The CPA exists to represent the world's competitive solo piping community.
The CPA exists to represent the world's competitive solo piping community.
Guidelines for interpreting your grade are as follows:
P
Has won Gold Medal / A grade light music at NM or AG.
A+
Previous year prize winner at AG / NM– should be accepted for the Gold Medal / A grade light music as appropriate.
A
High likelihood of acceptance for the Gold Medal / A grade light music.
A-
May be accepted for the Gold Medal / A grade light music, failing which, will be accepted for the Silver Medal / B grade light music.
B+
Previous year prize winner at AG / NM – should be accepted for the Silver Medal / B grade light music.
B
Standard considered to be eligible for consideration for the Silver Medal / B grade light music.
B-
Performance not considered to be sufficiently consistent at the standard required for the Silver Medal / B grade light music.
C
Performance not considered to be sufficiently consistent at the standard required for the Silver Medal / B grade light music.
J
Junior member, age under 18 years.
S
Support member, any age.