Friday 11th August – Sunday 13th August 2023, Schwalmtal, Germany.
The annual International Pipe Band Drumming Masterclass Workshop based in Germany, will take place in the Bethanian Kinderdorf, Ungerather Strasse 1-15, Schwalmtal, Nord Rhine Westfalen, from Friday 11th August 2023 at 9:00 hours, until Sunday 13th August 2023 at 16:00 hours.
The course is open to all Snare, Tenor and Bass drummers of all levels based across Europe, right from beginners to seasoned Pipe Band and solo professionals.
This year we are pleased to inform that the Masterclass is expanding with the introduction of a Drum Major workshop. As such we are excited to announce that this year’s Drum Major Masterclass workshop will be conducted by none other than The Force’s very own founder, Paula Braiden.
Paula is one of the World’s best and highest achieving Drum Majors in history. Paula will provide World Class tuition for aspiring, developing or seasoned Drum Majors across Europe. If you are a Drum Major, Senior, Juvenile or Junior this is an opportunity is not to be missed, learning from one of the World’s very best. Amongst many International Tattoo credits, here are just some of Paula’s past championship credentials:
- 6x World Championship titles.
- 5x World Championship runner-up placings (consecutively);
- 9x European Championship titles.
- 11x British Championship titles.
- 6x Scottish Championship titles.
- 7x Cowal Championship titles.
- 3x United Kingdom Championship titles.
- 11x Ulster Championship titles.
- 10x All Ireland Championship titles.
- 8x Northern Ireland Champion of Champions titles.
- 12x Scottish Champion of Champions titles.
Paula is also one of the World’s best tutors in the business, having taught multiple World Championship title winners, including the current 2022 Senior World Champion, Miss Kara Gilmore. Paula now uses her immense experience as a fully qualified RSPBA Drum Major Adjudicator.
To register just simply email the below address to confirm your attendance:
Alternatively, you can contact Mark Wilson on Facebook messenger at:
Cost for the 3-day Masterclass workshop is: €225
No deposit required and fees are collected on the day. This workshop is non-residential, however if you require accommodation, please contact Mark who will be more than happy to recommend local hotels.
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