Recommended Links
Steve Roy Drumming Steve is the lead drum corps instructor for Northwest Junior Pipe Band and the Lead Tip for the 2007 Keith Highlanders Grade 3 band.
Kevin Auld Kevin Auld and I have known each other since childhood, watching the bands at the Highland Games, then performing in them. Kevin is a full time Bagpipe Instructor and performer.
Northwest Junior Pipe Band Marcie is the Tenor and Bass Instructor with Northwest Junior Pipe Band, Grades 4 and 5.
Tacoma Scots One of Marcie’s students is a tenor drummer in this band.
Washington Scottish A Grade 3 competition band, and one of the oldest Pipe Bands in the Northwest, they trace their roots back to the 19th century. Marcie’s family has a deep history with Washington Scottish, and Marcie has worked with them for years. One of Marcie’s students is currently their Tenor Drummer, as well as a volunteer instructor with Northwest Junior Pipe Band.
Olympia Highlanders Marcie is currently providing instruction to the Bass and Tenors in this band from our State Capitol.
The Bob Dunsire website. Bob Dunsire was an incredible supporter and inspiration to the Scottish Community, all over the world. His web site is one of the best resources for anyone interested in Scottish arts information. Bob passed away after a long battle with cancer last year, but he will never be forgotten by members of our community.
The Forums at BobDunsire.com are a constant source of valuable information, and are contributed to regularly by some of the top instructors, performers, competitors and artists in the world. This link is a recent thread about the critical roles the Bass Drummer, Lead Stroke (snare) and Pipe Major play in leading the pipe band to successful performances.