Pipe Bands Australia -Tasmania, Solos, Mini Bands and Groups Competition -Launceston

Solo, Mini Bands, Duo's, Trio's Quad's and Quintets.  Entries Close and Payment to be received by Friday 18th July.

Mini Bands Elements : 

4B SOM ( own selection 4 x 2 part march music) & Medley (own selection 3 - 5 mins)  

4A MSR (1 each  x 4 Parts M,S & R ). 

Mini Band rules as per Part C, Chapter 1 of the Contest Regulations 2025

Duo's, Trio's, Quad's and Quintets Elements : 

Please note players can only compete in one formation, Groups as per Part D, Chapter 3 of the Contest regulations 2025

(a) Any part of parts of an MSR up to the maximum requirement of Grade 4; or
(b) A selection of marches or march up to the maximum requirement of Contest Regulations; or
(c) A medley of own choice of between 3 and 7 minutes.

Solo Elements; Please note all elements are not compulsory however placings will be be given only if completing all elements.

Link below for Solo Elements.

https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/college/solopiping/

Piping :

A Grade
Elements 1,2 & 3

B Grade
Elements 1,2 & 3

C Grade
Elements 1,2 & 3

D Grade
Elements 1, 2 & 3

Novice
Elements 1 & 2

Beginner
Please note, competitors in Beginner are to play on a practice chanter. Competitors should have been learning the chanter for one year or less prior to July 2024 and may compete in this section for one solo contest season only.
Element 1: Two parts of own choice March style music.

Piobaireachd :

A grade
Submit 3 full tunes of own choice including crunluath variation and crunluath a’mach where applicable.

B grade
Submit 2 full tunes from set B grade list including crunluath variation and crunluath a’mach where applicable.

C grade
Submit 1 full tune from set list including crunluath variation and crunluath a’mach where applicable.

D grade
Ground and next variation only.
Note: If the tune has a ground followed by thumb variation or ground doubling then this is all that needs to be played. If the tune has ground then Variation 1, then this is all that needs to be played.

Novice
Ground only

Drumming :

Beginner: Please note, competitors in Beginner are to play on a practice pad and are to be accompanied by a piper on a practice chanter. Competitors should have been learning the snare for one year or less prior to July 2024 and may compete in this section for one solo contest season only.
Element 1: Two parts of own choice March style music. Must begin with introductory rolls.

Novice: Snare (learner), Tenor and Bass
Element 1: Two parts of simple time March.

Element 2: Two Parts Compound time March

D Grade: Snare, Tenor and Bass (Elementary)
Element 1: Four parts of Simple Time March

Element 2: Four parts Compound Time March

C Grade: Snare, Tenor and Bass (Sub Intermediate)
Element 1: March, Strathspey and Reel, each of two parts only, traditional style.
Element 2: Two or more parts of Hornpipe and Jig.

B Grade: Snare, Tenor and Bass (Intermediate)
Element 1: March, Strathspey and Reel, each of four or more parts, traditional style.
Element 2: Four parts of Hornpipe into four parts of Jig.

A Grade: Snare, Tenor and Bass (Open)
Element 1: March, Strathspey and Reel, each of four or more parts, traditional style.
Element 2: Four parts of Hornpipe into four parts of Jig.
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Note:
All competitors, all grades, are to commence their performance with two three paced rolls.
All competitors must be correctly attired in traditional Highland dress. For Beginner competitors, traditional Highland dress is optional.
Backing tracks may be used in the absence of a piper, but they must be good recording with a click track.