MUSIC SERVICE FOR PIPES AND DRUMS MARCH/APRIL 2019 Tenor Drummer Leah Magee Leah Magee has been a regular in the Ulster-Scots Juvenile Pipe Band for many years. Through her connection to the teaching programme she has not only competed with Raphoe, she has also travelled to France and Russia to perform in tattoos. Age: 18 Education: I've just finished my first year of university at Ulster University Current band: Raphoe Pipe Band Hobbies outside of Tenor Drumming: I love sport! Badminton and Rugby in particular How long have you been Tenor Drumming? I've been tenor drumming for around 8 years now. How/Where did you learn to Tenor Drum? I was first taught to tenor drum by Ian McClintock in Raphoe, but I've also learned a lot from Kerry through the Ulster Scots Agency over the past number of years. I attended the Ulster Scots Classes every Thursday in Raphoe, along with my two brothers Aaron and Luke. What have you enjoyed most about Tenor Drumming and performing with the Ulster Scots Juvenile Pipe Band? I really enjoy the craic that we have at band practice with other people. I really enjoy going out and performing at all the different venues, including the Waterfront and the SSE Arena. I was also lucky enough to travel to the Interceltique Festival de Lorient with the Juvenile Pipe Band alongside my two brothers. How often do you practice? It's terrible to admit but recently I haven't had time to play as much as I'd like due to studying. Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of things and practice a bit more again over the summer! Is there anything you aspire to achieve in Tenor Drumming? I hope to be able master a few difficult moves, and with more practice I'm sure I can. I would also love to be able to travel some more with the band as each trip is a class experience, meeting new people and playing in great places. Are there any Tenor Drummers that you enjoy listening to/aspire to play like? I would say I enjoy watching all the different tenor drummers, sometimes each player has there own way of doing a movement and its really good to see different versions of a movement. I also really enjoy watching the Grade One tenor sections to see their routines. What advice would you give to someone who would like to start Tenor Drumming? Definitely give it a go! Sometimes you might get frustrated by not being able to perfect a move but stick with it - it will come with practice: just keep swinging! I've had some really fantastic experiences playing along with the band - the Red Hot Chili Pipers gig in the SSE arena is definitely one I'll always remember! I've also played in Lorient and Moscow with the band which were other highlights of mine. I also look forward to going back to Moscow this August for another fantastic trip! Some of the people we meet from all over the world are great craic and definitely have made some great friends along the way. Music Service for Pipes & Drums c.i.c www.mspd.co.uk 2 Unit 34 Crescent Business Park, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn, BT28 2GN www.facebook.com/musicserviceforpipesanddrums
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