Dear Editor, it was fantastic to see the article [24.2.2010]
on talented young drummer Lisa Adie.
However, I was surprised that there was no mention of Kate
Spencer, pupil of Taieri College and Bass Drummer of the John
McGlashan College Pipe Band.
Kate received the same scholarship as Lisa, allowing her to
attend the Piping Hot Summer Drummer programme in Canada.
Kate is a rising star in the New Zealand Pipe Band scene and
was awarded the scholarship because of her keen musicianship
and distinctive drumming style.
To my knowledge this is the first time two members of the
same band have been awarded these coveted scholarships in the
same year, making it all the more significant for these two.
Awesome stuff girls.
I – along with many others – look forward to watching your
musical progress over the coming years.
Yours sincerely, Rachel Swindells.
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