Victorian Pipers Association (VPA) 2024 programme
The Victorian Pipers Association aims to promote, foster and continually develop the great highland bagpipe in Victoria.
Competition dates and music requirements have been announced for the VPA's 2024 season.
Competition 1 – Haileybury, April 28th 2024
Competition 2 – Ballarat Grammar, May 19th 2024
Competition 3 – Scotch College, June 1st 2024
Competition 4 – Camperdown, June 22th 2024
Competition 5 – Scots Albury, July 6th 2024
Competition 6 - 2024 Victorian Championships – PLC, July 27th 2024
Competition 1 – Haileybury, April 28th 2024
Competition 2 – Ballarat Grammar, May 19th 2024
Competition 3 – Scotch College, June 1st 2024
Competition 4 – Camperdown, June 22th 2024
Competition 5 – Scots Albury, July 6th 2024
Competition 6 - 2024 Victorian Championships – PLC, July 27th 2024
Vice Principal appointments
With the recent establishment of the Victorian College Branch Committee, I am delighted to announce the appointments of five Vice Principals to the Victorian College, effective 1st July 2024 and for a tenure of two years.
I offer my congratulations to them all and wish them every future success in these important leadership roles.
Vice Principal Piping: David Telford
Vice Principal Drumming: Andrew Womersley
Vice Principal Ensemble: Stephen Matthews
Vice Principal Drill & Dress: Nola Blake
Vice Principal Rules & Admin: Mick Ryan
On behalf of Pipe Bands Victoria, I also extend my sincere thanks to past Vice Principals Scott Nicolson, Rob Bennett and Chris Earl for their many years of service representing their respective Panels and their considerable work in support of our community.
Yours sincerely
Karen Wallace
Chair, Pipe Bands Victoria
I offer my congratulations to them all and wish them every future success in these important leadership roles.
Vice Principal Piping: David Telford
Vice Principal Drumming: Andrew Womersley
Vice Principal Ensemble: Stephen Matthews
Vice Principal Drill & Dress: Nola Blake
Vice Principal Rules & Admin: Mick Ryan
On behalf of Pipe Bands Victoria, I also extend my sincere thanks to past Vice Principals Scott Nicolson, Rob Bennett and Chris Earl for their many years of service representing their respective Panels and their considerable work in support of our community.
Yours sincerely
Karen Wallace
Chair, Pipe Bands Victoria
| Statement from the Chair - Vice Principal appointments |
2023-24 Contest Results
| 2024 Australian Pipe Band Championships - Master Sheet |
| 2024 APBC Street march - Master Sheet |
| 2024 Victorian Championships - Croydon Master Sheet |
| 2024 Haileybury Master Sheet |
| 2024 Ballarat Grammar Master Sheet |
| 2023 Daylesford Master Sheet |
🔔 On Sale - 2024 Australian Pipe Band Championships merchandise
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A limited amount of APBC2024 merchandise (hoodies, t-shirts, beanies, scarves etc) remains available for sale.
If you missed the chance on the day, or you were unable to get to Maryborough in person, then here is your opportunity to pick up the t-shirt or hoodie that you so desperately wanted to get and missed out on. They make great presents, especially for the piper or drummer you love so much and who played on the day. What a lovely surprise that would be for them! Or, even better, treat yourself! In future years, when folk ask you "where you at those brilliant championships in Maryborough in 2024?", you can reply "Was I there? I have the t-shirt!!" It the Woodstock moment in Australian pipe band history! Don't be the sad person without the merch! All sales are through Maryborough Highland Society but proceeds will help support PBV. There is even a generous discount. This link will take you straight there! Don't wait though, stock is limited. |
🔔 Calling for applications to join the Victorian College Branch Committee
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The Victorian Branch Council is seeking applications for a newly constituted College Branch Committee. The purpose of the College Branch Committee is to administer and support the College Branch in it's role to:
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🔔 2024 Sir Rupert Hamer Award Recipient - Mr Chris Bouwmeester
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Pipe Bands Victoria is delighted to announce Mr Christopher Bouwmeester as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Sir Rupert Hamer Award.
The award is the highest honour our organisation bestows on a person and acknowledges a significant contribution and personal commitment to supporting the objectives of Pipe Bands Victoria and Pipe Bands Australia over a period of many years.... [MORE] |
🔔 Glenn Brown Recital - Saturday April 6th
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On behalf of Pipe Bands Victoria (PBV) and the Victorian Piping Association (VPA)
Join us this Saturday April 6th from 7-9pm at MCC Bowls Club, 19-23 Swinburne Ave, Hawthorn for a wonderful night of piping featuring Glenn Brown. Originally from Canada and now residing in Scotland, Glenn Brown is one of the World’s top pipers. He has won the Gold Medal at Inverness, the Senior Piobaireachd at Oban, the piobaireachd at the Glenfiddich, and numerous World championships with Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia pipe band. Truly a world class piper and we’re privileged to have him here. Glenn will be supported by our very own Jack Watson from City of Melbourne and Hawthorn pipe bands. Jack is a great young player recently promoted to A grade and had some great success just recently up at the Maclean gathering on the solo boards. Tickets are only $15 via trybooking or $20 on the door. To purchase online please use this link https://www.trybooking.com/CQDCF Event details can also be found on the Victorian Pipers’ Association website www.pipingvictoria.com We hope to see you there! |
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