The Drum Score

PXR The World's 2025

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:13:23 GMT

We set ourselves a challenge to cross the line at the world's and we did just that. Listen to hear about how it went.

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with Russell Esler

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Get to know the creator behind the most righteous and super quality drum pad - the Rogue Pad and drum educator, Mr. Russell Esler.

https://www.russellesler.com/

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Andy's Bam Holiday

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Can you out-bam a bam? Back after a couple weeks break. You'll notice we've become quite cultured here.

Check out what's been happening.

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The Unison Part

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:38:55 GMT

What's your approach to the unison part? A lead drummers dream

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with Alan White

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:21:45 GMT

The man behind score writing software "Drum Score Editor", great name mind you

Talkin about communicating our language, artificial intelligence in score writing and 'vibecoding'!

Check out his pages below for more;

https://www.facebook.com/DrumScoreEditor/

https://www.youtube.com/@DrumScoreEditor

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The Drill Major

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Jase gets his life back on track. A band update, an ikea rant... and what in the world is a Drill Major?!

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Writin' Scores

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:21:35 GMT

Wrapping our heads around in realm of score writing and lead drummer responsibilities.

Apologies for the scrappy audio from Australia, the perils of relocating all your worldly possessions

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Brigadoon tae Americae

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Kickin off season 4, living the pipe band life with all the mishaps you know too well already.

Subscribe, chuck on the show while you polish yer brogues!

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Sweet Struggle Street

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

We put some things to you, the Drumheads! Squeezing cricket balls to crushing paradiddles, car troubles and... how do you remember scores?

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with Simon Grant

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

We catch up with drum educator extraordinaire , Grade 2 Pipe Band lead tip (City of Edinburgh) and all round good guy.

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The Transfer Window

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

We're chatting about the lead tip change for Shotts, pipe band group chats and five majors a year.

also.... it's Don't Stop Believing by JOURNEY, Andrew!

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with Michael Eagle

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Get to know the man behind Rhythm Monster, a brilliant and key online educational resource for exploring the world of Pipe Band and worldwide rudimental drumming.

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To the World's 2025!

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

It's happening! We're getting the Drumscore Pipers and a Drumcorps together to be The Drums & Pipes of the Drumscore Veterans for The World's 2025

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with Craig Lawrie

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Happy Hogmanay! First footings through the door in 2025 as Andy and Jase welcome current lead tip of Uddingston Pipe Band , founding member of Drums n Roses , and also... a very good piper, Craig Lawrie!

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Christmas with Craig Baxter

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Craig Baxter, former Fife Police grade 1 snare drummer and current Bodrahn player for Gnoss and Trip joins us for a right old festive chinwag.

Happy Christmas to you all!

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Name the Van

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

We need your help, we put it to you, to name the van!

Also coupla people worth mentioning that've helped the show. Its a COMMUNITY!

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with Kerr McQuillan

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Lead snare of People's Ford Boghall & Bathgate, Kerr McQuillan joins us for a brilliant chat. Talking new, old and in general getting to know the the modern day drumming legend.

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A Spooky Solo Drumming Wrap-up

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Wrapping up and shouting out post The World's Solo Drumming Championships 2024.

Congrats to all who got involved!

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1 Year On

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Still goin, a year later! Still bangin' on and beatin' the drum... and super glad to have you with us!

Also some updates here for merch & socials

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with Stephen Creighton

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Special guest episode with the legendary lead snare of St. Laurence O'Toole, Stephen Creighton.

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Long Distance Relations

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

We want to know more about long distance pipe banding, get an update on Jason's foray into orchestral snare and find out what really grinds Andy's gears

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PXR The World's '24

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Hot off the heels of Piping Live, Andy's been on the beat as we follow the action, the controversy, the band names, 2Scots and more during the the biggest week in the Pipe Band world.

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Jason's Scottish Adventure

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

After a whirldwind week Jase's time in Scotland comes to and end. Here's what we got up to in the leadup to the World's.

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From Drumhalla

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

And we're back, all the way from Drumhalla studios as Andy graciously hosts Jase, covering both Edinburgh & Basel tattoo among other recent happenings.

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Squared Away

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT

To round off season 2 we have a wee chat about what's been and what's to come in the future.

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The Tenor Open Letter

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:42:52 GMT

We go through the somewhat controversial opinion piece spurred by the open letter written regarding the lack of progress to tenor drumming and adjudication in competitions. As well as other silly business.

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Sticks

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The quintessential drum topic, done for the pipe banders. Along with the usual funny business.

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Drum Pads

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:29:49 GMT

Classic and essential topic for the drummers. Listen to some pads and get an idea of what's out there in the pipe band - drum pad world.

Thanks to all the listeners for sending in your samples!

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Drum Geeks

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:40:55 GMT

Join us as we take a look at the masterclass given by Reid Maxwell, courtesy of the Midwest Pipe Band Association.

Check out the original video found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ardF1Nfs-vs

P.S. Reid isn't being interviewed here, though we need to get him on!

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The Rebrand!

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:15:10 GMT

A fresh new show.... that is the same!? We're back into season two as The Drum Score (formerly known as Rude 'n' Mental Drumcast).

Remembering Neil Sloane.

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A Very Benny Xmas

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:58:52 GMT

Get in the spirit!

Andy's on the beat in this ep - bringing you the Lambheg drum. What it takes to be a good lead tip?

And....The gift of Benny's

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The Drum Score - Guest Episode

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:42:26 GMT

On the menu today is China, Remembrance and AGM's. We also have two guests in the house for a mega drumcast extravaganza.

Joining us is the meticulous and brilliant, Tomi Kaupila - Head of Finnish Military Drummers.

As well as the jammiest and newest world champion (2023), Alistair Park - Piper, Boghall & Bathgate.

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The Drum Score - World Solo Drumming Championships '23

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:20:06 GMT

Get a look into the World Solo Drumming Championships, 2023 in Glasgow.

Hear from the legendary Simon Grant, get Andy's predictions and an on-the-ground look into the event ….and a potential new competition model.

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The Drum Score - Drumcast Strikes Back

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:05:25 GMT

Edinburgh Tattoo head man and performer Michael Hay joins us for a quick feature. We introduce our segment of Tall Tales & Interesting Stories.

Write in to us: Ops@thedrumscore.net

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The Drum Score - Birth of a Drumcast

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:39:09 GMT

Two pipe band drummers take a haphazard, but extremely enthusiastic plunge into the podcasting world.

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