US Junior Solo Piping Championships
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 17th year of the Balmoral Classic, we held a live event Pittsburgh, PA, with Piping competitions on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, from 9:00am-5:00pm. Judges were John Cairns and Scot Walker.