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Winter Storm Introduces Grade 4 Bagpipe Championship

September 30, 2025

Kansas City, MO – Winter Storm, North America’s premier event showcasing piping and drumming excellence, is proud to announce an addition to its prestigious lineup: the North American Grade 4 Bagpipe Championship, open to amateur bagpipers at the Grade 4 level who are enrolled in the Winter Strom Grade 4 piping workshops as a free option.

The Championship is sponsored by the Armstrong, Knox, McDowell, Stanfield, Wells Foundation

This new contest offers a platform for up-and-coming pipers to showcase their skills, gain valuable performance experience, be judged by world-class adjudicators and become part of the vibrant Winter Storm community.

“We’re thrilled to expand our offerings and welcome more pipers into the fold,” said Mark Fullington, MHAF President. “This new Grade 4 event reflects our commitment to nurturing talent at every level and making Winter Storm a home for pipers of all levels.”

Registration details, contest rules, and scheduling information are available at
www.mhaf.org/product/piping.

Join us this winter as we strike up the pipes and celebrate the next generation of piping excellence!