The Piping Season

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Gary West follows the fortunes of players at some of Scotland's top piping competitions.

Gary West follows the fortunes of Scotland's pipers from this year's World Championships to the top solo competitions in Scotland.

Gary West follows the fortunes of Scotland's pipers from this year's World Championships to the top solo competitions in Scotland. With a special guest each week, Gary explores eight fundamental ingredients that make the piping world unique.

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The Piping Season: Drumming

Drumming

BBC Radio Scotland - The Piping Season, Drumming

Music from the World Pipe Band Championships plus Gary explores drumming with Joe Noble.

Gary West follows the fortunes of players at the World Pipe Band Championships & explores the art of drumming with award winning drummer Joe Noble.

In this second edition of The Piping Season, Gary West continues following the fortunes of players at the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships held on Glasgow Green. Bringing you close-up to the music & giving up you backstage access with interviews from some of this year's winners. This week's special theme is 'drumming', and Gary is joined by Joe Noble,  former winner of the World Solo Drumming Championships. Plus Gary selects music from his personal  collection for his regular features 'Tune Of The Day' and 'Pipes Of The World'.

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