There was a legend about a parade that was held in Chicago in the 1800s to kick off a Scottish gathering.                      According to the legend, the sound of the bagpipes startled a horse which reared up and threw its rider through a shop window.                       The court case that resulted was decided on the basis of whether or not the bagpipe was a musical instrument.                       The verdict was against the pipes.
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  • Quick March Medley (QMM)
    Any number of quick marches of any common or compound time signatures played in succession within a time limit of 2:45-4:30 minutes.

 

  • March Strathspey & Reel (MSR)
    Minimum:  4-parted 2/4 March, 4-parted Strathspey, 4-parted Reel.

    • Grades One and Two must submit two at the Piping Tent, by 10:30 am and draw at the line which is to be played.

     
  • Medley
    Minimum of 4 different tune categories

    • Grades Four and Three play within the time limit 3-5 minutes. 

    • Grade Two plays within the time limit 4-6 minutes. 
    • Grade One plays within the time limit 5-7 minutes. 
    • Grade One must submit two at the Piping Tent, by 10:30 am and draw at the line which is to be played.

see MWPBA Rules for additional information regarding music requirements

 


Here is a listing of the MWPBA's official massed bands tunes. Keep in mind that in order to receive travel allowances at most games, you'll need to be able to participate in massed bands which includes the ability to play the tunes in this listing.

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4 / 4 Marches    
 Scotland The Brave Pipes Snare
 Wings Pipes Snare
2 / 4 Marches    
 Barren Rocks of Aden Pipes Snare
 Highland Laddie Pipes Snare
 79th Farewell to Gibraltar Pipes Snare
3 / 4 Marches  
 Balmoral Pipes Snare
 Green Hills of Tyrol Pipes Snare
 When The Battle Is Over Pipes Snare
6 / 8 Marches    
 Bonnie Dundee Pipes Snare
 Glendaruel Highlanders Pipes Snare
Slow Marches / Airs  
 Amazing Grace Pipes
 Road To The Isles Pipes

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 Mid-West Pipe Band Association
Drew Hoinacki

President & Chief Steward
524 Ledo Street
Lemont, IL 60439
630.257.6570
President@mwpba.org
 

 

 
There was a legend about a parade that was held in Chicago in the 1800s to kick off a Scottish gathering.                      According to the legend, the sound of the bagpipes startled a horse which reared up and threw its rider through a shop window.                       The court case that resulted was decided on the basis of whether or not the bagpipe was a musical instrument.                       The verdict was against the pipes.
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