Youth Music Together

Community Piping Clubs

Fun and inclusive community based piping clubs for complete beginners and existing players aged 7-17!

Our Community Piping Clubs meet weekly across Glasgow.

Delivered by our expert Youth & Communities Tutors, we offer a supportive, friendly space where young people can grow in confidence and skill.

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Music as a Pathway – Access That Matters

Access Scheme

We are committed to providing equitable access to piping & drumming and supporting families in removing all financial barriers to participation.

Our NPC Access Scheme can provide support in three different ways:

Subsidised club/course fees / Free places
Travel subsidies
Instrument loan / Rent-to-buy

Whether you would like to apply for financial support or would like to speak to one of our Youth & Communities team for advice please use the link below.

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Community Led

We believe passionately that piping and piping tuition should be accessible to all, regardless of background, location or socio-economic status

Our Community Piping Clubs bring engaging, fun and high-quality piping tuition to the heart of your community. We work in close-partnership with existing infrastructure and community leaders to develop a sustainable framework with a lasting impact.

In 2025 we were delighted to have three of our first Piping Club participants perform at our annual NPC Charity Ball!

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NPC Piping Clubs

Time

45 min Sessions

Starck Group
Time: 10.00 – 10.45 (45 min session)
Suitable for those who have never had a lesson before.

Robertson Group
Time: 10.00 – 10.45 (45 min session)
Suitable for those who can play all the notes and one or two grace notes, including those who have completed a term in our Starck Group.

Center Group
Time: 11.00 – 11.45 (45 min session)
Suitable for those who can play a few simple embellishments/ornaments and some two-bar phrases.

Henderson Group
Time: 11.00 – 11.45 (45 min session)
Suitable for those who can play a simple tune, a few more complex embellishments/ornaments and are able to interpret written music.

Lawrie Group
Time: 12.00 – 12.45 (45 min session)
Suitable for those who can play a few more complex tunes, advanced embellishments/ornaments and who can play in unison with other learners. Participants may have started the transition to pipes.

90 min Sessions

MacDougall Group *NEW for 2025*
Time: 13.30 – 15.00 (90 min session)
Suitable for those who are already on pipes and can play in unison with others. Participants can pick up two-bar phrases quickly by ear, or from the sheet music with help from tutors. Participants are working on building stamina and confidence with the instrument.

Thow Group
Time: 13.30 – 15.00 (90 min session)
Suitable for those who have been playing the pipes with drones on for a while and can play in unison/harmony with others. Participants can largely learn tunes by themselves and along with their peers. Participants have some experience of basic arranging, public performance and may be pursuing a level of musicianship similar to that of the NYPBS Junior Band.

Piping Club Prices

We run four terms of 7 weeks per academic year. Please see below for our 2025 pricing breakdown.

Seven-week term	7 x 45 min session = £70	7 x 90 min session = £105	7 x Family Pass session (2 x 45 min) = £105
Seven-week term	*£10 / session*	*£15 / session*	*£15 / session*

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Access Scheme

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