The Music Board met on Saturday 17th September and approved the following grading changes for the 2017 season. These changes are already approved by the Board of Directors.

Northern Ireland Branch bands upgrades:

Grade 4B to 4A
St Marys, Derrytrasna

Grade 4A to 3B
Cleland Memorial
Portavogie

Grade 3B to 3A
Matt Boyd Memorial
Marlacoo and District

Grade 3A to 2
Aughintober
Colmcille

Grade 2 to 1
Pipes and Drums of the Police Service of Northern Ireland

No downgrades for Northern Ireland Branch bands.