The draw for the World Pipe Band Championships can be found by following this link. http://www.rspba.org/html/contestdraw.php?contest=World%20Championships
General News
Latest reports from SECC and GRCH show that Piping Live! tickets are selling fast for all major events. Don’t miss your chance to see the Red Hot Chilli Pipers opening night concert on Monday 10th August or the International Quartets on Tuesday 11th August featuring world champions -SFU, Field Marshall, St Laurence, ScottishPower, Manawatu and Australia Highlanders. Check out all concerts at the Piping Live! website www.pipinglive.co.uk where you can download a programme.
James Murray wins light music, Alexis Meunier takes piobaireachd.
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Grade 1
1st Field Marshal Montgomery (in both MSR & Medley Section)
2nd St Laurence O Toole
3rd Cullybackey
4th Ballycoan
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The National Piping Centre’s summer school courses are about to kick off but there is still time to sign up. The dates are:
They are a great fun way to learn and prices start from just £205 adults (£175 U16s). Go to the Seasonal School page for all the details and to sign up online http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/schools/seasonal-piping-schools/
A few slots still remain in the Piping Live! programme for pipe bands interested in performing at George Square during the Glasgow International Piping Festival. We are looking for bands to play on Tuesday 11th of August and Friday 14th of August. The bands receive a good fee in exchange for playing for 40 minutes in the Square. The performance should be a traditional pipe band performance to include some marching sets as well as medleys. Any bands interested should immediately contact hwilkinson@thepipingcentre.co.uk
The National Piping Centre had been experiencing power and phone problems - but we are pleased to say everything is now back in working order! We appreciate your patience and now everything is back to working order and lunch service will go ahead in the Pipers’ Tryst as normal.

The National Piping Centre and Glasgow University have created a unique opportunity for international students who wish to come to Glasgow University
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.
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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.
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