Archive for January, 2007

John Scullion to provide workshop to NWJPB and other drummers February 8th!

John Scullion to provide workshop to NWJPB and other drummers February 8th!

John Scullion is one of the premier Scottish Drumming instructors, performers and leaders anywhere in the world. He’s coming to town in February for Masters of Scottish Arts Concert and Winter School (a highly recommended event), and we’ve managed to snag him for some of his time in the area. NWJPB is funding a...

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NWJPB Merchandise available online

NWJPB Merchandise available online

Get your NWJPB T-shirts and hats now!!   100% heavyweight cotton Child/S/M/L/XL/XXL Heat-pressed NWJPB logo www.nwjpb.org on the back This is a sharp-looking, durable t-shirt that has been very popular at the highland games. Adult size S through XL – 15.00  Size Small Medium Large X-Large Adult XXL NWJPB Shirt- 18.00 Child T-Shirt –...

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April 14th Concert Ticket Sales Live!

April 14th Concert Ticket Sales Live!

Northwest Junior Pipe Band’s second annual concert tickets on sale now!!  Credit Cards and Paypal accepted online. Saturday, April 14th 3:00 and 6/7:00 PM.  3:00 PM Matinee will feature a reduced version of the 7:00 PM show at a reduced rate.  Children under 8 are free with Paid Adult admission.*  Silent Auction items will...

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Tenor drummer resources

http://www.flourishingtenor.com./ This is a site maintained by Kenneth Hiner, of the Wolf River Pipes and Drums from the “Mid-South” area, Tennessee. This site has several current / recent video links of Winter Storm solo tenor drumming competitions, The Pacific Northwest Highland Games, and various other competitions. Also, “How to tie tenor strings” Finally, he’s...

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Winter Storm Drumming videos on YouTube

Winter Storm in Kansas City Missouri finished up last weekend, and people on the Dunsire forums are raving about what an incredible event it was, from the organization to the performers. SFU and Schotts on the stage together, in Missouri of all places. Some drumming videos from YouTube from this year’s event: Eric Ward’s...

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Donations accepted via paypal!

Donations accepted via paypal!

We’ll be selling concert tickets via paypal soon, but in the interim, we’re also accepting donations using the same service.  I’m testing the service below, but you can start using it now if you like!  Note that paypal transactions cost a minimum of .30 per transaction plus 1% or so.   Share on Facebook

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NWJPB Members Place in Every Event Entered at WPA Mini #1!!

Northwest Junior Pipe Band members and instructors entered nine events at the first WPA mini competition of the season, and placed in EVERY event! WPA set a record for the most competitors at an event in recent years with over 40 competitors. It turned the day into a little bit longer than we expect,...

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NWJPB on Flickriver!

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