Balmoral Classic Competition 2023

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.

See the Balmoral Classic on our YouTube channel...

See the Program from last year's Balmoral Classic...

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Henderson Imports

McCallum Bagpipes, sponsor of the Balmoral Classic U.S. Junior Bagpiping and Drumming Championship.

Duncans Highland Supply, sponsor of the Balmoral Classic U.S. Junior Bagpiping and Drumming Championship.

MacLellan Bagpipes, sponsor of the Balmoral Classic U.S. Junior Bagpiping and Drumming Championship.

Pittsburgh Police Pipes & Drums, sponsor of the Balmoral Classic U.S. Junior Bagpiping and Drumming Championship.

Scott's Highland Services Ltd., sponsor of the Balmoral Classic U.S. Junior Bagpiping and Drumming Championship.

The Piper's Hut

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, sponsor of the Balmoral Classic U.S. Junior Bagpiping and Drumming Championship.

Pepe's Old Time Sandwich Shop, sponsor of the Balmoral Classic U.S. Junior Bagpiping and Drumming Championship.

Tyler Mountain Water & Coffee