We are pleased to announce that entries for ‘The Caritas Banner’ are now open, writes Ben Duncan, Assistant Pipe Major, George Watson’s College. The competition, aimed at promoting the study and performance of piobaireachd in young pipers will run for its second year on Sunday 24th November 2024 at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh.
There are categories to suit most young players, which are as follows:
14 & Under Urlar and Variation (own choice)
14 & Under Piobaireachd (own choice)
18 & Under Piobaireachd (submit two tunes)
There are beautiful silver quaichs, kindly donated by our Watsonian donors for places 1st to 3rd in each event and the winner of the 18 & Under Piobaireachd will also win the coveted “Caritas Banner”, kindly sponsored by the Piobaireachd Society. We are once again also sponsored by Kintail Bagpipes.
This is a really great opportunity for young pipers to perform our classical music to a receptive audience and to some of the most respected adjudicators in the business. The event was a real highlight for us last year and we would encourage as many pipers to take part as possible. Entries are via the QR code on the flyer or by the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTV2LkLY7Z-iysGS_LL4AaFdDMVKE2MLVblgf9FSV1uhcoww/viewform
Bass Section Tutor
Gordon Bruce, Piping and Drumming Programme Manager at St Columba’s School, in Renfrewshire: ‘We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed bass section instructor for the school’s highly regarded piping and drumming programme.
Applicants must have experience working with school pipe bands and hold a minimum of a diploma in a recognised music course or an equivalent PBQB qualification.
The successful candidate will work closely with myself, teaching one day per week (Monday) on a self-employed basis across both Junior and Senior Schools. They will also assist with rehearsals and events.
Please submit a letter of application and CV detailing your full employment history, together with the name and email address of two referees, to recruitment@stcolumbas.org by 4pm on Monday, 7th October 2024. Interviews will be held during week commencing 7th October 2024.
For more information contact myself at GBruce@st-columbas.org.
