Pittsburgh's 4th Annual Youth Bagpiping and Drumming Competition.
Each November, young pipers and drummers compete in the only Junior Championship in USA for the National Trophies and other valuable awards. Throughout the year, our supporters and members celebrate Western PA's Scottish and Irish heritage at our fundraising events in honor of our young musicians. Enjoy the pictures of our past events.
We hope you can join in supporting our young musicians by attending one of our musical gatherings. All events are sponsored by The Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming, a registered not-for-profit 501c(3), and our very generous supporters.
Tartan Day Celebration at the Duquesne Club (April 6 2010, 7-9PM)
Come celebrate Tartan Day, a National Holiday to honor Scottish Heritage in the United States. Enjoy a free whisky tasting by Piper’s Pub, music by fiddle player Oliver Browne and Friends, and performances by world champion piper Alasdair Gillies and the Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society. Bid on a silent auction item and support the Balmoral Classic championship.
The Balmoral Classic Competition (November 13 2010)
This national youth competition is the perfect event to reward the nation's best young players with the recognition they deserve. Registration deadline is October 2. The competition will be held in Pittsburgh. View pictures of past champions.
The Battlefield Band in Concert (November 13 2010, 8PM)
Come see and hear "one of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene" (BBC Music Review). Inspired by their rich musical heritage and fired by the strength of the modern Scottish cultural scene, the Battlefield Band are true pioneers for contemporary Scottish traditional music. Watch a video. Proceeds will support the Balmoral Classic competition. Concert Details...
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We are honored to have received support for The Balmoral Classic from so many wonderful and unexpected sources. To all of our supporters, we express our heartfelt thanks.