Ullapool and Gairloch pupils have been granted sets of pipes on loan from the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust. Twenty pupils at Ullapool and Gairloch High Schools and associated primary schools in Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Gairloch, Poolewe and Bualnaluib will benefit from the award. Piping Instructor Eddie Seaman comments: “We […]
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Aberdeenshire pupils pipe up with national award
Aberdeenshire pupils are on the road to a life-time of piping, thanks to an award of bagpipes, on loan from the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust. Ten pupils from Alford Academy and associated primary schools Alford Primary, Cluny School, Midmar School, and Dunecht School will benefit from the award. […]
Hawick Pipe Band make generous donation to pupils in Kinross
Youngsters in Kinross are grateful for a donation of pipe band drums from Borders based Hawick Pipe Band. Following an online appeal from the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) for donations of second hand drums for newly formed school pipe bands, Hawick Pipe Band answered the call and […]
Piping and drumming tutors required by Moray schools
An opportunity has arisen for a chanter/bagpipe tutor and a snare drumming tutor to teach during the school day in Forres Academy and its associated Primary School group. The role is to deliver high quality tuition to support pupils on their learning journey with the aim to develop a performing […]
Isle of Arran youth to benefit from piping and drumming summer funding
Piping and drumming students on the Isle of Arran will get the chance to take part in summer workshops thanks to co-funding from the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust, the Isle of Arran Music School and local sponsors. The six-day workshops will be open to up to 90 pupils currently learning […]
Paid internship for piping tutor at Preston Lodge High School
The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust is offering a paid internship for a piper to help them gain the experience and qualifications they need to become a successful school tutor. The role is based at Preston Lodge High School in East Lothian, starting in August. Information can be found […]
Larkhall youngsters to benefit from £30,000 of music funding
Pupils in Larkhall can march to musical success thanks to funding for piping and drumming tuition from the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT). £30,000 has been secured from the music charity to continue piping and drumming tuition for over 120 pupils at Larkhall Academy and associated primary schools; Craigbank, […]
SSPDT offers new paid internships scheme at Preston Lodge High School
The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust is interested in supporting careers for pipers and drummers, and has offered paid internships to help a snare drummer and piper on their way to becoming qualified instructors. The internships are based at Preston Lodge High School in East Lothian. Once two […]
Piping is in the bag for Moray kids thanks to new initiative
Young musicians across Moray will get to grips with Scotland’s national instruments, thanks to a scheme which will make affordable piping and drumming lessons more available. Primary and secondary schools across Moray will benefit from a pioneering project that will help pupils to learn the pipes and drums and to […]
Seven schools named winners at Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships
Winners have been announced from school pipe bands across Scotland after a day of intense competition. An array of talented pipe bands, quartets and freestyles showcased their skills on Sunday, March 12, at Kilmarnock’s William McIlvanney Campus. Isle of Arran Schools Pipe Band, Lochgilphead Joint Campus A, Hutchesons’ Grammar School, […]