Arbroath Musical Festival Piping & Drumming Competition – Arbroath Academy 6 March 2010
Arbroath Royal British Legion Trophy for the best piper
Andrew Clark, Logie, Perth
The George Stewart Memorial Quaich for best piper under 15
Andrew Clark, Logie, Perth
The George Malcolm Trophy for the best drummer under 18
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Kevin McNulty won through against Callum Beaumont at the Scots Guards Knock out yesterday 07 March.
He goes forward to the semi final with Cameron Drummond and Andrew Carlisle.
Next we have Alen Tully and Craig Muirhead 04 April 4pm
Entries are now open online for the Glasgow competition which will be held on the 3rd of April 2010.
http://www.theclasp.co.uk/entry/
Horsecross and The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust are delighted to announce the launch of The Gordon Duncan Experience, a new big band rooted in traditional music for Perthshire young people and we are now casting the net as wide as possible for potential members. The band is open to residents of Perthshire aged 14-18 who are intermediate to advanced players on any instrument.
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“A Suite for Allan” is a suite for smallpipes, flute, whistle, and string orchestra written by Neil Johnstone, in honour of his father, the late Duncan Johnstone. This will be performed for the first time on conclusion of the Duncan Johnstone Memorial Competition at the National Piping Centre on Saturday 20th March. It is free to attend » Read more
Enrolments are now being taken for the new term of piping and drumming evening classes here at the National Piping Centre. The new term commences week beginning Saturday 24th April and runs for 10 weeks.
Enrolment Forms are currently available at the NPC reception or can be downloaded from the website by going to the Evening Classes Section.
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The National Piping Centre’s Spring School, 5th - 9th April, is nearly upon us and if you wanted the full tuition and accommodation package you will have to book quickly as there is only one full week space left!
For those of you who want to tuition only, please still book as there are plenty of places left, but for accommodation you will need to be quick!
For full details please go to our Seasonal Schools page http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/schools/seasonal-piping-schools/   Â
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to fill the post of Development Officer for the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. The position forms an integral part of the NYPB, and responsibilities include submitting funding applications to grant making organisations, securing sponsorship from corporate bodies, relationship building with key donors, project partners, and Local Education Authorities, promotion and marketing, and putting in place fundraising, marketing, and financial strategies for this publically funded arts project.
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Make sure you are part of Piping Live! 2009 (10th - 16th August) as Glasgow becomes the centre of the world of piping every August.
The National Piping Centre and Glasgow University have created a unique opportunity for international students who wish to come to Glasgow University Read more...
With excellent locations and facilities students are sure to enjoy the opportunity to learn from some of the World's leading exponents in piping and drumming.
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) and The National Piping Centre (NPC) offer a specialist degree that allows pipers to study piping within the context of Scottish traditional music to the highest level. Read more...
The National Piping Centre has a reputation for excellence and it is no different when it comes to traditional Scottish food. There is always a selection of the finest Scottish produce on offer...
The Pipers' Tryst also houses 8 cozy bedrooms, and is classed by the Scottish tourist board as a 3 star "Restaurant with Rooms".
We supply expert pipers in full highland dress for every occasion. Our pipers have abundant experience in piping at all types of engagements and are guaranteed to add a special Scottish touch to your event.
The Highland Bagpipe Tutor Book 2 - Transition to Bagpipes. A guide to playing and maintenance of t...
1st CD/book from Siubhal records featuring Donald MacPherson...
This new collection of bagpipe music contains 79 tunes in a variety of styles and idioms, including ...
The highland bagpipe has never been more popular than it is today. It has been enthusiastically embr...
Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, KG, KT, GCB.The Great Highland Bagpipe, perhaps the best known of Scotland's musical instruments and an ambassador for Scotland throughout the world, is accorded new prominence by the founding of The National Piping Centre. We serve as a national and international centre of excellence for the instrument and its music.
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