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2013 Junior Competition Results

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Junior Competition Winners 2013

On Saturday 23rd February The National Piping Centre hosted its 17th Junior Piping Competition.

The day saw over 40 young pipers from across the country competing in various categories from chanter competitions to Piobaireachd. All competitors showed great levels of skill and talent and it was fantastic to meet so many young people who are passionate about the pipes.

Well done to everyone who was involved.

Overall Winners

15-17 Years Champion: Daniel McDermott    

Under 15 Years Champion: Harry McLachlan

Chanter Champion: Ruari Buchan
Category A Event 1 Category A Event 2 Category A Event 3
15-17 Piobaireachd 15-17 MSR 15-17 Jig
 
 1st  Scott Barrie 1st  Scott Barrie 1st  Daniel McDermott
2nd  Daniel McDermott 2nd  Daniel McDermott 2nd  Andrew Clark
3rd  Cameron MacDougall 3rd  Lucy Ferguson 3rd  Iain Crawford
4th  Iain Crawford 4th  Andrew Clark 4th  Seamus O’Baoighill
5th  Lucy Ferguson 5th  Iain Crawford 5th   Lucy Ferguson
6th  Rebecca Tierney 6th  Rebecca Tierney 6th   Scott Barrie
   
Category B Event 4 Category B Event 5 Category B Event 6 Category B Event 7
U 15 Piobaireachd U 15 Piob (Ground) U 15 March U 15 S&R
1st  Kyle Shead 1st  Ciardha Baxter 1st  Harry McLachlan 1st  Harry MacLachlan
2nd  Harry McLachlan 2nd  Blair Dickinson 2nd  Donald Stewart 2nd  Joshua Townsley
3rd  Brighde Chaimbeul 3rd  Joshua Townsley 3rd  Aaron Hossain
4th  Joshua Townsley 4th   Aaron Hossain 4th  Donald Stewart
5th  Donald Stewart 5th  Robbie MacIsaac 5th  James Miller
6th  Aaron Hossain 6th  Calum Ian Brown 6th  Robbie MacIsaac
Category C Event 8 Category C Event 9
Chanter – Slow Air Chanter – March
1st  Ruari Buchan 1st  Euan Thomson
2nd  Archie Clark 2nd  Cameron McLay
3rd  Eosaph Caimbeul 3rd  Ruari Buchan
 

 

Inchdrewer House Memorial

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Over the years many pipers and drummers have given their lives, in various conflicts, in the service of our country. In honour of those brave pipers and drummers, it is proposed to build a Memorial at Inchdrewer House.

It is an expensive project, but so far staff and students at ASBM&HD have raised funds towards the cost of materials and construction. This has been raised through internal fundraising events such as sponsored bike rides, quiz nights – and leg waxing!!

The plan is making good progress and the memorial is hoped to be completed and unveiled in 2013.

Although all fundraising to date has been driven internally at ASBM&HD, we would now like to offer you the opportunity to contribute towards this extremely worthy cause. We feel that any financial support you are able to offer would strengthen the links between our organisations and would be greatly appreciated.

Note: Donations can be in any form – cheques should be payable to “ASBM&HD”

Captain Gordon Rowan (The Royal Regiment of Scotland) Second in Command
THE ARMY SCHOOL OF BAGPIPE MUSIC and HIGHLAND DRUMMING

Telephone: 0131 310 5563 – 0773 333 0495
Fax: 0131 310 5674
Email: gmrtiree@yahoo.co.uk

Inchdrewer House, 299 Colinton Road,
EDINBURGH EH13 0LA

Military 94748 5563
Military 94748 5674

The Scots Guard Piping Knockout

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The winner of The Scots Guard Piping Knockout on on Sunday 16th December was Niall Stewart.

The next round is Sunday 13th January

Callum Beaumont and Finlay Johnston will be competing. The event will begin at 4pm.
£10 entry with Curry served after.

The Scots Guard Club,

2 Clifton Terrace,

Haymarket,

Edinburgh.

Highland Library Crowdfunder Project

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We are looking for YOUR help to fill The Highland Library at The National Piping Centre. Donate now and you could receive a special reward for your support.

The centre has recently rennovated its Highland library which is a source of learning material, music, history and influential documents for our students and visitors as well as academic researchers.

The Library is a great space but does needs filling with new books and resources and we are now looking to the next stage of the Library’s development, which is to build up the book stock and the listening resources available for Scotland’s historic preservation. We are looking to raise £2000 to stock the library and in return will provide a concert for local school children in areas of multiple deprivation to experience the culture and music of Scotland’s National Instrument.

Click Here to Find out More

The Scots Guard Piping Knockout

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The Scots Guards Piping Knockout

The Scots Guard Club are hosting a fantastic event next event is This Sunday 16th December at 4pm

Jonathon Graham and Niall Stewart

£10 entry with Curry served after.

 

The Scots Guard Club,

2 Clifton Terrace,

Haymarket,

Edinburgh.

SPA Christmas Social Recital

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The Scottish Pipers Association presents:

Inaugural Christmas Social and an Evening of Casual Piping
Featuring: William Geddes, Dougie Murray, Margaret Dunn, Craig Muirhead, Gavin Ferguson and Graham Drummond.

Friday 7th December – 7.30pm – College of Piping
Bar and light refreshments – Entry by donation
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The Bagpipe Shop Christmas Sale

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Christmas is just round the corner and here at The National Piping Centre Shop we have dozens of high quality bagpipes, accessories, gifts, music and much more.

Find that perfect gift at: www.thebagpipeshop.co.uk

FOR ONE WEEK ONLY

Bagpipes 10% off!!

10% off Naill Bagpipes (DN0-DN4A)

10% off ALL Wallace Bagpipes

Buy between 26th Nov – 3rd Dec for your exclusive Christmas discount and guaranteed delivery by Christmas!

Starter Pack 10% off!

The National Piping Centre Starter pack is the perfect Christmas gift for any bagpipe beginner. This fantastic set includes everything needed for a learner to begin their bagpiping career.

 

SCQF Exam Diet

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The National Piping Centre are holding an Exam Diet on 
Saturday 15th December 2012

Candidates will have the opportunity to sit one of the following exams:

  • SCQF Level 2- Practice Chanter (Solo performance and Theory)
  • SCQF Level 3- Practice Chanter (Solo performance and Theory)
  • SCQF Level 4- Bagpipes (Solo performance and Theory)
  • SCQF Level 5- Bagpipes (Solo performance and Theory)

Theory Exam: 10am-11am
Solo Performance Exams: 11:30 onwards
Fee: £40

To register your interest please contact Tracey Williams on twilliams@thepipingcentre.co.uk or 0141 353 0220 before 10th December 2012.