Promotions

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At the conclusion of each season the Music & Grading Committee reviews the results of ASPD sanctioned competitions to determine individual members and their grade placing.  During the season, Judges are asked to adjudicate each performance and provide performance ratings for each individual player.  These ratings combined with Music & Grading Committee member input are considered when determining grade promotions.

Upgrades for the 2026 Season

PIPING: 

Grade 5 to 4: Emma Lyons, Evan Liang, Keiran Gow-Escudero

Grade 4 to 3: Ronin McCallum, Callum McClelland, Asher Yurchak

Grade 3 to 2: Kellan Harris-Still

SNARE DRUMMING: 

Grade 5 to 4: Grayson Ronayne, Dominic Beier

All 2025 Chanter and Drum Pad competitors are recommended to be on instruments for the 2025 season and therefore competing in Grade 5 piping or snare drumming (caveat as per Rule 4.1.4 in Rules for Piping and Drumming).

Congratulations to everyone for continuing the pursuit of great music!

To appeal a current grading in accordance with Rule 4.2.4 in Rules for Solo Piping and Solo Drumming Competition or to receive an official grading by our Music Committee, competitors may do so in writing using the Solo Competitor Appeal Form by March 31, 2026.