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Strathallan Pipes & Drums Camp 2018
Pipes & Drums 11th - 13th July
An Exciting New Camp
for 2018
With excellent tutors and an exciting programme,
this promises to be a fantastic camp for pipers and
drummers aged 10-16.
There will be a variety of individual and group
sessions looking at improving technique, learning
tunes and scores, playing with other instruments,
writing tunes harmonies and even bagpipe and
drum maintenance! There will also be tutor
recitals and Q&A sessions.
Throughout the course, group rehearsals lead up to
an informal concert on the final afternoon to which
families and friends are cordially invited.
A programme of evening activities and further
practice time is available for residential participants.
This camp is open to all pipers and drummers aged
10-16 and we look forward to welcoming you to
Strathallan.
Tutors for the camp include:
Craig Muirhead
Head of Piping & Assistant Housemaster at Strathallan
Member of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Former instructor at Universities of St Andrews & Edinburgh
1st Class Honours Graduate of Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Former Pipe Major of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
Senior Member of Grade 1 ScottishPower Pipe Band
Piper and leading role in the 2010 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
in Delhi and opening ceremony for CG2014 in Glasgow
Harry Richards
Member of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Member of the Grade 1 Band, St Laurence O'Toole
Former Member of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
Former Pipe Major of Strathallan School Pipe Band
Closed Main Stage at T in the Park
Joe Fleming
Pipe Band Drumming Instructor at Strathallan & House Tutor
Percussionist with folk band 'The Hur'
Former Leading Drummer of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
Played in the famous Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band under Leading Drummer Jim Kilpatrick
Graduate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Residential £270
Drop off 4-5pm, Tuesday 10th. Pick up 4.30pm, Friday 13th.
All accommodation, meals, tuition and activities included.
Non-Residential £165
Drop off 9.15am, pick up 4.30pm. Wednesday to Friday.
Lunch, all tuition and day-time activities included.
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Additional Terms &
Information Conditions
Age Range Parental Authority
Strathallan Pipes & Drums Camp is open to boys and The parent/s authorise/s the coaches while in loco
girls aged 10 to 16, from any school. parentis to take an/or to to authorise, in good faith,
all decisions that safeguard and promote the welfare
Level of Experience Required
of the participant. The Parent/s consent/s to such
Instruction will be geared to the participant’s age
physical contact with the participant as may be lawful,
and abilities. Pipers must have progressed from chanter
appropriate and proper for teaching and coaching and
to bagpipes. This camp is not suitable for absolute
to provide comfort if the participant is in distress; or
beginners.
to maintain safety and good order. The parent/s also
Coaching/Pastoral Team consents to medical treatment, including general
All instructors and members of the residential pastoral anaesthetic and operation, under NHS or at a private
team are members of the PVG scheme. hospital, when a doctor certifies that this is necessary
Medical/Dietary Information for the welfare of the the participant and when the
All medical and dietary information must be supplied parent/s or guardian/s cannot be contacted in time.
in advance and any prescribed medications should Conduct
be brought to camp. Should there be any changes to Strathallan School attaches great importance to
medical conditions or dietary requirements between the courtesy, manners and good discipline. The tutors are
time of booking and the commencement of camp, this responsible for the care and good discipline of
information must be supplied in writing. The Information participants while they are on the Strathallan Campus
will be passed on to staff in charge. (and not under the control of a Parent or
Getting to Strathallan Guardian). The Parent/s however, authorise/s the use of
The School is situated 10 minutes from the Edinburgh/ such physical restraint and encouragement of the
Perth motorway (M90) to the east and the dual participant as may be legal, appropriate and proper in
carriageway to Stirling and the west (A80). any particular circumstance, to maintain good discipline
and good order.
Registration/Drop Off/Pick Up
Please refer to individual camp details. Residential It is a condition of remaining on the Camp that the
campers should arrive on Tuesday 10th between 1600 and Parent/s and the participant accept the Camp regime,
1700, with non-residents arriving each day no the maintenance of good order, discipline and courtesy
earlier that 0900 and no later than 0915. Pick up for towards the coaches and fellow attendees. Should a
non-residents will be at 1630, unless otherwise stated participant be removed from the Camp because of
in camp-specific information. unacceptable behaviour or significant breach of good
conduct, the parent/s accept/s that no refund will be
Accommodation & Meals made.
Those booked on the residential camp will be allocated a
single study bedroom with sink. Bed linen is Injury & Insurance
provided. All meals will be taken in the dining hall. The Parent/s accept/s that no claim may be made
Lunch will be served in the dining hall each day for against Strathallan School, or any tutor or coach, for
daily participants. injury or loss, unless this specifically results from an
act of omission or negligence on the part of the School
Booking or Coach. It is recommended by the School that Parent/
A booking form must be completed and signed for each s ensure that they take out personal injury and third
participant. Signing this form denotes your acceptance of party liability insurance on behalf of the participant.
the terms & conditions for participation (see over).
Photographs & Imagery
Payment The Parent/s authorise/s Strathallan School to use
Cheques should be made out to Strathallan School and any photography or imagery of participants in any
should accompany the completed booking form . For publication, website, advertisement or promotional
BACS payments, please see booking form for bank details. article in the news media.
Please ensure that all payments contain the appropriate
camp reference.
Confirmation
Confirmation of a place on the course will be sent on
receipt of completed booking form and cleared payment.
Cancellations & Refunds
Once confirmation of a place has been issued, no refunds
will be given in the event of a cancellation by attendee.
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What to Bring
What to Bring - Residential What to Bring - Non Residential
Suggested Kit List Suggested Daily Kit List
Chanter/Bagpipes or Drum Sticks/Drum Pads Chanter/Bagpipes or Drum Sticks/Drum Pads
Any other instrument played by the participant Any other instrument played by the participant
Sheet Music Sheet Music
2 Pairs of Trainers (one with clean non-marking soles) Warm Sweatshirt or Hoody
2 Large Towels Rain Jacket
Toiletries (Our fire alarms are very sensitive and the use of sprays is Water bottle
not permitted in the boarding houses.) Sun Protection Lotion/Cream
Pyjamas & Slippers Cap
Casual wear (including a warm sweatshirt or hoody)
Rain Jacket
Water bottle
Sun Protection Lotion/Cream
Cap
All participants will receive a commemorative photograph
and T-shirt.
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STRATHALLAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Recognising and Rewarding Talent
Every year Strathallan offers a limited number of prestigious scholarships to exceptionally able
candidates through a comprehensive selection process. Strathallan Scholars play an important part in
school life and many have gone on to exceptional careers in their chosen fields.
Awards are made on the basis of outstanding ability and generic tests to gauge skills and potential.
Successful candidates will be awarded a remission on fees and Scholarship pupils are given priority in
the fee assistance programme to supplement awards for outstanding candidates on a financial need
basis.
If you would like to find out more, please visit our website www.strathallan.co.uk/admissions/
scholarships/ or contact Mr David Giles T: 01738 815000 E: registrar@strathallan.co.uk.
Strathallan School
Forgandenny
Perth PH2 9EG
Scotland UK
+44 (0)1738 812546
secretary@strathallan.co.uk
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