BCPA congratulates winners from the 2014 Midwest Highland Arts Fund Winter Storm competitions.

The BCPA would like to congratulate the following BCPA members and players in BCPA member bands for their prizes won…

Aaron Stone wins 2013 George Sherriff Memorial Amateur Competition

Aaron Stone of Sedro-Woolley, Washington won the overall title at the 2013 George Sherriff Amateur Invitational Memorial Solo Piping Competition,…

BCPA Pipers Bevan, Lee and Troy sweep Piobaireachd events at Oban

Congratulations to Alan Bevan, winner of the Gold Medal, Jack Lee for winning the Senior and James P. Troy for…

Will Nichols and Graham Haddon win 2013 BCPA Pro Knockout

Will Nichols and Graham Haddon won the Pro Knockout Finals on Saturday March 9th 2013. Between live attendance and the…

Top results from BCPA bands at the Worlds 2012

The top result of the day from the BCPA bands who worked so hard this year and took on the…

by BC Pipers • 02/22/2014

The Annual Gathering registration form information is available. The online registration form will be available by end of day Saturday. There are a lot of changes this year. Please review the information carefully. Most importantly, see the new location information: Clayton Heights Secondary School, 7003 188 St, Surrey, BC V3W 7J1 Visit the Annual Gathering page…

by BC Pipers • 02/22/2014

The Mini-Gathering results from February 15, the top 3 Aggregate standings from the Mini-Gatherings, and the Knockout results are all available on the Results page. Congratulations to the top 3 competitors in the Mini-Gathering Aggregate standings. They automatically receive a ticket to the Annual Dinner March 15 at the Scottish Cultural Centre. Please see the Annual…

by BC Pipers • 02/08/2014

Results Update: Congratulations to Alastair Lee, Alexander Schiele, and Andrew Bonar in the piping event, and Gavin MacRae, Graham Haddon and Grant Maxwell in the Drumming event. Final Round: Annual Dinner Saturday March 15, 2014, Scottish Cultural Center The BC Pipers’ Association is proud to announce the second broadcast of Season 4 of “BCPA TV”. Since February…

by BC Pipers • 02/04/2014

Join us Saturday for the next biggest event of the season, the BCPipers Association Pro Piping & Drumming Knockout Semi-Finals! Robert Malcolm Memorial Grade 4 and White Spot Pipe Band will provide entertainment, and beverages are available for purchase. Visit our Knockouts page for more information! Doors open at 6:00pm, contest starts at 7:00pm.

by BC Pipers • 01/22/2014

A new event will bring the culture of the Scottish Highlands to the Okanagan Valley this summer. The first annual Penticton Scottish Festival is confirmed for Saturday July 5, 2014 at King’s Park in Penticton, BC. “We’re inviting all pipe bands, drummers and solo pipers to come and compete.”, says Penticton Scottish Festival Chair Brian…

by BC Pipers • 01/22/2014

Lesley MacKay, former piper in the Vancouver Ladies Pipe Band and daughter of former BCPA Chief Steward Archie MacKay, passed away on January 15, 2014. Lesley courageously battled cancer for many years and chronicled her fight in her frequent Facebook postings. Through her determination, she was able to watch her daughter play with the…

by BC Pipers • 01/13/2014

The BCPA would like to congratulate the following BCPA members and players in BCPA member bands for their prizes won at the 2014 Midwest Highland Arts Fund Winter Storm competitions in Kansas City, MO on January 10, 2014. United States Gold Medal Piobaireachd Jori Chisholm James P. Troy Alastair Lee United States Silver Medal Piobaireachd…

by BC Pipers • 01/06/2014

In disappointing news, the Comox Valley Highland Games has decided to cancel the 2014 event. For more information, visit the Comox Valley Highland Games website.

by BC Pipers • 12/17/2013

Colin will be remembered as a very genial man and supportive parent by the many people involved in the Dowco Triumph Street and Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Bands. Colin also made a significant contribution to piping and drumming education in BC by spearheading the effort to have the Institute of Piping and the RSPBA Structured Learning…

by BC Pipers • 12/13/2013

We are seeking the comments of BCPA members on proposed new and changed competition rules contained in the following PDF document: Proposed New and Changed Rules for BCPA Members Comment 2013 Please provide your comments at http://tinyurl.com/2013MCPR by January 15, 2014. Board of Directors decisions on the proposals will be announced in late February 2014.

by BC Pipers • 12/13/2013

This is a reminder to renew your BCPA Membership and complete the BCPA Survey of Members Satisfaction for the 2012/13 Season by December 15, 2013 to be eligible for a random draw of three BCPA membership dues rebates (to a maximum of $65 each). The link to the members satisfaction survey is here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MMBBQX3 The link to…

by BC Pipers • 12/03/2013

This Friday (December 6) will be the next club meeting. Where: The Lee Family house. 19514 – 76 Ave. Surrey The start time will be 7:30pm Hal Senyk will be the featured piper for the evening. As well, we hope to see lots of young pipers come out and play a piece, or even part…

by BC Pipers • 11/26/2013

Congratulations to Laura Devlin (Oregon), Ross Lamont (BC), and Gregory MacDonald (BC) who won the random draw of a rebate of their BCPA membership dues by renewing their BCPA membership and completing the BCPA Survey of Members Satisfaction for the 2012/13 Season by the early bird deadline of October 31, 2013. As a BONUS, for those who…

by BC Pipers • 11/25/2013

This Sunday could be your last chance to see Pipes & Sticks on Route 66 in theaters. Here’s a list of participating theaters in Canada. Brought to you by John McDonald, the Director of On The Day, the Story of the Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band. See previews and clips from the film on the…