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30 May 2023
EMERGING COMPOSERS - Applications close 2nd June! Apply now: nypbs.co.uk/emerging-compose… Each composer will receive a bursary of £1,600 and support from NYPBS staff and industry topping mentors.
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23 May 2023
NYPBS TRAINEE TUTORS - 1 week left to apply! We are seeking to appoint 7 trainees to support the delivery of both our outreach programme, as well as our three National Bands this year. Deadline is 12 noon 30th May 2023 GMT. For more info and to apply: nypbs.co.uk/opportunities
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16 May 2023
NYPBS TRAINEE TUTORS - Apply Now! We are seeking to appoint 7 trainees to support the delivery of both our outreach programme,as well as our three National Bands this year. The deadline to apply is 12 noon 30th May 2023 GMT. For more info and to apply: nypbs.co.uk/opportunities
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16 May 2023
Emerging Composers 2023 - APPLY NOW! For more info and to apply: nypbs.co.uk/emerging-compose… Emerging Composers is a fantastic professional development opportunity offering paid commissions for emerging composers creating exciting repertoire from new perspectives for Pipe Band.
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9 May 2023
Pipe Idol is back for 2023. Applications are now open, with 4 heats during @GlasgowPiping! festival, from Mon 14th – Thur 17th August, and a final. It's a great opportunity for young solo players. Go to Bagpipe.News for details! bagpipe.news/2023/05/04/pipe…
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28 Apr 2023
Mackay’s Memoirs Workshop - 18th June We are welcoming all abilities to a free a workshop, open to all instruments and vocalists! Sign up here: nypbs.co.uk/mackays
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28 Apr 2023
For young people aged 12-18, or up to 25 if you identify as having a disability. This free music workshop brings together young music-makers in Glasgow to look at Mackay’s Memoirs by Martyn Bennett.
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4 Apr 2023
We can't wait to see everyone online tomorrow as we start our Hebridean Piping Week from 5-7 April! There is still time to sign up though, and if you are a beginner chanter player (can play the scale onwards) we would love you to join us! Register now: nypbs.co.uk/hebridean-piping…
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31 Mar 2023
There are just 2 days to go until our concert in Edinburgh! Today we are looking back to 2021 & the opening concert of Celtic Connections that was filmed during the height of lockdown. It was amazing to be part of something so special! Tix for Usher Hall usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat…
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30 Mar 2023
There are just 3 days to go now until our 20 Years young concert! Today we are throwing back to 2012 and our Legacy Concert that year. Want to see this year's three national ensembles perform live? Get tickets here: usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat… @CreativeScots
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30 Mar 2023
Join the Hebridean Piping Week from 5th-7th April! Open to young pipers everywhere, join us for an online programme of workshops celebrates the Hebrides’ unique contribution to Pipe Music! Register today. nypbs.co.uk/hebridean-piping… @CreativeScots
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29 Mar 2023
There are just 4 DAYS TO GO until our concert in Edinburgh, this Sunday 2nd April! Today we are throwing it back to 2008 when we welcomed the then HRH Prince of Wales to The National Piping Centre. Get tickets here👉 - usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat…
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28 Mar 2023
There are now just 5 days to go to our concert "20 Years Young" at Usher Hall in Edinburgh! All this week we will be sharing some memorable moments from our 20 year history as we count down to our concert. This moment was from 2006 at Piping Live! Tix- usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat…
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24 Mar 2023
There is just over 1 WEEK TO GO until our 20 Years Young concert on Sunday 2nd April. Tickets are available over at the Usher Hall website and we can't wait to see you all there. usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat… @CreativeScots
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20 Mar 2023
We thought we would let our young people give you all the info you need about our upcoming concert at the Usher Hall on Sunday 2nd April! Get your tickets for 20 Years Young now 👉usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat…
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17 Mar 2023
Have you got your tickets yet? We can't wait to see everyone on Sunday 2nd April at the Usher Hall. Tickets are £16.50 adults / £12.50 concession and £5.50 for U16s (stbf) so head over and grab your tickets for our amazing show now! 👉👉usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat… @CreativeScots
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14 Mar 2023
Our concert on 2 Apr is our 20th Anniversary show. We want to inspire the next generation of young players for another 20 years, so there is a special reduced rate for U25s of just £5.50 (stbf)). So get your tickets now for a great concert! usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat… @CreativeScots
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24 Feb 2023
☀️ NYPBS Summer Project 2023: Mackay's Memoirs ☀️ The NYPBS are excited to launch our inaugural Summer Project: MacKay’s Memoirs with performances in Glasgow and America this summer! For more information and to apply click here: nypbs.co.uk/summer-project

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24 Feb 2023
🎉 NYPBS End of Year Concert 🎉 We are delighted to announce that our end of year concert will be taking place on 2nd April at The Usher Hall. Tickets will be on sale from 1st March: usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/nat…

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