It was agreed at the AGM that the National Council Approved Pilot scheme to allow Dual Registered Leading Drummers would apply to both Grade 4A and 4B.

Bands should note:

  1. The Dual registered Leading Drummer is in addition to the minimum 2 snare drummers required in grade 4. i.e. when a Dual Registered Leading Drummer is playing there should be a minimum total of 3 snare drummers.
  2. The Dual Registered Drummer can NOT take part with the Grade 4 band at Major Championships.
  3. The Dual Registered Leading Drummer must hold the main registration with the Higher Grade band with HQ and register the dual role with the Northern Ireland Branch. A form will be made available on the website soon.