DECEMBER 5 & 6 2026
PIOBAIREACHD WORKSHOP
ARIZONA CUP – OPEN PIOBAIREACHD CONTEST
PIPING & DRUMMING COMPETITION
PIOBAIREACHD WORKSHOP
WITH BRUCE GANDY
Saturday, December 5, from 9 am to 3 pm
Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
2026 marks Bruce’s 15th year teaching and performing at A Piping Weekend. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Bruce is a full-time piping instructor and one of the most sought-after teachers on the global online piping network.
This year’s tune will be: A Piper's Warning to His Master.
THE ARIZONA CUP
OPEN PIOBAIREACHD CONTEST
Saturday, December 5, from 6 to 8 pm
The Black Box at the Third St. Theater, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
Open to all amateur pipers without regard for performance level.
Each contestant selects one Piobaireachd of their choice,
playing the ground and two variations. Prizes awarded.
PIPING & DRUMMING COMPETITION
Sunday, December 6.
Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Solo piping and drumming contests in the morning (WUSPBA sanctioned)
Open Mini-Band and band critique contests in the afternoon (non-sanctioned)
Mini-Band requirements: 4 to 6 pipers, 2 snare drums, 1 bass, 0 to 2 tenors
4 to 6 minute medley
For more information, contact Michael Leone at [email protected]
Piobaireachd Workshop: [email protected]
Register at www.r2sports.com