On Tuesday the 14th of June, 25 boys and 5 tutors from Brisbane Boys’ College, Queensland, Australia, travelled to Scotland. This was the start of a two-week tour leading up to the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres. During the Scotland tour During the Scotland tour, we had lots of fun activities all around Scotland. This included […]
Read more →Choosing my 3 favourite drum scores was a hard choice to make. In the end, it really came down to which drum scores are the most enjoyable for me to play. I decided on the scores that make up my current solo competition March, Strathspey and Reel element, which adds a nice touch in that it means I’m playing […]
Read more →If you’re wondering how to gain more confidence in yourself while playing in a band, solo competitions are the best thing for it. People have asked me how competing in solo competitions can improve your playing in a band. Well here’s the thing, you have to take the time to sit down and look at […]
Read more →When learning a new drum score, there are a series of common practice hurdles that you may have to overcome. Perhaps there’s a new rudiment or phrase that you’ve never played before, or maybe you keep getting distracted by the things around you. Whatever the case, here are some of my tips to help you around […]
Read more →The DrummingMad workshops that have been held at Brisbane Boys’ College recently leave a lasting impact on those who attend. Not only do they provide a whole day of learning and fun, they also provide excellent tutors to help all students. No DM workshop is the same, each focuses on a specific element of playing […]
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