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DC2 chanter reed is poised to go to market, promising “plug-and-play” readiness . . .

In terms of leadership opportunities, it’s one of the most plum roles out there: Pipe-Major of a thriving, ready-made Grade 2 pipe band . . .

It’s the biggest contest in piping and drumming that doesn’t involve actual piping or drumming to determine the winner!

They did everything by the book. They had their CITES permits. But Campbell Webster and Eryk Bean are nonetheless each without their vintage Robertsons . . .

The Gillies Collection, a new compilation featuring the tunes Norman, Alasdair and Norrie Gillies, will be launched at Piping Live! . . .

Kyle Campbell of Winnipeg has seemingly solved reed adjustment hassles with a patented new mechanism . . .

This year’s events on August 1-2 in Maxville, Ontario, will see 47 bands and more than 170 solo pipers and drummers hit the event . . .

High-definition audio and video of a top-grade pipe band from inside the actual competition circle while the band is performing . . .

Crackdown by US Customs on banned materials without CITES documentation causing furor before World Championships . . .

If Gold Medallist and ScottishPower Pipe-Major Chris Armstrong is right, his new X-TREME reeds will take things to a whole different level . . .

Strictly for the art and prominence of Highland piping, this independent publication says Yes.

Donald Graham The South African piping and drummin …

The random draw for the eight competition grades at the 2014 World Pipe Band Championships has happened, and bands around the world are . . .

For many bands, tens of thousands of dollars hang in the balance as they await word of the random draw for order-of-play at the 2014 World’s . . .

The landmark series – free to all pipes|drums readers – now approaches an astonishing 150 piobaireachds . . .