Bill has been drumming since the age of 12, becoming leading drummer with 1st West Kilbride Boys Brigade Pipe Band before moving to the Stevenson Pipe Band under the tuition of James Brown. At this time, Bill successfully competed in solo events winning at both juvenile and senior levels. Bill thereafter competed with the Grade 1 Johnny Walker Pipe Band for several years, before emigrating to South Africa where he joined the Richmond Avenue Pipe Band, also in Grade 1.
While in South Africa, Bill helped establish the South African Military Health Service Pipe Band where he was leading drummer. His own drumming and teaching skills expanded throughout this time, touring extensively with the military, and in his leading role teaching drumming and percussion. Bill was author of the military drumming curriculum and responsible for all of the drum scores for both the pipe and military bands.
From a tuition perspective, Bill has a proven track record, holds the RSPBA drumming qualifications and is a member of the RSPBA Instructors Team. He is also an accomplished musician across a range of musical genres.
Bill’s experience in Grade 1, his experience as a leading drummer, his background in tuition, and his accomplishments across a range of musical genres is a huge asset to the band. Bill is excited about the opportunity to develop the drums corps and is looking forward to contributing to the progression of the band.
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