The Conservatory of Performing Arts Pipe Band will perform and compete at various Highland Games in order to expose the participants to Scottish culture and arts through competitions, performances and special events. The Pipe Band Program is for young pipers and drummers who have demonstrated that they are able to maintain the standard for competition and performances.

The Conservatory of Performing Arts Pipe Band is a performing and competing pipe band. Members of the band perform and compete around the prairies, and members of the band do well in both solo and band competitions. In 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 the CPA Pipe Band was the SASKATCHEWAN PIPE BAND CHAMPION for Grade 4 level bands. Many members of the Grade 4 program have progressed to the award-winning City of Regina Pipe Band.

If you would like to see what a competition day looks like, here is a brief slide show of the CPA Pipe Band at the Ellerslie Highland Games [near Edmonton, AB] in June 2004. There are more photos here.



Conservatory Scottish Pipe and Drum Program

The Conservatory is pleased to announce that we now offer a complete youth Pipe and Drum program. In association with City of Regina Pipe Band this new program will teach students how to play the pipes or drums, while at the same time the students will learn about Scottish Culture.

First year pipers are required to purchase a practice chanter ($75) and the National Piping Centre Tutor book with CD-ROM ($70)

First year drummers are required to purchase appropriate drumsticks and snare drummers should purchase a drum pad.

Click here for more information about our instructional program.

Want to register for lessons, or simply get more information? Click here.

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Winnipeg Scottish Festival

The Conservatory Pipe Band recently completed a trip to the Winnipeg Scottish Festival, where it placed 2nd and 3rd in the Grade 4 band events. As well, many of the students did very well in solo events, with a number of prizes in various categories. Congratulations to all the band members on representing the band so well. It was great to have a number of new faces make the trip with the band, and in particular our novice snare drummers fared very well, with a 1st and 2nd place finish in the event! Next up is Brandon Highland Festival on April 25th.

LEARN TO PLAY BAGPIPES OR DRUMS!

We have spaces in our excellent learning program at The Conservatory of Performing Arts. The Conservatory band has been Saskatchewan Champion four of the last five years, and many of students have qualified for certificates with the Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board [Scotland]. New students are welcome anytime of the year at Darke Hall, College Avenue Campus of the University of Regina. Come down after 7:00 pm to meet the instructors, any Wednesday.

For more information about any Conservatory bagpipe and drum program, call the Band Director at 584-2159, and to register call the Conservatory at 585-5830.

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The Conservatory Pipe Band repeated as Saskatchewan Grade 4 Champions on May long weekend, despite stiff opposition from other bands. As well as the band awards, CPA members took several trophies in solo events, including aggregate and Piobaireachd trophies in Grade 4 and 2 piping, the Grade 3 snare Aggregate at Regina, and both Novice and Open tenor drumming at Moose Jaw and Regina. Congratulations to all band members on a great weekend! [Large photo]