PPBSO Toronto Branch

10/01/2026

Meet the competitors for the Glenfiddich Piping Championship 2026!

Not long until the world's finest pipers compete at Blair Castle.🏆 This year's competition takes place on Saturday, 31st October 2026.

Get the last tickets or a livestream pass via our website: https://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/the-glenfiddich-piping-championship/

09/27/2026

On Saturday, September 26, the Ottawa Branch of the Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO) proudly hosted the annual Glengarry Cup, a premier solo piping competition that drew top-tier talent this year from across the region, the US, Nova Scotia, and Scotland.The day began with the Pioba...

09/24/2026

Looking at a way to fill your summer outside of the competitions?

09/19/2026

Our 2027 Knockout schedule has been finalized. Registration will be open soon!

We are thrilled to introduce the **2027 Toronto Branch Knockout Series**! This exhilarating event will include several preliminary rounds leading up to a captivating final showdown.

06/02/2026

🎶 Calling all pipers, drummers, fiddlers, and Scottish music lovers! 🎶

Step into the spotlight at the PPBSO Hamilton Highland Gathering OPEN Stage, presented in partnership with
YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre

From traditional tunes to creative Scottish-inspired performances, this exciting showcase is your chance to perform in front of a lively festival crowd and celebrate the spirit of Scottish culture.

🏴 Perform solo or with up to 3 performers
⏱ 3–5 minute performances
🏆 Audience-voted winners
💰 Cash prizes up to $200
🎵 Categories include Best Performance, Most Creative, Best Traditional & Best Youth

Only 10 groups will be accepted, so don’t wait to apply!

https://www.pipebandsontario.org/post/open-stage-at-the-hamilton-highland-gathering

05/13/2026

https://www.pipebandsontario.org/band-passes-status

Please contact the PPBSO if you have not received your Band Passes within five days from date of mailing. Do not wait until the day of the games to notify the PPBSO.

05/06/2026

🎶 The future of piping and drumming is already here and it’s growing fast!

With 63+ youth members across the PPBSO, young musicians are picking up the pipes and sticks and carrying tradition forward in a big way.

Ready to get your kids involved or know someone who is? Visit our website and join the next generation of players. 🥁

https://www.pipebandsontario.org/youth-in-the-ppbso

04/27/2026

A great looking event with Peel Regional Police!

We are excited to announce the first of many big events planned for our 50th Anniversary year. On May 30th we will be hosting an entertaining Pub Night at the Corktown Pub in Hamilton, the first instalment of our “More Than Music” series.

Please come along and join the fun, for what is set to be a great evening. For tickets, please e-mail and e-transfer to [email protected] or via this payment link https://square.link/u/NThv1lpL

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04/24/2026

The private, independent boarding and day school for boys from grades 5 to 12 has one of the few full-time piping/drumming teaching positions for non-College/University-level institutions in North America, and the only one in Canada. The full-time position was created in 1998.