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Please check full rules & eligibility before completing the entry form. Please complete all sections of this form in full.
Incomplete applications are not accepted.*
- I confirm I have read the full rules and eligibility
Entrant Details
Name of school / combined schools Band, or Quartet, or Freestyle ensemble*
Competition Entry
Please state the competition entered*
- Pipe Band: Junior C
- Pipe Band: Junior A
- Pipe Band: Junior B
- Pipe Band: Juvenile
- Pipe Band: Novice Juvenile A
- Pipe Band: Novice Juvenile B
- Quartet
- Freestyle
Local Education Authority*
Combined schools*
List all the schools represented in your ensemble
Name of main contact*
First Last
Role of main contact*
(e.g. tutor, head teacher)
Main contact address*
Street Address Address Line 2 Town / City Post Code
Main contact email address*
Contact telephone number(s)*
Some instructors support several bands/quartets/Freestyle on the day which can cause clashes if they are scheduled to perform at the same time. Please tell us the name and competition category of every band/ quartet/ Freestyle that your piping and drumming instructor/s are helping on the day.*
Name of Piping Instructor*
Piping instructor email address*

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Playing requirements
Two x two-parted 2/4 marches or one x four-parted 2/4 march (all of own choice). Please note, the Quartet category is open to schools unable to form a pipe band and to pupils who have not had a competing experience, nor played with a pipe band.
Any two x two-parted tunes in quick march time signature (i.e. 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 or 9/8).

For non-RSPBA pipe bands a list of recommended two-parted and four-parted 2/4 marches is available from the RSPBA website – www.rspba.org – but bands may play other 2/4 marches of their own choice.
Two x two-parted 2/4 Marches or one x four-parted 2/4 March; two x two-parted Strathspeys or one four-parted Strathspey; and two x two-parted Reels or one four-parted Reel (Tunes all of own choice).

For non-RSPBA pipe bands a list of recommended two-parted and four-parted 2/4 marches is available from the RSPBA website – www.rspba.org – but bands may play other 2/4 marches of their own choice.
Four x two-parted 2/4 marches; or two x four-parted 2/4 march (all of own choice).

For non-RSPBA pipe bands a list of recommended two-parted and four-parted 2/4 marches is available from the RSPBA website – www.rspba.org – but bands may play other 2/4 marches of their own choice.
One march, strathspey and reel (each with a minimum of four parts).
Two x two-parted 2/4 marches or one x four-parted 2/4 march; and two x two-parted strathspeys or one four-parted strathspey; and two x two-parted reels or one four-parted reel.

All tunes must be selected from the list of prescribed tunes on the RSPBA website – www.rspba.org
Four x two-parted 2/4 marches.

All tunes must be selected from the list of prescribed tunes on the RSPBA website – www.rspba.org (which may include parts one and two of any of the four-parted tunes on the list).
Each freestyle musical ensemble must comprise at least six players, of whom at least two must be pipers and one a snare or kit drummer (not necessarily a pipe band drummer). There is no limit to the number of players of other instruments being used.

A musical performance lasting no more than five minutes. Although technical piping/drumming proficiency will be deemed important, general musicianship skills, harmony, originality, innovation, musical interpretation, movement and presentation, musical ensemble and vitality will be particular considerations.
I confirm I have read and understand the playing requirements for the categories that have been entered*
- I confirm I have read and understand the playing requirements for the categories that have been entered
Name of tunes*
Name of adult contestant (if relevant)*
An adult Pipe Major may play in a band or quartet. An adult leader or conductor may take part in a Freestyle ensemble.
Total number of pupil pipers*
Total number of snare drummers*
Total number of bass drummers*
Total number of tenor drummers*
Total number of pipers (minimum two)*
Total number of drummers*
(minimum one who does not need to be a pipe band drummer)
Total other instrumentalists*
Stage Plan*
We would like you to submit a stage plan. This should be an approximate drawn ‘picture’ of where your musicians/ instruments will be on stage along with your need for PA equipment. The layout should indicate approximately where you would like microphones and DIs to be placed. The layout should indicate the (approximate) number of musicians. If you don’t have a Stage Plan now, you can send one at a later date.

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RSPBA-registered players
Please note: No more than one third of the pipers (including the pipe major) may be RSPBA-registered no higher than Grade 3 (except that the pipe major may be registered at any level). Only one snare drummer may be RSPBA-registered no higher than Grade 3
I confirm that*
- no more than one third of players (including the pipe major) are RSPBA registered, no higher than Grade 3 (except that the pipe major may be registered at any level).
- only one snare drummer is RSPBA-registered, no higher than Grade 3.
Names of RSPBA-registered pupils and the RSPBA grades in which those pupils are registered
Name Grade Name of Band

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About your ensemble*
Please write a short account of your band, quartet or freestyle ensemble here. Quartets - if you need help to get a pipe band going, let us know here.
Adult responsible for classroom
Unfortunately at past events pupils in several classrooms have deliberately broken equipment, written graffiti and left litter. Previous damage and disruption has caused the Championships to have to move venue. We ask therefore that you nominate an adult to take responsibility to return the classroom in the state in which you find it: there must be no graffiti, damage or litter, and furniture and objects must be returned to the spaces in which you found them. Pupils must be supervised.
Name*
Role (e.g. band official, tutor)*
Email*
Telephone*
Contact Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Post code
Additional Support
- If any of your band members or supporting adults have restricted mobility and need support to use the stairs, please tick the box.
Prizes*
Please state the name and address of the organisation the prize money should be paid to, should you win a prize.

Organisation Address City County Post Code
Email
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