CLASP, Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers will run the annual ‘World Solo Amateur Piping Championships’ on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th of August in the RSAMD (5min walk from National Piping Centre).
Thursday will have light Music and Piobaireachd events for Grade 3 and Grade 2.
Grade 1 will be held on Friday.
The overall winner of the Grade 1 competition on the 15th August will win an all expenses paid trip to New York to compete at the Metro Cup. This trip is kindly sponsored by Eric and Maureen Stein. This competition is for over 18’s only.
For overseas players there is an option of a one day membership for £20. This covers all entry fees. To sign up for this option please email mhoulihan@thepipingcentre.co.uk
One of the biggest obstacles for many learner pipers is making the transition from practice chanter to pipes. This is because of the many new techniques that need to mastered, such as blowing technique, getting used to the bag and drones, building stamina, tuning, learning how to maintain and care for the instrument, and reed manipulation.
07/18/08 - “The Daily Item” - 
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