17th October, 2025 / RSPBA HQ Do you want to follow the unmissable action but can’t be in Glasgow? Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss out! You can tune into the following live streams tomorrow from 9am. Tenor Final 09:00:https://youtube.com/live/1iTrp26exDk?feature=share Snare… Live Streaming Of Snare & Tenor Drumming Finals

“prospectus reads: Our Pipes & Drums program has been in existence since 1915. With the help of world-renowned piping and drumming teachers, aspiring pipers and drummers can begin their journey at St Andrew’s and graduate with a lifelong hobby of… St Andrew’s College in Ontario, Canada, are looking for a new Director of Piping & Drumming

Every pipe band has a “Pipe Major” who leads the pipers, but the “Lead Drummer” (or Drum Sergeant) is just as important. They are responsible for writing the drum “scores” that accompany the bagpipe melodies. Because bagpipes only play nine… The Lead Tip: Meet the Drum Sergeant

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If you’ve lived in Port Dover for a while but have never been to a Highland Games, you’re missing out on a spectacular experience. These festivals are like a “Scottish Olympics,” featuring everything from heavy lifting (caber tossing) to Highland… Highland Games 101: What to Expect

Living near the water in Port Dover is beautiful, but the humidity from Lake Erie can be a nightmare for bagpipes. Too much moisture makes the reeds heavy and “flat,” while too little can make the wood of the pipes… Maintenance Tips: Keeping the Pipes Dry

In the pipe band world, the “MSR” is the ultimate test of skill. It stands for March, Strathspey, and Reel. These are three distinct types of Scottish tunes played back-to-back without a break. The March is steady and powerful, the… The “MSR”: Decoding the Competition Format

There is something about a pipe band that turns a simple walk down the street into a “grand event.” For the North Shore Highlanders, marching is our way of connecting with the people of Port Dover. Whether it’s a parade… Why We March: The Community Impact

While the North Shore Highlanders are a local community band, we owe a lot to the great military bands of Ontario, like the 48th Highlanders of Canada. These regiments set the standard for piping and drumming in North America, and… The 48th Highlanders Connection: Ontario’s Piping Roots

To the uninitiated, the bagpipes might look like a confusing jumble of sticks and bags. But the Great Highland Bagpipe is actually a very logical instrument. It consists of the “chanter” (where the piper plays the melody), the “bag” (the… Bagpipes 101: It’s Not Just One Pipe!