define('DISALLOW_FILE_MODS', true); The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust - SSPDT

Learning in Schools

Learning in Schools The Trust helps to extend and sustain piping and drumming in Scotland's state schools, with a focus on remote and disadvantaged areas. We supported 3,750 pupils in over 270 schools last year. More partnerships are pending, and new enquiries are welcome.
Schools programmes

About

About
Resilience and teamwork, perseverance and confidence - these are just some of the transferable life skills that pupils develop when they play in a pipe band, along with a sense of pride and belonging within the school and community. Widening opportunities to learn the pipes and drums in schools also helps, on a national scale, to safeguard Scotland’s unique cultural heritage.
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Annual Report and Accounts

Grants

Grants
Apply for single and multi-year cash grants towards piping and drumming tuition, as well as other costs such as drums or travel.
Apply now

Free Instrument Loans

Free Instrument Loans
SSPDT lends bagpipes, b-flat concert chanters, and electronic chanters to schools and other organisations, free of charge.
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Moray Schools Tuition Scheme

Moray Schools Tuition Scheme
NEW Moray schools piping and drumming tuition programme offers pupils in primary and secondary schools the chance to learn the pipes and drums during the school day.
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The Championships

The Championships 65 bands, quartets for beginners, and freestyle for a fusion of instruments and music... it's the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships! Join us on Sunday 10 March 2024 in Kilmarnock.
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Music Enterprise Award

Music Enterprise Award
Helping young pipers to earn their first set of pipes, and build skills for work and life.
Music Enterprise Award

Paid Internships

Paid Internships
SSPDT’s paid year-long internships offer training to pipers and snare drummers, and are a proven gateway to teaching careers in schools.
More about Paid Internships

Learning Hub

Learning Hub
SSPDT has co-created 55 new piping and drumming teaching roles in schools, so far. We provide networking, professional development events and resources for piping and drumming tutors working in schools.
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Donate

Donate
Donate or gift a set of bagpipes

Social Media

Social Media