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MISSION/MANDATE

The mission of the Alliance of North American Pipe Band Associations is to advance the development and quality of pipers, drummers, and pipe bands across North America through:

  • Fostering a culture of cooperation among member associations
    Communication and sharing of information
  • Providing a forum for the study and discussion of issues
  • Making and receiving recommendations from member associations, regarding Education, Adjudication, Administration, Communication,Competition and other related issues

NEWS

In Memoriam—Marlene Stephen
We would like to express our deepest condolences over the passing of Marlene Stephen, President of the Prairie Pipe Band Association of Manitoba. She passed away on January 20th, 2009. As you know Marlene has been such an integral part of the Prairie Pipe Band Association and a strong proponent for ANAPBA. Our most sincere sympathies are extended to Marnie and Richard Wilson and their family.

ANAPBA Summit VIII
The ANAPBA VIII Summit assembled in Las Vegas,Nevada January 26-28, 2007. The Western United States Pipe Band Association hosted this summit. The group photo is below, and you can view a slideshow of photos here. More information will be forthcoming.

Summit VIII Agenda - Executive | Music Initiatives
Summit VIII MIAC Minutes - Word

The Orlando, Florida 2006 Summit
The member associations of ANAPBA met in Orlando, Florida January 27-29, 2006. The minutes from those sessions will be up soon. You can view a small slide show, or check the Piper & Drummer web site for an article on the summit

Download the MINUTES from Summit VII - MSWord | PDF