ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last Updated: Friday June 21, 2010

ACPBA CONSTITUTION & STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION NEW!

The constitution and by-laws, the rules and regulations governing piping, drumming and pipe band competitions adopted by The Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association in October 1996 have recently been updated. The Strategic Plan outlining where the ACPBA would like to be in the coming years has also been updated.  Please refer to both documents below and contact us with any feedback.

ACPBA Constitution
ACPBA Strategic Planning Sessions

JOIN THE ATLANTIC CANADA PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION RENEW YOUR ACPBA MEMBERSHIP NOW! Being a member of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association (ACPBA) shows your support for piping and drumming in the Atlantic Region. Membership is required to compete and attain champion supreme points in ACPBA sanctioned highland games. The term of membership in the calendar year in which you join is from January 1st through December 31st. When you join, you will receive the official ACPBA Newsletter, Drum and Drone, for the remainder of that calendar year. The easiest way to pay for your membership is to fill out the applicable membership form: Membership Form Individual/Family Pipe Band E-mail the membership form to rmacdonald@acpba.ca or fax the membership form to (902) 445-3764.  Go to Paypal.com Click on SEND MONEY and follow the directions.  The email recipient address to use in Paypal is rmacdonald@acpba.ca.  Please make sure you fill in the message block with a reference to your name or family membership. Click here for other methods of payment.  Memberships will be processed when payment has been received  by the Association.   ACPBA Treasurer   111 Douglas Crescent   Halifax, NS B3M 3B6

The Halifax Citadel, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, are looking for an individual for the position of Bagpipe Instructor/ Historical Interpreter.  The ideal candidate would have extensive experience (at least 10 years) competing at the Grade I band level OR as a professional soloist; completion of the Instructor's Level Institute of Piping/Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board Certificate (Piping) Certificate; and previous experience as an interpreter in the HCRA's Military Interpretation program, or, equivalent experience in a similar living history program.

The Bagpipe Instructor/ Historical Interpreter will be paid from $10.25 to $14.98 per hour for a 37.5 hour week. The position is seasonal, beginning immediately and ending in November.

All applications can be sent to Roderick MacLean at roderick.maclean@regimental.com

GANDY SWEEPS INTO 5TH LIVINGSTONE CHAMPIONSHIP

Hamilton, Ontario – May 8, 2010 – Bruce Gandy of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, won the aggregate trophy at the 2010 William Livingstone Sr. Memorial Invitational Solo Piping Competition by taking the first-prize in both the Piobaireachd and Light Music events.  Click here for the article and videos of the event on pipesdrums.com.

BAND RELEASE / TRANSFER FORM

Effective 2010, Band Release/Transfer Forms will be initiated. The purpose of this form is to ensure a procedure is in place that will prevent members from leaving one band to move to another jurisdiction or band without returning their band equipment or clearing their books. The Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Membership/Treasurer will contact the new band or association of outstanding equipment or final sign off upon receipt of a Release/Transfer form.

Please note: It is the responsibility of the band whose member is outstanding in final clearance to advise the Executive Membership/Treasurer, Rona Mac Donald at rmacdonald@acpba.ca.

Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association introduces Massed Band
Tune List

In an effort to enhance the massed band experience for players and our audiences, the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association will adopt a Massed Band List which will be used during ACPBA and non – ACPBA massed bands performances, parades, concerts and competitions. It is our intention that bands within the association and outside of the association will adopt these new tunes in order to expand our playing lists and for the listening pleasure of audiences. The music has been provided for playing uniformity. These massed band tunes will be used in 2010.

In addition to this list, a massed band drummer’s fanfare is also being completed to allow drummers the opportunity to perform at massed band events as a single unit. The drum fanfare will allow drummers of all levels to participate. It is hoped to the drummers fanfare will be distributed in time for use in 2010.

MORE NEWS…
Annual General Meeting Passed Motions (2009) January 1, 2010
Halifax and Antigonish Games Dates Changed February 5, 2010
Metro Pipers Club & HCRA Mini-Gatherings February 6, 2010
Metro Pipers Club March 13, 2010
HCRA Mini-Gatherings April 10, 2010
LA Scots Pick up Elliots, Gandy April 25, 2010
Antigonish Highland Games Date Change April 26, 2010
Keltic Kitchen May 1, 2010

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