BRITISH COLUMBIA PIPERS’ ASSOCIATION

MANDATORY SOLO COMPETITOR AND BAND PROMOTIONS FOR THE 2025-26 SEASON

September 30, 2025

Mandatory Solo and Band Competitor Promotions for the 2025-26 season. After careful review, the BCPA Music Committee has approved the following mandatory solo and band competitor promotions for the 2025-26 season. Lists are in alphabetical order.

Beginner to Grade 5 Piping: All Beginner players who have competed in the Beginner grade for more than 12 months

Grade 5 to Grade 4 Piping: Brody Baird, Oliver Cahill, Hilla de Villiers Aiden Huston, Millie Kingston, Shona Lister, Iian Moss-Sheth

Adult to Grade 4 Piping: Clark Colby

Grade 4 to Grade 3 Piping: Rhys Class, Elijah Levangie, Keefe McWilliams, Maeve Ross, Joe Williamson, Elsa Wonder, Ricky Zhi

Grade 3 to Grade 2 Piping: Garrett Bargabos, Travis Nelson, Sean Underwood

Grade 2 to Grade 1 Piping: Adi Moss-Sheth, Jon Scott

Beginner Snare Drumming to Grade 4: All Beginner players have competed in the Beginner grade for more than 12 months

Grade 4 to Grade 3 Drumming: Isaiah Dahlstrom, Madeleine Ferrie, Mayia Frick, Jake Suh

Grade 3 to Grade 2 Drumming: Josh Lewis

Grade 2 to Grade 1 Drumming: Jayce Edetsberger

Beginner to Novice Tenor: All Beginner players who have competed in the Beginner grade for more than 12 months

Novice to Intermediate Tenor: Rosie Ferrie, Rowan Richdale

All bands regrading to be announced by October 2025.

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