The CPA exists to represent the world's competitive solo piping community.

The Competing Pipers Association

The Competing Pipers Association (CPA) exists to represent the world's competitive solo piping community. Our objectives are to:

  • Promote and encourage solo piping.
  • Improve the status of competing pipers.
  • Improve the conditions of competitions and public performance for solo pipers.
  • Foster a spirit of comradeship among members.

Find out how to join / renew membership. You may also wish to read our Code of Conduct and Constitution.

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