Piping Centre News Archive

CLASP results from the Army School of Piping

Grade 1 Piobaireachd

1st John Frater
2nd Scott Allan
3rd Douglas Gardiner

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Head of Piping Studies BA(Scottish Music-Piping)

The National Piping Centre is currently seeking a replacement for Dr Simon McKerrell in the role of Head of Piping Studies for the BA (Scottish Music –Piping). After some consideration Dr McKerrell has decided to vacate this position in August of this year in order to pursue further opportunities in academic research and performance. Principal of the National Piping Centre, Roddy MacLeod said that he and the Board of the Centre were very disappointed that they could not persuade Dr McKerrell to continue in this position as he has been extremely successful in this role.
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CLASP Dates for 2008-2009

CLASP has secured another all expenses paid trip to NEW York to play at the Metro Cup amateur competition. This prize will be presented to the Grade 1 overall winner at the ‘World Solo Amateur Piping Competition’ on August 15th. Thanks to Eric & Maureen Stein for this kind donation.

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NPC Recital Series - Thursday 22nd May

NPC Recital Series - Thursday 22nd May

The final recital in the National Piping Centre recital series takes place this Thursday, 22nd May. The guest recitalists are Angus MacColl and Gordon Walker, so this is a show not to be missed!

Tickets are £8 adults/£6 concession and are available from the National Piping Centre shop in person, the online shop or on 0141 353 0220.

Munich Piping & Drumming School

The dates for the 2008 Munich Piping and Drumming school (Germany) have been confirmed. The school will start on Sunday 9th November until Thursday 13th of November. There will also be a recital by the instructors held on Thursday night 13th of November.

More information will be available on the website in the next couple of weeks. 

Tune Composition

This year the National Piping Centre is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its offical opening, and is holding a composing competition for the occassion. » Read more

Recital Cancellation - Thursday 1st May

Due to unforseen circumstances the recital on Thursday 1st May by John Wilson and Allan MacDonald has been cancelled. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and a full refund is available if you have purchased a ticket in advance.

Evening Classes Enrolment

The new evening class term commences on Saturday 19th April and runs for ten weeks, finishing on Thursday 26th June.
All details and enrolment forms are available on the Evening Classes page.

Early Bird Discount For Overseas Schools

The National Piping Centre are offering fantastic early bird prices for all our overseas schools. To get this special offer and save $50 book your place before the following dates. » Read more

Recital Series - FMM Quartet on 17th April

Recital Series - FMM Quartet on 17th April

The National Piping Centre is pleased to announce the second concert in its recital series will feature a quartet from the reigning world champions Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band.
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