Auditions
If you are a piper or drummer between the age of 10 and 25 and are interested in joining the National Youth Pipe Band, you will need to arrange an audition, which can be taken year-round.
Auditions for the Senior Band will usually only be open to pipers and drummers between the ages of 14 to 25. Auditions for the Development Band are open to pipers and drummers between the ages of 10 to 16. In some cases, pipers and drummers attending NYPB courses and events may be invited to join the Development Band if they are thought to be of the required standard. Auditions will consist of both an interview, and a 15 minute performance. Tunes are own choice, but should be introduced by the candidate. The audition will conclude with a feedback session.
If you are interested in arranging an audition time, please contact Alisdair McLaren, Director of the National Youth Pipe Band, and include a written outline of your musical and performance experience and achievements, including details of any second instruments you play. You can also fill in the application form (below) and tick the box to request an audition.
The National Piping Centre
30-34 McPhater Street
Cowcaddens
Glasgow G4 0HW
Tel: +44(0)141 353 0220
Fax: +44(0)141 353 1570
Alisdair McLaren, Director NYPB: amclaren@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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