On the 3rd December members of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Senior Band performed at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards which were held this year at the Perth Concert Hall. The line up for this event included 11 bands such as the Peatbog Faeries, Skerryvore and the Paul McKenna Band who all entertained the enthusiastic audience throughout the evening. The NYPBoS were on towards the end of the night and performed once again “The Dragon’s Lair” which has become one of the signature pieces for the senior band over the past few years. The event was filmed for the BBC and will be broadcast on both the 5th and 9th December on BBC Alba. For UK residents if you’re interested in seeing the band in action please follow this link to access BBC iplayer.
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St Andrews Day Performance
On the 26th November the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Senior Band performed with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The concert was titled, The St Andrews Day Party and included other top class musicans such as Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain. In front of around 2500 spectators the band performed on three occasions. The first saw the full band perform a small jig set which consisted of, The Snuff Wife, The Old Hag at the Kiln and Haste to the Wedding. Later in the evening eight pipers and two drummers performed alongside the RSNO, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain in two pieces of music, both composed by Phil, Farewell to Govan and Cathcart.
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Development Band – The Next Generation
The Strathclyde Suite at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 11th Sepember 2011 plays host to the brand new show from the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Development Band “The Next Generation”. Continue reading
Crieff Highland Games results 2011
The National Piping Centre and National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland was excellently represented in the prizes at Crieff Highland Games this weekend. Well done to all those who competed.
U18 M S/R
1. Christopher Gray
2. Connor Sinclair
3. Andrew Clark
4. Ross Miller
5. Steven Gray
U18 Jig
1. Steven Gray
2. Ross Miller
3. Connor Sinclair
4. Christopher Gray
5. Struan Moffat
Senior MS/R
1. Andrea Boyd
2. Jonathan Graham
3. Jori Chisholm
4. Andrew McPhee
5. Andrew Bonar
Senior Piob
1. Jori Chisholm
2. Andrea Boyd
3. Andrew Bonar
4. Andrew McPhee
5. Jenny Hazzard
Spring School Round-up
The National Piping Centre’s Seasonal Schools kicked off with the Spring School which was held 11th – 15th April. The school was well attended with 23 pupils of varying ages and abilities. Our teachers felt that they all progressed well, were all dedicated to their practicing and hoped to see them back again in the future. Continue reading
NYPBoS in “Illumination” – Get tickets Now!
The National Piping Centre, Glasgow presents The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland on their return to the Glasgow stage, in their brand new show “Illumination.” Its THIS SATURDAY 23rd April – so make sure you get your tickets! Continue reading
NYPBoS – “Illumination” – Saturday 23rd April
The National Piping Centre presents The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland in their brand new show “Illumination” on Saturday 23rd April at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow at 7.30pm. Continue reading
Celtic Connections Piping Weekend
Celtic Connections hits Glasgow again from the 13th January. The Annual Piping Concert will take place on Saturday 15th January at 12.30pm and features the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland and Fife Constabulary. This will be an amazing concert showcasing pipe band performance. This takes place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and tickets are £12.50. Continue reading
NYPBoS Tour of Caithness and Orkney 23rd & 24th July
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland will be touring Caithness and Orkney for the very first time on Friday 23rd ans Saturday 24th July. On Friday 23rd they will conduct workshops in Wick and Thurso for any young Piper of Drummer under the age of 25, as well as come and try sessions for anyone who thinks piping might be for them. That night they will perform their “Dragon’s Lair” Concert at the Wick Assembly Rooms. The concert starts at 7pm and tickets are £8/£6 and are available on the night. Continue reading
NYPBoS in Dunfermline – Saturday 29th May
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland will be performing their concert “The Dragon’s Lair” at the Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline on Saturday 29th May 2010. The concert will showcase some of the exciting new musical material that the band has been working on . It will also feature solos from some of Scotland’s finest up and coming superstars.This is a must see show for all fans of celtic music. Continue reading