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Home of pipe band drumming supplies and tuition by SB Percussion

The home of your pipe band drumming needs

 

Welcome to SB Percussion! We offer a range of drumming services and supplies for drum corps and pipe band drummers, in Australasia and beyond.

Do you want your drum corps to be more successful? Do you need signature supplies from the best brands on the market? Then you have come to the right place.

SB Percussion’s aim is to provide world class tuition and products, locally or online, to anyone interested in developing their drumming.

Originally from Scotland and currently based in New Zealand — Scott is the Head of Drumming at St Andrews College in Christchurch. His knowledge is widely sought after, particularly in New Zealand, Australia, and Scotland. As a life-long snare drummer, Scott Birrell has won numerous RSPBA major championship titles in Grade 1.

Available to travel to other overseas ports where he can guide you or your corps to perform at the highest level possible, focussing on key area’s such as: musical appreciation, rhythmical enhancement, technique & execution, and competitive presentation. Reach out for more information.
 

 

Contact

LOCATION

Christchurch, New Zealand

CONTACT

sb@scottbirrellpercussion.com

+64 21 041 4138

What we offer


Online shop

We offer a wide range of pipe band drumming product stocking the biggest brands. Andante, Premier, Remo, Jim Kilpatrick, Proline & Tyfry products available as well as many more! You’re just a click away!


adjudicating

Scott has experience in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand judging pipe band and solo drumming competitions. He is available to judge your contest.


1:1 lessons

With Scott’s global drumming experience you are sure to be in good hands preparing yourself for high performance. Get in touch to better your solo preparation, technique and playing proficiency.
 


Scores writing

Scott offers a great musical composition service. Scores can be written for all levels — from solo to drum corps material. To boost your drumming and ensemble results, Scott can help with his world playing and teaching experience.


skype lesson

Simply login and you’re set! Modern technology allows us to teach you from wherever you are situated. We will teach you the essentials to pipe band drumming in a manner suited to you. Get live video lessons with a World Champion snare drummer and strive to reach your goals!


workshops

Workshops are often ran over a weekend. Scott’s services range from band or drum corps, as well as working on techniques, competition sets, how to prepare for the big stage, and drum tuning.

 
 

 
Great tuition and a fantastic supplier of all your drumming needs!
— Davy Clark, LD City of Invercargill Highland Pipe Band, NZ
A first rate player and instructor. You can’t go wrong with Scott!
— Jake Jorgensen, LD Scottish Power Pipe Band, Scotland
Scott’s success speaks for itself. Top Grade 1 player, learned from the best - who wouldn’t want his services.
— Gleren Meneghin, LD New York Metro, USA
 

 
 
 

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