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 winners of the US Junior Solo Championships are not eligible to compete.
For our 18th year of the Balmoral Classic, we will hold a live event in Pittsburgh, PA, with Piping competitions on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, from 9:00am-3:00pm. Our Classic judges will be Dr. Angus MacDonald (Scotland), Matt MacIsaac (Canada), and Paula Glendinning (USA).
See the Balmoral Classic on our YouTube channel...
See the Program from last year's Balmoral Classic...
