Harry Moore Memorial Piping and Drumming Competition Set for March 24, 2012
The sounds of the Scottish Highlands will fill the air as the University of California, Riverside Pipe Band hosts the third annual Harry Moore Memorial Solo Piping & Drumming Competition on...
View ArticleUCR Pipe Band to Offer Bagpipe and Drumming Classes
The UC Riverside Pipe Band will once again be offering classes for beginners interested in learning to play the Great Highland Bagpipe, as well as a new series of classes in Scottish-style drumming.
View ArticleUCR Bagpipers Win Top Honors
Ian Whitelaw, music director of the University of California, Riverside pipe bands and a lecturer in bagpipe and Scottish music, has won the professional solo piping competition of the Western United...
View ArticleBagpiper, Bluegrass Ensemble Perform May 8
The “Music as Medicine” noon concert series concludes this month with bagpipes and bluegrass on Wednesday, May 8, and mariachi music on May 15.
View ArticleIn Year of Transition, UCR Pipe Band Continues to Make a Name for Itself
It's been a year of transition for the UC Riverside Bagpipe Band. Despite having to rebuild the core of their top-tier band due to a large number of younger members moving on to pursue careers or...
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