Entries are now open and will close on 8th of August.
Please enter online or email Callum Beaumont: cbeaumont@thepipingcentre.co.uk
Please note that Grade 3 will be held on Wednesday 11th, Grade 2 on Thursday 12th and Grade 1 on Friday 13th.
The venue is now changed to the Millennium Hotel, George Square.
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Inverness Highland Games Solo Piping Results
Here are the Results of the Solo Piping Competition (Inverness Highland Games) held in the grounds of Eden Court Theatre on Saturday 24 July 2010:
Junior MSR:
1 Craig Mackenzie (Dunballoch, Beauly)
2 Hannah MacDonald (Bettyhill)
3 Steven Barclay (Inverness) Continue reading
Fired up for Bucksburn and District Concert 9th October
“FIRED UP” will feature Bucksburn and District Pipe Band and Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band in an “end of season” concert on the 9th October 2010 at the Aberdeen Music Hall. Continue reading
Evening Classes – Notice – Date Correction
The new term of the National Piping Centre’s Evening Classes will begin on 4th September until 16th December. This is a change from the 14th September as previously stated. The course will run for 15 weeks beginning on the 4th. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Lochaber Gathering Festival of Piping 2010 – Results
The results from the Lochaber Gathering Festival of Piping which took place on Saturday 17th July in the Nevis Centre, Fort William.
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The Silver Chanter 2010
The 44th Annual MacCrimmon Memorial Piobaireachd Competition for The Silver Chanter will take place on Wednesday 4th August 2010 in Dunvegan Castle, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye. The competition begins at 7.30pm and tickets are £17.50 including refreshments. Tickets available from Mrs Sheila Beaton, 01470-592212.Competitors include:Stuart LiddellWilliam MacCallumAngus MacCollDr Angus MacDonaldRoderick MacLeodGordon WalkerAdjudicator John WilsonThis year’s event is sponsored by Glenfiddich Piping and Fiddle.
BA Scottish Music – Piping Hons Degree Graduation 2010
We are very pleased to announce the graduation of the class on 2010 from the BA Scottish Music – Piping Degree Course. This year Hazen Metro, Cameron Drummond, Kyle Warren, Alasdair Henderson and Keith Bowes have all graduated with Honours and special mention must go to Cameron and Kyle who received First Class Honours. However congratulations to the newest Alumni and we wish them every success in their future careers.
Munich Piping School 26th – 30th October – Book Now!
The National Piping Centre’s overseas schools programme finish for 2010 with their wonderful Munich School. This week long school will be held between Tuesday 26th – Saturday 30th October. The week is taught in small group lessons and is a great way to meet other pipers in Germany and immerse yourself in piping for a week.For full bilingual information about venue, times, the school and how to book online please go to:http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/schools/munich-school/