The pipe band snare drum scores below are all composed by James Laughlin.  James focusses strongly on the ensemble aspect of composition, all side drum scores match and enhance the bagpipe melody to offer the listener a balance of excitement and swing.  Enjoy the scores, and please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like a pipe band drum score composed for you or your band.

What do you get?

• A PDF document of the drum score manuscript
• A high-quality MP3 of the drum played at a reasonable tempo

The 79ths Farewell to Gibraltar - This is a nice 4-parted March ideal for a Grade 4 drummer or drum corps. The score offers simplicity and swing.

$2.49

The Barren Rocks of Aden - A great 2-parted March, this score is ideal for a Grade 4 band.  

$2.49

The Black Bear - A famous classic 2/4 March - a must-have for all pipe band drummers.

$2.49

Clan McColl - This is a nice 4-parted March ideal for a Grade 4 drummer or drum corps. The score offers simplicity and swing.

$2.49

Corriechollies 43rd  Welcome to the Northern Meeting - A great 2-parted March, this score is ideal for a Grade 4 band.  It is also suitable for the RSPBA MAP program.  Ideal for a band competing at any of the major pipe band contests.

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The Glenfinnan Gathering - This 4-parted drum score is aimed at the Grade 3 drummer. A very unique melody with a strong and exciting rhythmic pattern.

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Greenwoodside - An awesome 2-parted March. This is a very distinctive tune, with lots of natural drive and swing. It is also suitable for the Grade 3 RSPBA MAP program.  Ideal for a band competing at any of the major pipe band contests.

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Hugh Kennedy - A very well-known and popular 4-parted March. This drum score is composed for a Grade 3 drummer, with some challenging passages. It really enhances the melody and is fun to play.

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Jenny's Bawbee - A nice 2-parted March, this score is ideal for a Grade 4 band.  It is also suitable for the RSPBA MAP program.

Ideal for a band competing at any of the major pipe band contests.

$2.49

John MacDonald of Glencoe - This score is written for a drummer performing at the upper end of the Grade 3 level, or an intermediate level drummer. The score has great lift, nice swing and some challenging technical passages.

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McKay's Farewell - This is a 2-parted March that can be played as part of the RSPBA MAP program in Scotland.  Written with a Grade 4 band in mind, and ideal for a band competing at any of the major pipe band contests.

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Mairi's Wedding - A nice 2-parted March, this score is ideal for a Grade 4 band.  Ideal for a band competing at any of the major pipe band contests.

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Teribus - This is a very well-known 2-parted March that can be played as part of the RSPBA MAP program in Scotland.  Written with a Grade 4 band in mind, and ideal for a band competing at any of the major pipe band contests.

$2.49