RSPBA Glasgow & West Branch Solo Drumming 2015

The winner of the inaugural championship held today in Coatbridge High School, Lanarkshire, was Craig Lawrie of Lomond & Clyde Pipe Band.  A delighted Craig received his trophy from Branch Secretary Maureen Gilmour.  Runner up was Eric Ward of Greater Glasgow Police who won the MSR section. Results: Overall – 1 Craig Lawrie 2 Eric Ward 3 Mark Hastings, Denny & Dunipace 4 Cameron Ward, Greater Glasgow Police MSR –…

PP Editor’s Blog 20/2/15: Drumming Prizes etc

Results of our poll on the drumming prize were as follows: Yes, but for side drummers only 10%   Yes, for all drummers, bass, tenor and side 40%   Definitely not, it’s a pipe band contest for goodness sake 34%   No, there are too many drummers today anyway without encouraging more 16%   So yes, most of you think there should be prizes for drummers. However a significant percentage…

Pipe Band Drumming Job in New Zealand South Island

A UNIQUE FULL TIME DRUMMING TUTOR POSITION IN INVERCARGILL, NEW ZEALAND Alasdair MacKenzie reports: Would very much appreciate if you could share this article below on your website and Facebook page please. We are advertising for a new full time drumming tutor position here in the deep south of New Zealand. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone to teach what they love to do, and a good challenge for someone…