Balmoral Classic Competition 2025

The Balmoral Classic is a solo piping and drumming competition in the US, exclusively for those age 21 and under. Bagpiping entrants compete in two styles: Pìobaireachd, the classical music of Highland bagpiping, and MSR (march, strathspey, and reel), the traditional bagpipe competition medley. The Overall is a combination of scores from Pìobaireachd and MSR. Drumming entrants compete in MSR and Hornpipe & Jig. Previous 1st place overall winners of the US Junior Solo Championships are not eligible to compete.

For our 19th year of the Balmoral Classic, we will hold a live event in Pittsburgh, PA, with piping and drumming competitions on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 9:00am-4:00pm (approximately). Our Classic judges are Bruce Gandy, Lezlie Webster, Glenna Mackay-Johnstone, Gordon Bell, and Miles Bennington. Location: The Understory, Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213