MEET OUR TALENTED TEAM
INSPIRE AND DEVELOP PIPING TALENT
Callum Stamper
Commercial Director
Finlay MacDonald
Director of Piping
Laura-Beth MacCrimmon
Head of Youth & Communities
Derek Doyle
Learning & Development Lead
Head of Non-formal Education
Derek joined the NPC team in 2016 as a visiting lecturer on our HNC Music – Piping course, later playing a key role in the development of the HND programme as his involvement with the organisation grew to an almost full-time capacity.
With nearly thirty-five years’ experience in music education — predominantly in further education, alongside three years teaching in primary schools — Derek brings extensive expertise in curriculum development, assessment verification, and quality assurance. He oversees standards and compliance across NPC’s current and emerging non-formal programmes.
Derek also coordinates NPC’s work towards becoming an approved Credit Rating Body with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership and leads NPC’s engagement with Qualifications Scotland, Education Scotland, and Investors in People.
Head of Non-formal Education
Derek joined the NPC team in 2016 as a visiting lecturer on our HNC Music – Piping course, later playing a key role in the development of the HND programme as his involvement with the organisation grew to an almost full-time capacity.
With nearly thirty-five years’ experience in music education — predominantly in further education, alongside three years teaching in primary schools — Derek brings extensive expertise in curriculum development, assessment verification, and quality assurance. He oversees standards and compliance across NPC’s current and emerging non-formal programmes.
Derek also coordinates NPC’s work towards becoming an approved Credit Rating Body with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership and leads NPC’s engagement with Qualifications Scotland, Education Scotland, and Investors in People.
Helen Urquhart
Head of Events
Employee Forum Representative
Employee Forum Representative
John Mulhearn
Head of Piping Studies
John Mulhearn is a Glasgow-based piper, composer, and educator whose career balances a deep respect for tradition with bold creative exploration. As Head of Piping Studies at the National Piping Centre, he leads the BMus Traditional Music (Piping) degree in partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He also serves as Head of Programming for Piping Live!, further shaping the instrument’s global profile.
In 2025, he published his book, Let Piping Flourish: A Musical History of Highland Piping in Glasgow, an acclaimed living anthology of the city’s piping heritage. A founding member of TRYST and The Big Music Society, John’s diverse career spans solo competition success, innovative solo albums like Pipes and The Pipe Factory, and international teaching.
John Mulhearn is a Glasgow-based piper, composer, and educator whose career balances a deep respect for tradition with bold creative exploration. As Head of Piping Studies at the National Piping Centre, he leads the BMus Traditional Music (Piping) degree in partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He also serves as Head of Programming for Piping Live!, further shaping the instrument’s global profile.
In 2025, he published his book, Let Piping Flourish: A Musical History of Highland Piping in Glasgow, an acclaimed living anthology of the city’s piping heritage. A founding member of TRYST and The Big Music Society, John’s diverse career spans solo competition success, innovative solo albums like Pipes and The Pipe Factory, and international teaching.
Hannah Power
Marketing Manager
As the Marketing Manager at the National Piping Centre, Hannah Power brings a creative, digital-first approach to promoting Scotland’s vibrant piping and drumming scene. After first picking up a camera at the age of 17 during a school expedition to India, Hannah went on to build a strong presence within the gig photography scene in Aberdeen, capturing live music and events across the city. Her passion for photography brought her to Glasgow, where she studied Media and Communications before graduating with distinction from an MSc in Marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Since joining the NPC in 2024, Hannah has played a key role in shaping campaigns, social media content and digital storytelling, helping to connect audiences around the world with Scotland’s musical traditions.
Outside of work, Hannah can usually be found going to gigs, travelling to new countries or training in the gym as a powerlifter.
As the Marketing Manager at the National Piping Centre, Hannah Power brings a creative, digital-first approach to promoting Scotland’s vibrant piping and drumming scene. After first picking up a camera at the age of 17 during a school expedition to India, Hannah went on to build a strong presence within the gig photography scene in Aberdeen, capturing live music and events across the city. Her passion for photography brought her to Glasgow, where she studied Media and Communications before graduating with distinction from an MSc in Marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Since joining the NPC in 2024, Hannah has played a key role in shaping campaigns, social media content and digital storytelling, helping to connect audiences around the world with Scotland’s musical traditions.
Outside of work, Hannah can usually be found going to gigs, travelling to new countries or training in the gym as a powerlifter.
Charles Comiskey
Finance Manager
Zoe White
Fundraising Manager
Emma Hill
NPC Clubs Producer
Piping Teacher
Growing up on Scotland’s West Coast, Emma has always been immersed in traditional music. She first learnt from both Angus D. and Angus J. MacColl before studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Traditional Music programme, graduating in 2024.
During her studies, Emma developed a passion for teaching and has since worked with organisations including Fèis Latharna, Youth Music Initiative, and Scots School Albury in Australia. She now brings this experience to her role as Clubs Producer at the National Piping Centre.
Emma performs across both traditional and contemporary piping settings, including with the Rollin’ Drones and the Grade 1 Police Scotland & Federation Pipe Band.
Outside of music, you’ll either find Emma in the corner of a library or at the top of a Munro!
Piping Teacher
Growing up on Scotland’s West Coast, Emma has always been immersed in traditional music. She first learnt from both Angus D. and Angus J. MacColl before studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Traditional Music programme, graduating in 2024.
During her studies, Emma developed a passion for teaching and has since worked with organisations including Fèis Latharna, Youth Music Initiative, and Scots School Albury in Australia. She now brings this experience to her role as Clubs Producer at the National Piping Centre.
Emma performs across both traditional and contemporary piping settings, including with the Rollin’ Drones and the Grade 1 Police Scotland & Federation Pipe Band.
Outside of music, you’ll either find Emma in the corner of a library or at the top of a Munro!
David Shedden
NYPBS Producer
David is a piper, performer, and educator from Glasgow working at the forefront of Scotland’s traditional music scene. Best known for his work with the band Assynt, he has toured extensively and released two acclaimed studio albums: Road to the North (2018) and Where From Here (2023).
David began learning at The National Piping Centre before studying with the legendary Donald MacPherson. Immersed in the competitive piping world from a young age and influenced by a strong family piping background, he developed a deep grounding in the tradition, which continues to shape his music.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, David achieved a First Class Honours degree in Traditional Music, the only piper in his year to achieve the institution’s highest award.
David is a piper, performer, and educator from Glasgow working at the forefront of Scotland’s traditional music scene. Best known for his work with the band Assynt, he has toured extensively and released two acclaimed studio albums: Road to the North (2018) and Where From Here (2023).
David began learning at The National Piping Centre before studying with the legendary Donald MacPherson. Immersed in the competitive piping world from a young age and influenced by a strong family piping background, he developed a deep grounding in the tradition, which continues to shape his music.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, David achieved a First Class Honours degree in Traditional Music, the only piper in his year to achieve the institution’s highest award.
Sophie Stringer
Youth & Communities Coordinator
Piping Teacher
Piping Teacher
Eilidh Rowe
Social Media Executive
As the Social Media Executive at the National Piping Centre, Eilidh helps to bring a fresh, digital-first perspective to Scotland’s rich musical heritage. With a first-class honours degree in Multimedia Journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a year and a half of freelance journalism under her belt, Eilidh knows exactly how to hunt down a great story.
Though still unable to squeeze a note out of a set of bagpipes, she excels at translating this historic art form into creative, snappy content for social media. Eilidh helps to connect the Centre’s vibrant online community directly to the heart of the action, ensuring Scotland’s extraordinary piping tradition resonates with lifelong enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.
As the Social Media Executive at the National Piping Centre, Eilidh helps to bring a fresh, digital-first perspective to Scotland’s rich musical heritage. With a first-class honours degree in Multimedia Journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a year and a half of freelance journalism under her belt, Eilidh knows exactly how to hunt down a great story.
Though still unable to squeeze a note out of a set of bagpipes, she excels at translating this historic art form into creative, snappy content for social media. Eilidh helps to connect the Centre’s vibrant online community directly to the heart of the action, ensuring Scotland’s extraordinary piping tradition resonates with lifelong enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.
Stephen McCusker
Admin Officer
H&S Representative
Stephen joined the National Piping Centre in May 2022. Stephen moved from the services sector where he worked for 15 years as an Operations Manager throughout various locations in Scotland. Previous to this role, Stephen completed 22 years military service in the British Army. A keen amateur solo piper, initially self-taught, Stephen currently plays in Grade 3 of The Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers (CLASP)
Stephen is responsible for the day to day running of the lesson booking system as well as being the H&S Rep. Stephen also assists with all things relating to the administration of the CLASP competitions and events.
H&S Representative
Stephen joined the National Piping Centre in May 2022. Stephen moved from the services sector where he worked for 15 years as an Operations Manager throughout various locations in Scotland. Previous to this role, Stephen completed 22 years military service in the British Army. A keen amateur solo piper, initially self-taught, Stephen currently plays in Grade 3 of The Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers (CLASP)
Stephen is responsible for the day to day running of the lesson booking system as well as being the H&S Rep. Stephen also assists with all things relating to the administration of the CLASP competitions and events.
Amy McIntyre
Finance Assistant
Dr Andrew Bova
Piping Teacher
Dr. Andrew Bova began his piping career in Northwest Ohio under the tutelage of Richard Winslow and Iain Macey. He would go on to receive tuition from Alasdair Gillies, Jimmy McIntosh MBE, Andrew Carlisle, and Roddy MacLeod MBE. An avid bandsman, he has twice won the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championships, with Shotts in 2015 and his current band, Field Marshal Montgomery, in 2022.
Andrew is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University in his native Pittsburgh, where he completed a BFA and MM, both in piping performance. In 2021, he received a PhD from the University of St Andrews/The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for research focusing on light music competition repertoire and the decision-making processes of competing pipers. Outside of music, Andrew is an enthusiastic home cook and enjoys experimenting with new techniques and ingredients in the kitchen.
Dr. Andrew Bova began his piping career in Northwest Ohio under the tutelage of Richard Winslow and Iain Macey. He would go on to receive tuition from Alasdair Gillies, Jimmy McIntosh MBE, Andrew Carlisle, and Roddy MacLeod MBE. An avid bandsman, he has twice won the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championships, with Shotts in 2015 and his current band, Field Marshal Montgomery, in 2022.
Andrew is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University in his native Pittsburgh, where he completed a BFA and MM, both in piping performance. In 2021, he received a PhD from the University of St Andrews/The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for research focusing on light music competition repertoire and the decision-making processes of competing pipers. Outside of music, Andrew is an enthusiastic home cook and enjoys experimenting with new techniques and ingredients in the kitchen.
Margaret Houlihan
Piping Teacher
CLASP Programme Lead
Margaret began learning pipes at age eight, taught first by her father Con Houlihan, later Stephen Power, Andrew Wright and Roddy MacLeod. In 1998 she moved to Scotland to study at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduating with Honours in Scottish Traditional Music. She became a PDQB examiner after gaining her Graduate Certificate with distinction in 2004.
A member of Cullen Pipe Band, she led them to World Championships 3B in 2007 and All Ireland 2013. She played with Shotts and Dykehead winning Grade 1 Worlds in 2000 and returning in 2023. Margaret has solo success at Argyllshire Gathering and Northern Meetings. She has taught at the National Piping Centre for 20 years and is a key facilitator of the CLASP alongside being mother of two boys.
CLASP Programme Lead
Margaret began learning pipes at age eight, taught first by her father Con Houlihan, later Stephen Power, Andrew Wright and Roddy MacLeod. In 1998 she moved to Scotland to study at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama graduating with Honours in Scottish Traditional Music. She became a PDQB examiner after gaining her Graduate Certificate with distinction in 2004.
A member of Cullen Pipe Band, she led them to World Championships 3B in 2007 and All Ireland 2013. She played with Shotts and Dykehead winning Grade 1 Worlds in 2000 and returning in 2023. Margaret has solo success at Argyllshire Gathering and Northern Meetings. She has taught at the National Piping Centre for 20 years and is a key facilitator of the CLASP alongside being mother of two boys.
Wilson Brown
Piping Teacher
Wilson has been an teacher at the NPC since 2013. He is a former police officer with Strathclyde Police and won the Grade 1 World Championship on 5 occasions with the force pipe band. He has won the silver and gold medals and the A grade Strathspey and Reels at the Northern Meeting, Inverness. He competed at the Glenfiddich Championships in 1996. He is an assessor for the PDQB examinations and co-ordinates and delivers the training for the PDQB assessors.
Wilson has been an teacher at the NPC since 2013. He is a former police officer with Strathclyde Police and won the Grade 1 World Championship on 5 occasions with the force pipe band. He has won the silver and gold medals and the A grade Strathspey and Reels at the Northern Meeting, Inverness. He competed at the Glenfiddich Championships in 1996. He is an assessor for the PDQB examinations and co-ordinates and delivers the training for the PDQB assessors.
Fionnlagh Mac A Phiocair
Piping Teacher
As a pioneer of the Scottish Smallpipe, Fionnlagh specialises in bellows pipes at the National Piping Centre, with a keen interest in delivering Gàidhlig repertoire through learning by ear, and singing. Fionnlagh has curated his own, unique style, which sees him perform regularly on a worldwide basis. He’s also a pipemaker!
Fionnlagh is also available as a highland pipe tutor, with a focus on both repertoire and styles you’d find in the Scottish Traditional Music scene today. If you’re interested in building confidence in sessions, finding your own voice in piping, or discovering new ways to get enjoyment out of your piping, Fionnlagh is more than happy to tailor 1-1 lessons to your specific needs!
As a pioneer of the Scottish Smallpipe, Fionnlagh specialises in bellows pipes at the National Piping Centre, with a keen interest in delivering Gàidhlig repertoire through learning by ear, and singing. Fionnlagh has curated his own, unique style, which sees him perform regularly on a worldwide basis. He’s also a pipemaker!
Fionnlagh is also available as a highland pipe tutor, with a focus on both repertoire and styles you’d find in the Scottish Traditional Music scene today. If you’re interested in building confidence in sessions, finding your own voice in piping, or discovering new ways to get enjoyment out of your piping, Fionnlagh is more than happy to tailor 1-1 lessons to your specific needs!
Danny Hutcheson
Evening Class Programme Lead
Piping Teacher
After graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Traditional Music – Piping, Danny joined the teaching team at the NPC and quickly expanded his role to the coordinator of the Evening Classes program. Away from the NPC Danny also works as a Bagpipe maker with Wallace Bagpipes and tours with several bands such as: Drums N’ Roses, Aceltica and previously the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Danny is an avid composer and was part of the Modern Piping magazine ran by Lincoln Hilton until its conclusion in 2024. His music has been played by pipe bands all over the world as well as prominent Scottish folk musicians. Danny previously played with Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band and was part of their 2017 pre-worlds concert ‘RISE’. As well as this Danny also played with the NYPBoS senior band and was a Pipe Major in their Development Band for several years. Outside of music, Danny is an avid home cook and enjoys trying new recipes.
Piping Teacher
After graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Traditional Music – Piping, Danny joined the teaching team at the NPC and quickly expanded his role to the coordinator of the Evening Classes program. Away from the NPC Danny also works as a Bagpipe maker with Wallace Bagpipes and tours with several bands such as: Drums N’ Roses, Aceltica and previously the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Danny is an avid composer and was part of the Modern Piping magazine ran by Lincoln Hilton until its conclusion in 2024. His music has been played by pipe bands all over the world as well as prominent Scottish folk musicians. Danny previously played with Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band and was part of their 2017 pre-worlds concert ‘RISE’. As well as this Danny also played with the NYPBoS senior band and was a Pipe Major in their Development Band for several years. Outside of music, Danny is an avid home cook and enjoys trying new recipes.
Ewan Henderson
Piping Teacher
Alistair Williams
Evening Class Teacher
Alistair has been playing in competitive pipe bands for 13 years, winning multiple major championships across different grades, most recently winning the Grade 2 World Championships with The Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band.
He currently plays for Grade 1 Police Scotland & Federation Pipe Band. Alistair also takes part in the Glasgow traditional music scene, playing in venues across Scotland and Ireland, performing most recently at Piping Live! and Celtic Connections.
Alistair has been playing in competitive pipe bands for 13 years, winning multiple major championships across different grades, most recently winning the Grade 2 World Championships with The Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band.
He currently plays for Grade 1 Police Scotland & Federation Pipe Band. Alistair also takes part in the Glasgow traditional music scene, playing in venues across Scotland and Ireland, performing most recently at Piping Live! and Celtic Connections.
Finlay Frame
Evening Class Teacher
Finlay began learning the bagpipes at the age of 11, he graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a BMus in Piping before going on to complete a Master’s degree in Piping at the same institution.
Finlay has performed with the Glasgow and Strathclyde Officers’ Training Corps Pipes and Drums at tattoos and ceremonial events around the world. During his time with the Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band, he won the UK, British, and World Pipe Band Championships in Grade 1, and was also part of the winning International Quartet in 2023.
He is currently the instructor and Pipe Major of the Falkirk Schools Pipe Band. Finlay currently competes in B Grade solo piping and is a member of the Inveraray and District Pipe Band.
Finlay began learning the bagpipes at the age of 11, he graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a BMus in Piping before going on to complete a Master’s degree in Piping at the same institution.
Finlay has performed with the Glasgow and Strathclyde Officers’ Training Corps Pipes and Drums at tattoos and ceremonial events around the world. During his time with the Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band, he won the UK, British, and World Pipe Band Championships in Grade 1, and was also part of the winning International Quartet in 2023.
He is currently the instructor and Pipe Major of the Falkirk Schools Pipe Band. Finlay currently competes in B Grade solo piping and is a member of the Inveraray and District Pipe Band.
Arren McWilliams
Evening Class Teacher
Arren McWilliams is a snare drummer and music educator from Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. His journey in pipe band drumming began at an Ulster Scots Agency Juvenile Pipe Band workshop, where he was introduced to the craft by Brendan Megoran, who became a formative influence on his development.
Arren joined the Pipes and Drums of the Police Service of Northern Ireland at just twelve years old and has been competing in Grade One ever since. After moving to Scotland in 2023, he joined Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia and is currently a third year student on the Traditional Music course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, specialising in snare drum.
Alongside his performance career, Arren has built a growing portfolio of peripatetic teaching across Glasgow schools, and was selected for the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Trainee Tutor Programme in 2024–2025.
Arren McWilliams is a snare drummer and music educator from Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. His journey in pipe band drumming began at an Ulster Scots Agency Juvenile Pipe Band workshop, where he was introduced to the craft by Brendan Megoran, who became a formative influence on his development.
Arren joined the Pipes and Drums of the Police Service of Northern Ireland at just twelve years old and has been competing in Grade One ever since. After moving to Scotland in 2023, he joined Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia and is currently a third year student on the Traditional Music course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, specialising in snare drum.
Alongside his performance career, Arren has built a growing portfolio of peripatetic teaching across Glasgow schools, and was selected for the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Trainee Tutor Programme in 2024–2025.
Ruairidh Buxton
Associate Tutor
Evening Class Teacher
Ruairidh Iain Buxton is a piper, flute and whistle player, and Gaelic speaker from the north-west coast of Scotland, and a semi-finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year.
Immersed in Gaelic culture and traditional music from an early age, he went on to study at Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd, University of the Highland and Islands in Benbecula, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Now based in Glasgow, Ruairidh is active in the city’s vibrant trad scene and is a member of Ceol an Aire and Rhuvaal, as well as co-leading the Glè Mhath Ceilidh Band. He has performed across Scotland and internationally, with multiple bands and ensembles including with Greg Lawson’s Grit Orchestra.
Evening Class Teacher
Ruairidh Iain Buxton is a piper, flute and whistle player, and Gaelic speaker from the north-west coast of Scotland, and a semi-finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year.
Immersed in Gaelic culture and traditional music from an early age, he went on to study at Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd, University of the Highland and Islands in Benbecula, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Now based in Glasgow, Ruairidh is active in the city’s vibrant trad scene and is a member of Ceol an Aire and Rhuvaal, as well as co-leading the Glè Mhath Ceilidh Band. He has performed across Scotland and internationally, with multiple bands and ensembles including with Greg Lawson’s Grit Orchestra.
Hamish Maitland
Associate Tutor
Lewis Maxwell
Associate Tutor
Kevin Beaton
Associate Tutor
Andrew Pattison
Associate Tutor
Bobby Allen
Associate Tutor
Thomas Fallon
Associate Tutor
Thomas is originally from Edinburgh and now resides in Glasgow where he’s just finished his first year studying BMus Traditional Music: Piping, at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Thomas started learning pipes at the age of 9 being started off by his Dad and then taught by Steven Blake at Stewart’s Melville College.
He is now tutored by Cameron Drummond and Margaret Houlihan. Thomas is a keen solo competitor and competed successfully in the junior circuit and is now getting regular prizes in the CPA professional competitions. Thomas had a 5 year stint with NYPBS where he enjoyed playing concerts and taking part in many more opportunities. He is a member of Field Marshall Montgomery pipe band.
Thomas is originally from Edinburgh and now resides in Glasgow where he’s just finished his first year studying BMus Traditional Music: Piping, at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Thomas started learning pipes at the age of 9 being started off by his Dad and then taught by Steven Blake at Stewart’s Melville College.
He is now tutored by Cameron Drummond and Margaret Houlihan. Thomas is a keen solo competitor and competed successfully in the junior circuit and is now getting regular prizes in the CPA professional competitions. Thomas had a 5 year stint with NYPBS where he enjoyed playing concerts and taking part in many more opportunities. He is a member of Field Marshall Montgomery pipe band.
Cameron Macphail
Associate Tutor
Cameron is a dedicated piper currently studying at the Royal Conservatoire, where they continue to develop their musicianship at an advanced level. They have a strong passion for the distinctive sound and tradition of the Great Highland Bagpipe, with a particular affinity for the 2/4 march. Cameron performs in Grade 1 with Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia, where they are constantly refining their technique and ensemble skills at the highest standard.
Alongside performance work, Cameron is committed to widening access to piping and supporting the next generation of players. Within NYPBS and The Piping Clubs, they have been focused on making high-quality piping education more accessible. Through both performance and advocacy, Cameron aims to contribute meaningfully to the future and reach of the piping tradition.
Cameron is a dedicated piper currently studying at the Royal Conservatoire, where they continue to develop their musicianship at an advanced level. They have a strong passion for the distinctive sound and tradition of the Great Highland Bagpipe, with a particular affinity for the 2/4 march. Cameron performs in Grade 1 with Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia, where they are constantly refining their technique and ensemble skills at the highest standard.
Alongside performance work, Cameron is committed to widening access to piping and supporting the next generation of players. Within NYPBS and The Piping Clubs, they have been focused on making high-quality piping education more accessible. Through both performance and advocacy, Cameron aims to contribute meaningfully to the future and reach of the piping tradition.
Calum Craib
Associate Tutor
Lorne MacDougall
Associate Tutor
Jason Sumner
Associate Tutor
Annabel Charlton
Associate Tutor
Owain Woodman-Carr
Associate Tutor
Gus Sicard
Snare Drumming Teacher
Gus Sicard is a snare drummer with Inveraray & District Pipe Band.
He comes from Brittany where he started drumming 35 years ago and spent a decade serving as Bagad Cap Caval’s leading drummer. He helped the band reach the pinnacle of bagads before deciding to move to Scotland to join a top Grade 1 pipe band. He spent three seasons with ScottishPower PB then joined IDPB in 2010. Gus has won the Grade 1 Bagad Championships 5 times, and the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championships 4 times.
On the solo scene, Gus has won the Breton championships and has placed in the top 10 at the World Solo Drumming Championships. He has taught many drummers of all levels over the years, either in one-to-one, drum corps, bands or workshops.
Gus Sicard is a snare drummer with Inveraray & District Pipe Band.
He comes from Brittany where he started drumming 35 years ago and spent a decade serving as Bagad Cap Caval’s leading drummer. He helped the band reach the pinnacle of bagads before deciding to move to Scotland to join a top Grade 1 pipe band. He spent three seasons with ScottishPower PB then joined IDPB in 2010. Gus has won the Grade 1 Bagad Championships 5 times, and the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championships 4 times.
On the solo scene, Gus has won the Breton championships and has placed in the top 10 at the World Solo Drumming Championships. He has taught many drummers of all levels over the years, either in one-to-one, drum corps, bands or workshops.
Bronwen Davies
Tenor Drumming Teacher
Niall West
Drumming Teacher
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