A Cultural Revival: The regeneration of Scotland's national instrument in East Ayrshire
EPIC is a community based music education and performance programme, designed to inspire and create champions in performance and life.

Key areas:
  • Group tuition and rehearsal workshops
  • SCQF accredited exams in music theory and performance
  • Performance and development opportunities 
Every journey begins with a single step.

Here are the steps of our journey...



Advocacy Programme
  • Interactive workshops in each of the local schools to introduce our young people to Scotland's National Instrument and sign up to join chanter and drum clubs


Access Programme
  • Community clubs in school, after school, or out of school for fun group learning.
  • Sessions are 1 per week for 10 weeks (3 terms per year)
  • Books covered: Chanters for Children, The Drummer's Launch Pad, The First Flourish


Transition Team
  • Book: Bagpipes for Beginners, The Drummer's Launch Pad, The First Flourish
  • Transition to Bagpipes Intensive Course
  • Weekly Beginner Band Skills, Technique and Repertoire Development in a fun group setting


Training Team
  • Weekly Intermediate Band Skills, Technique and Repertoire Development in a fun group setting
  • Support with SQA Performance Exams


Competition Pipe Band
(entry by teacher recommendation)
  • RSPBA Registered Competing Pipe Band (Grade 3B)
  • Weekly Advanced Band Skills, Technique and Repertoire Development in a serious group setting
  • Competition Development and Rehearsal
  • May - August: Competitions including the Scottish, UK, British, European and World Championships


Further Opportunities
  • SCQF Training and Certification (including intensive weekend courses)
  • Solo Competition Support
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Teacher Training and Qualifications
  • Support to Set Up Your Own Business
  • Help with University Application and Audition







Conflict of Interest Policy - Dual Registration
It is unfair on students, teachers and bands for a student to participate in more than one programme and thus it is considered a conflict of interest  for a student to do so.  
We try to fund as much of our programme as possible through grant funding and fundraising, however it is necessary for us to charge a very small fee for participation in our programme.  For students who cannot afford this minimal fee we offer scholarships at the discretion of the trust - these are kept strictly confidential and you can re-apply each term if necessary.  
To apply simply download this form.