The BC Pipers’ Association is thrilled to launch the BC Pipers’ Association Jack Lee Amateur Invitational Piping Competition. This exciting new annual event celebrates the art of Piobaireachd and showcases the top piping talent in the amateur grades of the BC Pipers’ Association. The event will provide a high-profile platform for amateur pipers, inspire future generations, and strengthen the cultural fabric of piping both locally and internationally. “This new invitational honours the remarkable legacy of Jack Lee, it also highlights the dedication and artistry of our amateur pipers” said, David Hilder, President of the BCPA. “By highlighting Piobaireachd at the highest amateur levels, we are celebrating tradition while continuing to build a vibrant future for piping in the BC Pipers area.” said Jack Lee, BCPA Life member.

Competition details:

• Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Anderson Room at the Seaforth Armoury, 1650 Burrard Street, Vancouver
• 11:00 am start
• Admission $10
• Free Parking in the parkade on site
• Refreshments for purchase, snacks available for $1 each, many local eateries nearby.
• Dress: Black Bow ties for players and officials, with “Tartan and Bows” encouraged for attendees.

Order of Play and assigned Piobaireachd – BC Pipers’ Jack Lee Amateur Invitational

1. Aaron Bergen – MacLeod’s Salute
2. Jon Scott – The Glen is Mine
3. Alex Pavlovic – MacGregor’s Salute
4. Jeff Rowell —Lament for Donald of Laggan
5. Colin Richdale – Black Donald’s March
6. Evan Jamieson – Massacre of Glencoe
7. Aidan Fowler – Too Long in This Condition
8. Jack Martin – Grain in Hides and Corn in Sacks
9. Vienna Scheyer – MacFarlane’s Gathering
10. Silas Heard – The Desperate Battle
11. George Panagiotou — Caber Feidh Gu Brath
12. Adi Moss-Sheth – The Battle of Auldearn No. 1

Competition Rules

• Invitations were extended to top-ranked amateur Piobaireachd players from the 2024–2025 season.
• Each competitor will play a 6/8 March of choice and a Piobaireachd selected by Jack Lee from his extensive competitive, repertoire—known as “Jack’s List.”
• Tune selection and order of play were drawn October 19, 2025.
• Adjudication: Jack Lee, John Lee, Peter Aumonier.
• Emcee, BCPA President, David Hilder

All competitors will receive a custom pin & welcome gift bag. The 6/8 March and Piobaireachd winners will win sponsored prizes. The first-place Piobaireachd winner will receive a beautiful sporran donated by the Sir John A. MacDonald Society and a hand created Targe based on the newly created logo by Doug Matthews, to be unveiled as the official competition trophy. The 6/8 March trophy was donated by John Nichol.