We had a good day at the George Watson’s Invitational solo and band competition on the 1st of March. 13 and Under Piping 6th place – Elliot. W 15 and … Continue reading Geroge Watson’s Competition Success
2025 – A year recap
As we say goodbye to 2025 we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year. It’s been a good year for … Continue reading 2025 – A year recap
Preston Lodge Christmas Concert
Hopefully you are getting set for Christmas. All three of our bands will be performing at our school Christmas concert on Monday and Tuesday night next week, starting at 7pm. … Continue reading Preston Lodge Christmas Concert
Why Practising Matters
Below is a video made by our snare drumming tutor Simon Grant where he talks about the benefits to practising, covers the obvious and not so obvious benefits. It is … Continue reading Why Practising Matters
More Evidence that Piping and Drumming Leads to Success Outwith the Band
Yet another example of how learning a musical instrument can help in so many different ways. We see the evidence of this at Preston Lodge and I am sure it … Continue reading More Evidence that Piping and Drumming Leads to Success Outwith the Band
WHERE HILLS MEET HIGHLANDS
Pipe Major Lee Moore of the Scottish Schools Pipes & Drums Trust is exploring a Highland–Himalayan school twinning, his Kalimpong visit forging a cultural bridge through the bagpipe Long before … Continue reading WHERE HILLS MEET HIGHLANDS