Saturday, October 10th, 2026: IMT, in partnership with Nicol-Brown Presents their 43rd Amateur Invitational Contest

9:30am - 6:30pm w FREE ADMISSION (donations accepted for the benefit of the Nicol-Brown) - public WELCOME!

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD

Ten of the finest Amateur pipers from across North America will earn invitations this season to play in an elite solo competition consisting of three events: 6/8 Marches, Piobaireachd and MSR. The contest is dedicated annually to the memory of Robert U. Brown and Robert B. Nicol, two brilliant pipers and teachers. Details to be updated soon for 2026 at https://nicol-brown.org/results.html


FREE ADMISSION, thanks to the EUSPBA, The Piobaireachd Society, and other generous donors. 
Your donations are welcome at the door or online for the benefit of the Nicol-Brown and IMT. Support the future of piping.

https://nicol-brown.org/donations.html

TICKETS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR unless otherwise noted. Doors open half an hour before showtime, online ticketing ends at 2pm day-of show. After 2pm please purchase tickets at the door. 

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