Drum Scores for Hornpipes & Jigs
Little did I know as a young teen playing
with the Dysart & Dundonald - the
“medley” was something that had only
recently been introduced to pipe band
competitions. In 1970 to be exact! With
this came hornpipes and jigs.
Amazing melodies (fast tunes) provided
a much greater depth and breadth to
the types of scores that I now had
the opportunity to play.
There are scores in here for all levels.
The jigs, Barbara’s Jig, Butterfingers,
and Banjo Breakdown have their roots
firmly planted in my old Dysart &
Dundonald days. The hornpipes, The
King of Cardenden and Calum Beag
nicely cover the thirty-plus years I have
played with the SFU Pipe Band. I hope
you enjoy them all!
Drum Scores for the Intermediate & Advanced Drummer
There are so many great tunes…some
of which captured my imagination long
before I ever put pen to paper. Many that
caught my ear as a teenager. Others,
after I began my adventure as a lead
drummer and teacher. Classics such
as The Conundrum, Shepherd’s Crook,
Fiona MacLeod, and my most favorite
tune of all, Lochanside, fill the pages of
this book.
I also include melodies on the lighter
side such as the more recently composed
Coppermill, At Long Last, Pipe Major
Robert Martin, and Bathgate Highland
Games, to help round out the variety and
ensure that there is a little something for
everyone.
For those of you who just can’t help but
jump into the deep end, I share with you
the Marches, Strathspeys and Reels as
played on the Green by the drum corps
of the SFU Pipe Band in 2022 and 2023
Drum Scores for the Beginner & Intermediate Drummer
The melody of songs introduced
to me by my Gran, and tunes
dating back to my early childhood,
form the foundation of scores in
this book. Songs such as A Scottish
Soldier, Killiecrankie, Bonnie Dundee,
and Campbelltown Loch, I knew
long before sticks made it into my
hands. Chorrichollies, Teribus,
Colin’s Cattle, Castle Dangerous,
The Keel Row and Lexy MacAskill were
tunes that saw me well grounded in
the great melodies of pipe band music.
I hope these drum scores capture
your imagination the same way they
have mine.
Taking No Shortcuts
From its' humble beginnings as a 12-page booklet way back in the early 1980s, Taking No Shortcuts has grown in size. It progressed in increments to a 59-page manual that has been used for more than 20 years. Culminating in its ultimate form, Taking No Shortcuts will keep anyone engaged and help solidify and maintain all the fundamentals of Pipe Band Drumming.
Maple Glazed Tunes
Crafted with tunes and scores that have never been published in a book before, Maple Glazed Tunes is a journey that showcases the melodic genius of many talented Canadian composers. Come and meet Catherine Couser of Dundonald and Kimberly Smith of Vancouver. Observe the Flight of the Pterosaur. Get moving with The Briggzy Speedwalk or Wee Amy will pass you on The Gypsy March. Did you know Boots and the Gingerbread Man are friends with Iona the Rose Princess, who is known to make the best Pleasonton Butter Buns? These are Shannon MacDonald’s Favourite!
With over 70 original compositions, which path will you take on this musical adventure?
JRM x GOAT
Limited edition Tees honouring the GOAT (my Dad). The latest design from Grant.