We had a huge representation of BCPA players competing at the 2024 Midwest Highland Arts Fund Winter Storm competitions in Kansas City. In addition to the solo contests, BCPA members were heavily involved with the Winter Storm Concert. The Winter Steam ceilidh contest also had strong representation from youth members of the BCPA. The groups winning 1st and 2nd prize were comprised of several young players from our organization.

Congratulations to everyone who competed and to all of the prize winners!

Blair Brown

– Winner of North American Gold Medal Snare Drumming Championship 

Cameron Bonar

– Winner of United States Silver Medal Piobaireachd Championship

– Winner of North American Silver Medal Ceol Beag Championship

Colin Forrest

– Winner of North American Amateur Piobaireachd Championship Grade 1

– 3rd North American Amateur Ceol Beag Championship

Sam Johnson

– Winner of Gold Medal Tenor Drumming Championship

Mitchell Olding

– Winner of Amateur Tenor Drumming Championship

Lindsay MacGregor 

-Winner of Amateur Bass Drumming Championship 

-5th Amateur Tenor Drumming Championship

Alastair Lee

– 4th North American Gold Medal Ceol Beag Championship

Edward McIlwane 

– 6th North American Gold Medal Ceol Mor Championship

Robert Graham 

-3rd North American Gold Medal Snare Drumming Championship 

Grant Maxwell

-5th North American Gold Medal Snare Drumming Championship 

Joe Stewart

-5th Winner of North American Silver Medal Ceol Beag Championship

Allison North

– 5th Gold Medal Bass Drumming Championship

Grace Barnes

– 2nd North American Amateur Piobaireachd Championship Grade 2

– 3rd North American Amateur Ceol Beag Championship Grade 2

Evan Jamieson

– 4th North American Amateur Ceol Beag Championship Grade 2