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April 30, 2026

Opinion: Your attention, please: piping and drumming gives young people an edge

As the piping and drumming world searches for ways to convince more young people to learn, we realized that, with a little focus, there's a ready-made benefit that could be compelling to any parent not yet convinced.
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How much does it matter to you that someone judging you or your band is accredited with an association?

  • Essential. I won't be judged by unaccredited people.
  • Important. But I'd probably still play.
  • Not too important. Accreditation doesn't mean much.
  • Unimportant. The only thing that matters is their history of competition success.
  • I don't compete, solo or band
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