The Australian Pipe Band College (APBC) is the educational arm of Pipe Bands Australia (PBA) and offers education and examination in the five (5) levels of Australian certification in bagpiping and drumming.

The Canberra College of Piping and Drumming, with grateful sponsorship from Pipe Bands NSW, is offering these certificates to the Canberra and wider region piping and drumming community.

When

Preliminary Certificate                   Saturday 20 June 2026                   9am-3pm

Elementary Certificate                   Sunday 21 June 2026                      9am-3pm

Venue

Taylor Primary School, Marconi Cres Kambah

Cost

Thanks to the sponsorship of Pipe Bands NSW, the price will be $65 for the first course (includes the APBC standard course fee). A second course on this weekend will only be charged the relevant APBC standard course fee.

Who will be the instructors/examiners?

The courses will be taught and examined by the two Principals of the APBC:

Scott Nicolson – Piping

Dean Hall – Drumming

For details on the syllabus and requirements please refer to : APBC Certificates Information Sheet

How to enrol?‍ ‍

Please click this link and submit the form. Details of payment and enrolment in the APBC certificates system will be provided upon receipt of the online form to the College. Numbers are limited so please take action promptly.

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Di Stewart, Secretary Canberra College of Piping and Drumming on distewart@ozemail.com.au‍ ‍