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Campus Chatter : Wanted: Bagpipers, Klingon Speakers and Nudists

If you play the bagpipes, then Carnegie Mellon University might be the place for you. It has the only bagpipe major in the United States, as well as the only full scholarship for a bagpipe major. Competition can’t be too … Continue reading

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UCR’s unique bagpipes and drum degree program beckons with top-notch directors

The bagpipe, that Rodney Dangerfield of the woodwinds, is finally getting some respect. Since UC Riverside inaugurated its degree programs in bagpipes and Scottish drums last fall, the spindly, awkward, noisy instrument and its Highland cousin have been elevated to … Continue reading

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