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 2027 Season

PIPING: 

Grade 5 to 4: Jeremy Ferguson, Elliana DeBruyn, Isabella DeBruyn, Jasper Guy Folkins, Yuchen Song, Arsh Ram, Grace McPherson, Samuel McPherson

Grade 4 to 3: Emma Lyons, Sara Kozub, Tyler Wallace, Katelyn Wallace, Andrew Wilkowski, Evan Liang, Kieran Gow-Escudero

Grade 3 to 2: Ronin McCallum, Asher Yurchak

Grade 2 to 1: Sylvia Thiessen

SNARE DRUMMING: 

Grade 5 to 4: Samuel Davies, Damen Hundt, Elliot Chalifoux, Chloe Luscombe

Grade 4 to 3: Alexander Davies, Dominic Beier

TENOR DRUMMING: 

Beginner to Intermediate: Anneliese Joosse, Isaac Chalifoux

All 2026 Chanter and Drum Pad competitors are recommended to be on instruments for the 2027 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, 2027.