More bagpipe! The CLASP (Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers) has in-person and online competition leagues, workshops, and a great bunch of friendly people. Solo pipers in Grades 5-1 can compete. If you donโt know your grade, you can send in a video.
Thereโs even a chanter competition for new players not yet on pipes, and the prize last time was an ESSession chanter!
The online live competitions especially are well organized and managed, and give pipers living a distance from the usual highland games, or in countries that donโt have a piping scene, a chance to set goals and keep their chops up. Judges include top global pipers. Crit sheets are aimed at helping you improve, not just rank you.
Better than a beer tent! Iโve been a member since I started piping in 2019 as an oldster beginner. I love it.
Hereโs the blurb from the National Piping Centre in Glasgow, Scotland:
If youโre an amateur solo piper and curious about competing, why not come along to our upcoming CLASP in Conversation session?
This informal Zoom event is a chance to learn more about the Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers (CLASP), ask questions, and see if itโs the right fit for you. Whether you're a teacher or a piper with an interest in CLASP, youโre very welcome to join us.
๐ Sunday 11th May
๐ 7pm (BST)
๐ Online via Zoom
More info about the CLASP and email address to sign up for the info session: https://theclasp.co.uk
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