SOUND ADVICE 2023

P-M Richard Parkes, MBE • Keith Orr • Shaunna Hilder • Jacquie Troy Carter • Sean Somers • Andrew Fedori

We're back in person at the beautiful University of Regina July 2-7 with a stellar instructional staff.

SOUND ADVICE is looking forward to welcoming the current World Champion pipe-major and lead-drummer of 2022 Champions Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Dr. Richard Parkes, MBE also holds the record for the most WPBC wins ever (13) and L-D Keith Orr's leadership of the FMM drum corps has been a crucial part of the band's success since 2003.

Also coming is Shaunna Hilder, and amazing player, band leader and instructor from Vancouver, who currently plays with ScottishPower Pipe Band. We're excited to welcome back Sean Somers, who has been at Sound Advice in the opast. Sean is widely known and a great player, pipe-major and composer. Joining the team for the first time are Jacquie Troy Carter teaching snare drumming and Andrew Fedori teaching tenor/bass. Jacquie is an amazing player and teacher with top experience in Grades 1 and 2, and Andrew brings a passion for mid-section excellence and teaching young players.

Pipe Band and Solo Registrations Now Due!

SPBA members are now able to register online for the 2023 season.

There will be more Highland Games in 2023, and we will still support our bands with the community band grants.

Soloists will need a grading card, and we encourage you to apply for yours now, and report online and other contest results.

SOLO REGISTRATION

PIPE BAND REGISTRATION

Learn to Play Bagpipes or Drums!

Saskatchewan Pipe Bands: Teaching Pipes and Drums!!

Pipe Bands in Saskatchewan—A Proud History
Early settlers brought piping and Scottish cultural traditions to many communities in Saskatchewan, and local pipe bands are carrying on those traditions today.

The Highland bagpipes were heard at weddings, funerals, dances and parades across Saskatchewan in the early years, and then during World War I many of our Saskatchewan Regiments had pipe bands and pipers who inspired, consoled and entertained our soldiers. The South Saskatchewan Regiment, the 96th Highlanders, and the South Saskatchewan Light Horse all had great pipe bands.

Registration for new pipe band beginners is now! Contact your local pipe band .

• 96th Highlanders, Saskatoon (web link)

• Conservatory Pipe Band (web link)
(Conservatory of Performing Arts, University of Regina)

Wednesdays, September-June, 7:00pm
College Avenue Campus, Regina
Contact: Conservatory Office 306-585-5748