Pipes and Drums Ref : LL3
Considered by many to represent the ‘ soul ’ of the School , the Scotch College Pipes and Drums is beloved by the whole Scotch Family . Joining the Pipes and Drums is an exciting way to experience a competitive musical activity that is uniquely ‘ Scotch ’.
Competition plays a large part in the focus of the Pipes and Drums with the band having achieved Victorian , Australian and World Champion titles in recent years .
The band competes locally , interstate and internationally making several successful trips over recent years to Scotland to compete on the world stage , achieving the highest placings by an Australian school .
Joining Pipes and Drums as a service is by invitation , with boys needing to already be in the learning program and proficient at either pipes or drums . Boys who begin learning pipes or drums in Year 7 usually achieve a high enough standard to join the band and select Pipes and Drums as their service in Year 9 .
The band performs at many events within the school such as the Scotch College Tattoo , Family Day , Foundation Day and many more events within the local and wider community .
Camp Levy : $ 500
Instrumental lesson costs : $ 1200 per annum
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