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Junior and Senior pipers had a fantastic time showcasing their musical talent at the Robert Burns Federation North of Scotland Festival on Saturday 7th March at Portlethen Academy.
Congratulations to all of our participating pupils. The results are as follows:
Junior Solo Piping:
Gold Medal: Robbie B
Primary Solo Piping:
Gold Medal: Aanya O'G
Silver Medal: Abi C
Secondary Solo Piping:
Gold Medal: Larry P
Silver Medal: Aled L
Champion Piper:
Larry P
Overall Burnsian Award:
Larry P
Due to his success in the competition, Larry has been invited to represent the North of Scotland at the Robert Burns World Federation National Festival later this spring.
Mr Sumner, Head of RGC Pipe Band, shared: “Congratulations to everyone who took part and those who placed in the prize list. You are all great ambassadors for our school, and we're proud of you all.”
The competition, organised by the Robert Burns World Federation, celebrates Scotland’s rich musical heritage and encourages young pipers to develop their skills while performing in a competitive environment.