Music & Drama News
Robin Adair Masterclasses at Watson’s
In September last year we announced that the Senior School Young Musician of the Year Competition would be replaced. Instead, we would create Robin Adair Honours Ensembles and...Read More
Posted on 04 February 2011 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Fundraising Evening of Music and Dance
Watson’s pupils Ashwini and Keshav Arvind (S5 and S1 respectively) are organising an exciting evening of music and dance from different cultures in aid of Mathru School for...Read More
Posted on 03 February 2011 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Caritas Choir Perform the World Premiere of a New Carol
Music Teacher, Steven Griffin, has written a new carol to raise money for St Columba's Hospice in Edinburgh. The carol, What Sweeter Music was first performed on Sunday 12 December...Read More
Posted on 20 December 2010 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Pipe Band Lead Merchant Navy Tribute
Only two months after the George Watson’s Pipes & Drums were invited to play for the Queen at Braemar Gathering, they have had the privilege of playing for another member...Read More
Posted on 16 November 2010 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Champions of Champions
At the Cowal Highland Gathering each year the Champion of Champion awards are given out for the bands and drum corps that have performed the best over the season. The winners are...Read More
Posted on 31 August 2010 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Pipe Band Season Ends
The pipe bands enjoyed a successful day at Peebles, which is traditionally the last outdoor competition of the season. In total they won eleven trophies including first place in...Read More
Posted on 01 October 2010 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Clàrsach and Bagpipe Success at the National Mod
Congratulations to Megan Bruce (S5) and Elinor Evans (Class of 2010) who won the Gold Badge in the Comunn na Clàrsach Cup at the National Mod in Caithness yesterday. This...Read More
Posted on 14 October 2010 By 0
Royal Appointment
George Watson’s College Pipes & Drums had an important engagement on Saturday when they headed up to Royal Deeside and the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering. The weather...Read More
Posted on 06 September 2010 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Novice Band Achieve the Scottish ‘Double’
Last Saturday the Pipes & Drums travelled to sunny Dumbarton for the Scottish Championships. Novice band and drummers won their competitions, while the Juvenile band came...Read More
Posted on 28 May 2010 By Mrs Fiona MacFarlane
Evening News Gives Evita Four Stars
Our sell-out end of year production, Evita, has received a very favourable review from the Evening News. Review from Evening News...Read More
Posted on 15 June 2010 By Mr Craig Serrels