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NYPBoS free drum clinic this weekend/ Readers’ queries: John D and Captain J. R. C. Peterson
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is running a free drum clinic this weekend. Billed as “Drumming Confidence Builder Drop-in Sessions,” the sessions are open to those who feel they have become a little rusty after the last year or so. David Henderson and David Ross of D2 Percussion […]
New dance work inspired by Eilidh MacLeod / John Dew appointed to George Watson’s / ‘Canada Day’ replacement contest – results
A powerful and emotional musical tribute with dancers spanning the length of Britain has been unveiled in memory of Manchester Arena victim, Eilidh MacLeod to support the work of the music education charity set up in her memory. The 14-year-old piper from the Hebridean island of Barra, was among 22 […]
The history of the Argyllshire Gathering, part 18
1935-36 By Jeannie Campbell MBE In 1935 the balls and games of the Gathering were held on September 11 and 12. The Duke of Argyll, chieftain of the gathering was not present to lead the picturesque march of the clansmen from the secretary’s office in Station Road to the Gathering field. […]
CLASP profile: David Mackenzie
Today, we feature another member of CLASP. David Mackenzie is next for shaving, as the late Pipe Major Robert Kilgour, would have put it. Where are you from and how did you get into piping?I am from Invergordon in the north of Scotland. My father was a piper in the […]
Memoirs of Archie MacNeill, part 5
Some years later the Scottish Pipers and Dancers Association formed and I was put forward as one of the committee. Also included were Pipe Major John MacKenzie (Big John), James Mclvor, Pipe Major George Ross and others. I forget the names of the dancers who were also on the committee […]
Police Scotland forms Police Scotland & Federation Pipe Band
Updated – Police Scotland, the national police force of Scotland, is forming a new Police Scotland & Federation Pipe Band. The move effectively brings to an end the existence of Glasgow Police Pipe Band, Police Scotland Fife and Grampian Police Pipe Band. The move does not mean the end of […]
Improve your piping this summer
With the summer holidays upon us what is the piper to do with his/her free time? We have two suggestions: visit some of the piping places in Scotland (if you live in the UK, that’s fairly easy) – and improve your technique and musicality. The second suggestion is also easy. […]
Drummer required for Carnegie Mellon / Eagle Pipers: results have landed
Carnegie Mellon University, the private research university based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA is seeking a part-time drumming instructor to lead the drum corps of its Pipes and Drums. The position being offered is a 20 hours per week part-time position for 10 months of the year (the academic year). The […]
The Queen’s 100 pipers an’ a’, an’ a’ / Scott Long tops CLASP league for 2021 / Up To The Line results
After less than one month, hundreds of pipers around the Commonwealth have so far registered their intention to participate in the tribute planned for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next summer. Among the many groups and pipe bands that have signalled their intention to participate are 100 pipers in Enniskillen, Northern […]
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