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Wick To Host Scotland’s National Youth Pipe Band
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is bringing its exciting sell out performance of The Dragon’s Lair to the Wick Assembly Rooms on Friday 23rd July at 1900 hours. The Dragon’s Lair showcases the band’s exciting and edgy blend of traditional and contemporary new material. The show’s fusion of pipes and drums with electric guitar, keyboard synthesizer, stand p bass, fiddle and drum kit pushes the boundaries of the stereotypical pipe band concert making it a must see show for all fans of Celtic music. During the day workshops will be held at the Wick Pipe Band Hall and at the Royal British Legion, Thurso from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs for local pipers and drummers up to the age of 25. A taster session will also take place for aspiring pipers/drummers from 12:30 to 13:30 hours. The workshops are free and offer an opportunity for young players to come and learn from the experienced musicians. People interested in attending should phone 0141 353 0220 to register their attendance. Carol-Anne Mackay, Event Support Officer to the Local Organising Committee of Mòd Ghallaibh 2010 said “This is a wonderful opportunity for those who are learning to play the pipes or drums or even those who are thinking about it but haven’t quite made up their minds yet. “The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland was launched in 2002 and s the first and only organisation of this kind to bring together Scotland’s most talented young musicians at a national level. Their experience is second to none and this presents a wonderful opportunity for those in Caithness to go along and learn from them. “Hopefully some of our young people who will be competing in the piping competitions at the National Mòd on the 9th October will make good use of this unique offer of a workshop.” Tickets will be available on the door for this fantastic show and are £8 adults /£6 concessions. Doors will open at 1830 hrs.
Published: 20 Jul 2010
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