 Caron Road Headingley, Manitoba Solo Events Piping | Piobaireachd | Snare Drum | Tenor Drum | Bass Drum Band & Ensemble Events Pipe Ensemble (2–5 pipers, open adjudication) Drum Corps (2–5 drummers, open adjudication) Mini Band (up to 7 musicians, max 4 pipers; ungraded) Participants may come from different bands and can perform in multiple groups. 📄 Complete Events List: https://ppbam.org/CompetitionEventsList.pdf 🗓️ Registration Closes: March 1st Solo Registration https://ppbam.org/SpringFling-Registration:Solo-Events Mini Band & Ensemble Registration https://ppbam.org/SpringFling-Registration:Band-Events All competitors must be registered members of their pipe and drum association. Late entries may be accepted and may be subject to a late fee. Field entries may be considered on competition day if time permits. 💵 Fees All Events : $20 per event Invoices will be emailed to the address provided on the registration form. Registration is not complete until payment is received. Previous Next

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🎶 Getting Started with Pipe Bands Piping & Drumming in Manitoba Discover the excitement, tradition, and community of pipe bands. Whether you’re inspired by Scottish culture, moved by a local performance, or simply curious about the music, this guide introduces you to the vibrant world of piping and drumming in Manitoba. 🥁 What Is a Pipe Band? A pipe band is a powerful musical ensemble made up of pipers and drummers performing together at parades, festivals, and competitions. Rooted in military tradition, today’s pipe bands blend melody and rhythm into a dynamic, unmistakable sound. The Instruments Highland Bagpipes – Continuous, expressive melody supported by rich drone harmonies Snare Drum – Crisp, intricate rhythms that drive the music Tenor Drum – Warm tones and visual flourishes Bass Drum – The heartbeat of the band, anchoring the ensemble Why Join a Pipe Band? Becoming a piper or drummer offers far more than learning an instrument: Develop Musical Skills with guidance from experienced players Join a Welcoming Community built on teamwork and shared passion Travel & Perform at Highland Games, festivals, and events Grow Through Competition in solo and band settings Connect with Tradition while being part of a modern, global art form How Pipe Bands Work Bands may focus on performances, competitions, or both. Competitive bands participate in regional, national, and international events, judged on musicality, precision, and presentation. Many groups also perform locally to support community events and fundraising. Roles Pipe bands rely on structured leadership to maintain musical excellence: Pipe Major – Musical and administrative leader Pipe Sergeant – Supports tuning, technique, and consistency Lead Drummer – Directs the drum corps and creates drum scores Drum Major – Leads the band visually in parades and ceremonies Pipe Band Grades Bands compete in graded levels based on skill: GradeLevel Grade 5Beginner Grade 4Developing Grade 3Intermediate Grade 2Advanced Grade 1Elite 🏆 🎖 Atlantic Canada’s piping community is known for its warmth, mentorship, and camaraderie. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, you’ll find support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Joining a pipe band means becoming part of a tradition that celebrates music, teamwork, and shared achievement. 🚀 Ready to Begin? Many local bands and instructors welcome new learners. To get started: Explore beginner-friendly programs on our Member Bands page Connect with experienced pipers and drummers for guidance Look for community music programs or youth organizations offering lessons Who We Are This is your About section. This space is a great opportunity to give a full background on who you are, what you do and what your site has to offer. Your users are genuinely interested in learning more about you, so don’t be afraid to share personal anecdotes to create a more friendly quality. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want site visitors to know. If you’re a business, talk about how you started and share your professional journey. Explain your core values, your commitment to customers and how you stand out from the crowd. Add a photo, gallery or video for even more engagement.