Grant Cassidy has been appointed as the new Drum Sergeant of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. He takes over the leading drummers role after Steven Shedden who has been the bands leading drummer since 2009 decided to step down from this position due to increased commitments. On behalf of all the members and staff at the NYPBoS I would like to thank Steven for all of his hard work, dedication and commitment since joining the project and we wish him all the best with his future endeavours and aspirations.

Grant comes into the position with a wealth of experience and knowledge for such a young musician and we’re sure that he’ll continue to further develop the drum corps into the future. The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland’s Senior Drum Corps currently comprises of 13 snare drummers, 7 tenors and a bass.

Piobaireachd

Both pipers gave an an excellent display of light music and piobaireachd with Jenny playing the ground of Donald Dhugal Mackay and Craig the ground and V1 of Catherines Lament during the half hour performance required from each competitor.

The next semi final will be held on 18 March at the Scots Guards Club Haymarket Edinburgh 0131 337 1084 tickets £10.00 with curry served after.

With world class piping instructors including the current and four time Glenfiddich Champion (and our esteemed principal) Roddy MacLeod MBE, Cpt (Retd) Stuart Samson MBE, ex-director of Ex-Director of the Army School of
Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, 2011 Gold Medallist and three time world pipe band championship winner Callum Beaumont and 2009 Gold Medallist and twice world pipe band championship winner Glenn Brown, it will be a fantastic week of top quality tuition.

Drummers will also experience fantastic teaching with Graham Brown (snare) the current leading drummer of Peel Regional Police, and Steven Kilbride (Tenor) who has vast experience in pipe bands and teaching.

This is a fantastic school that has now reached its 10th year! To find our more go to http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/bag…doah-virginia/

Luss Highland Games, Games Field, Luss G83 8NX, Saturday 7 July 2012
Draw 10-45 a.m.   -   Start 11 a.m.
Entry on Games Field.

• A personable motivator, who is able to lead a team.
• Has an ability to seize upon sales opportunities and is motivated by achieving sales targets.
• Has ideally worked previously in a sales environment.
• Is computer literate and has knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft RMS
• A knowledge of Bagpipes and traditional music would be an advantage
• Educated to degree level

The deadline for applications is 12noon on Friday 24th February.

If you think that you are this person then please send your CV along with a cover letter to: Alberto Laidlaw, Director of Administration – alaidlaw@thepipingcentre.co.uk

Full Results are available here.

Get out your diaries girls! The National Piping Centre is hosting a wonderful wedding show on Sunday 25th March 2012.

Set in the heart of Glasgow’s Theatreland, the venue is a superb central location for an afternoon of browsing and planning – showcasing Glasgow’s top wedding suppliers all under one roof!

Offering the best in Scottish entertainment from first class pipers, wedding bands, DJs and Celtic musicians to make your special day superb. Photographers, kilts hire, jewellers and cake makers to temp those taste buds – there is something for everyone and not forgetting a viewing of one of Glasgow’s top wedding venues – The National Piping Centre.

Register for tickets now on eventbrite.co.uk

• Wedding Brochure 2012

Exhibitors – if you are looking to exhibit please call Events Team on 0141 353 5551. A minimal fee is charged for exhibition space.

Following its phenomenal success, Bucksburn and District will be holding their second concert on the 10th March 2012, and will, again, perform alongside a top Grade 1 Pipe Band, Inveraray and District.

The concert, which is one of the biggest undertakings that Bucksburn & District Pipe Band tackle, hopes  that after attracting a sell-out crowd at “Fired Up!” last year, they will be able to echo that success with this concert.

Gus McAskill, Bucksburn Band President, says “It’s great to have such an event like this again here in Aberdeen. To secure a top class Grade one pipe band as talented as Inveraray & District is wonderful, not only for Bucksburn Pipe Band, but for the whole of the North East. Inveraray & District are a fantastic band with very talented players and are guided by 2 of the best in the business, Pipe Major Stuart Liddell and Leading Drummer Steven McWhirter.”

Mr. McAskill added, “Fired Up” not only inspired Bucksburn Pipe Band to continue with this venture, it also brought a community spirit within the North East Pipe Bands, a feeling and venture that must continue and will keep the interest and excitement going within the North East Pipe Band world”.

It takes place at Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 10th March, 7.30pm. Tickets are £17 and are available from http://www.boxofficeaberdeen.com/prod-productions_details.asp?VenueID=88&pid=2885

Inveraray Junior Competition 2012 – Entry Form
Inveraray Junior Competition 2012 – Events