NW England Branch RSPBA

Committee
Paul Brown Tel: 01484 863057 Section Secretary Minutes Secretary	Chris Eyre Tel: 0151 608 4398 Mob: 07547 362985 President, Treasurer Trophy Secretary Contest Secretary Webmaster	Theresa Brown Tel: 01484 863057 Music Board Piping Representative	Ken Thacker Tel: 01925 813679 Mob: 07791 169924 Chair

NEWS
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During the last year Ian Kirkland has been developing a very valuable resource for all pipe band snare drummers - a complete breakdown of every tune in the famous Alex Duthart tutor books. They are available on YouTube at this address:
The 'Compact' Super XTS pipe band snare drum

Having developed the Super XTS pipe band snare drum,
our designers at Flint Percussion decided to produce a 7" deep version.
We were a little surprised at just how bright this drum was and decided to give it a road test.
In this short video, John Beverland demonstrates how this drum can sound.
Even though this is the shorter version, John has expressed his wish to play this drum in solo competition.
This drum is also incredibly lightweight at just 3.5kg.

Online Juvenile Solo Piping competition

The London & SE England Branch is holding an online Juvenile Solo Piping competition.
Here is a link to the entry form and guidance for those might be interested in entering.

Description of Events
Entry Form

Rose Fletcher Memorial Solo Piping competition

The North West England Online Piping Society is currently holding its first online Solo Piping competition. It is open to all and has been sponsored by McCallum Bagpipes. The closing date for entries is Saturday 17th April. On 25th April the results will be announced and the entire competition will then be available to view online.
Follow the link below for details of how to enter.

Rose Fletcher Memorial Solo Piping competition