HIGHLAND GAMES

Solo Piping & Drumming

Order of events will be emailed to competitors following the closing date and published on this website.
All competitors will receive a pass to the event.

The Hororātā Highland Games will be run under their own rules. Click here to view.

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Competitions

Solo Piping

  • Grade A MSR (minimum 4 parts each tune)
  • Grade B MSR (minimum 4 parts each tune)
  • Grade C 2/4 March (minimum 4 parts)
  • Grade D 2/4 March (minimum 4 parts)
  • Novice (any age) Own choice March (minimum 2 parts)

Tenor, Bass and Snare Drumming

Drummers please ensure you have organised a piper for your solos. Don’t leave this until the day.

Will be judged by an independent panel on the following criteria:

  • Novice Tenor Own choice March (minimum 4 parts)
  • Novice Bass Own choice March (minimum 4 parts)
  • Intermediate Tenor 2/4 or 6/8 March (minimum 4 parts)
  • Intermediate Bass 2/4 or 6/8 March (minimum 4 parts)
  • Open Tenor MSR (minimum 4 parts each tune)
  • Open Bass MSR (minimum 4 parts each tune)
  • Grade A Snare MSR (minimum 4 Parts each tune)
  • Grade B Snare MSR (minimum 4 Parts each tune)
  • Grade C Snare 2/4 March (minimum 4 parts)

  • Grade D Snare Own Choice March (min 4 parts)

  • Novice (any age) Snare Own Choice March (minimum 2 parts)

Solo Piping and Drumming competitions will start 8.30am. We have a record number of entries this year so it will be a full schedule.
  
 
The Solos’ running order is NOT set in stone. Players are to be ready at the start of their grade and in the general area of their board (unless they are playing for Drummers, then just let the Marshall know).
 
If players are ready, they can go on the board at the discretion of the Marshalls.
Please collect your playing number from the Caravan. These will be available from 8.20am. They must be returned after playing.
The Piping Boards go out from the Circle opposite the Caravan down the fence line. Board 1 is closest to the Caravan. Drumming Boards are on the opposite side of the area, with Tenor/Bass being closest to the Caravan.
Any questions please contact Clare Fraser by email  clare.fraser@xtra.co.nz prior to the day or check with Caravan on the day.

Entries to the 13th Hororātā Highland Games 9th November 2024 are open.

ENTRIES ARE CLOSED. No late entries will be accepted as all categories are full.

Competitors will receive entry tickets; supporters must purchase their tickets. At the time of entry, you can purchase one 35% discounted ticket.

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$7 per competition. Plus, there is a $3 administration fee and credit card fees.

The entry includes a ticket for the competitor.

Competitors will receive a complimentary ticket. Supporters need to purchase tickets. 

Prize Solo Piping Solo Drumming Tenor & Base
1st Grade A & B – $70
Grade C & D – $50
Novice – Medal		 Grade A & B – $70
Grade C & D – $50
Novice – Medal		 Open – $70
Intermediate – $50
Novice – Medal
2nd Grade A & B – $50
Grade C & D – $30
Novice – Medal		 Grade A & B – $50
Grade C & D – $30
Novice – Medal		 Open – $50
Intermediate – $30
Novice – Medal
3rd Grade A & B – $30
Grade C & D – $10
Novice – Medal		 Grade A & B – $30
Grade C & D – $10
Novice – Medal		 Open – $30
Intermediate – $10
Novice – Medal

Entry Dates

  • Open 1st September 

  • Close 4 pm 24th October 2024

no gate sales on the day this year.

Your supporters can purchase tickets online.