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About Solo Piping Judges Association
The Solo Piping Judges Association was formed as a new entity in 2014. The precursor to the SPJA was the Joint Committee for Judging, which compromised competition organisers, the Competing Pipers Association and the Piobaireachd Society.
The Solo Piping Judges Association now sits as a body which maintains a graded List of Judges and works closely with others in overseeing both the interests of the solo piping judges and that of the competition system.
Mission Statement
To foster and encourage the traditions, music and competitive playing of the highland bagpipe by:
- compiling and maintaining a recommended list of accredited solo piping judges;
- offering development and guidance to members;
working co-operatively with our members and other partner Associations; - consistently promoting a diverse, transparent and enjoyable musical environment.
Chair
Bruce Hitchings
Secretary
Roddy Livingstone
Treasurer
Euan Anderson
Commitee Member
Logan Tannock
Committee Member
Jim McGillivray
Committee Member
Derek Fraser
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We also have over 25 supplementary judges throughout Scotland, USA, Canada and New Zealand who are active premier graded pipers accredited by the SPJA (Premier Graded Competing Pipers) and eligible to judge any competition, piobaireachd or light music, at B Grade or below.
A complete list of our judges can be found on our judges page.
Join The Judges
The SPJA encourages applications from interested people who might show interest in joining the Judges’ List. The List is reviewed annually by the Committee in conjunction with the consultation of all Senior Judges – this normally takes place in the autumn but applications are welcome at any time.