Author Archives: Webmaster

About Webmaster

Marcie has been playing the tenor drum since she was 7, having been raised in one of the most active and influential piping families in the Northwest. She has played both tenor and bass drum with the Washington Scottish Pipe Band as well as teaching private lessons and instructing local pipe bands.

The Lightbulb

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Webmaster

There are times when I start feeling as though I’m not getting through. But then this amazing thing happens, I call it the lightbulb. I can see it in a student’s eyes, and smile, when they finally get it. A … Continue reading →

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Two left feet and no beat

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Webmaster

Check out this interesting new study on having rhythm.

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Sad news

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Webmaster

Heather (Ramina) Legener, tenor drummer for the Washington Scottish Pipe Band passed away last week. May she rest in peace and continue flourishing always.

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Congrats to BC Indoor winners

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Webmaster

Alexis tied for aggregate in grade 2 tenor. Marissa came in a close second with 2 1sts and 2 3rds. Good job to all who competed.? On to WPA and summer games!

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In the box

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Webmaster

In teaching tenor drummers I have always taught an in-the-box style to beginners. In the box means, draw a box at chest level, or where an under swing of the basic flourishes would be, to the outside of the head, … Continue reading →

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Congats to Morgan

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Webmaster

Morgan received a 2nd in intermediate bass at Winter Storm this year in Kansas City. Congrats to him and his very supportive family, thank you for the years I have had the pleasure of teaching such an amazing drummer and … Continue reading →

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Non-flourishing tenors

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Webmaster

What’s the thought on non-flourishing tenor drummers? I’ve been putting tenors who don’t flourish out since I started teaching. I believe they should be drummers first, it matters what they sound like, and then what they look like. So what … Continue reading →

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Flourishing Challenge

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Webmaster

Building strength in tenors. Not my idea, but my tenors have been challenged to do one flourish above their head for more than 5 minutes. The tenor to go the longest gets a prize!

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New classes start this Thursday

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Webmaster

Interested in piping or drumming? The NWJPB ‘Pipe Band Kids’ lesson program starts a new beginner session on Thursday October 7th at Shorecrest High School. For more info contact Invite your friends, repost!

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Flourish or Perish Merchandise now for SALE!!

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Webmaster

The first round of “Flourish or Perish” merchandise is now for sale.  Get yours!! We are working on new artwork so subscribe so you will know when we have new items for sale.

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