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Kerr McQuillan | |
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 UK Pipe Band Championships 2024 | |
| Born | 27th June 2004 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | 2016-2021 Douglas Academy 2021-2024 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Awards | Adult World Solo Drumming Champion: 2023
Juvenile World Solo Drumming Champion: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 Scottish Solo Drumming Champion: 2023, 2024 European Solo Drumming Champion: 2024 Intercontinental Solo Drumming Champion: 2024 World Pipe Band Champion: 2023 UK Pipe Band Champion: 2023 British Pipe Band Champion: 2024 |
Kerr McQuillan is a Scottish pipe band snare drummer and the Leading Drummer of People's Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band.[1][2]
After his initial schooling, McQuillan continued his studies on the BMus in Traditional Music course at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.[3]
Career
[edit]Pipe Band
[edit]McQuillan began his pipe band career playing the tenor drum, with his father, Stephen McQuillan.[4]
In 2013, McQuillan played in his first pipe band competition with People's Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band's Novice band.[5] McQuillan was then promoted to the Grade 1 band, playing his first season in 2019 under Leading Drummer, Gordon Brown.[5]
In 2022, Gordon Brown retired after a monumental 30 years in charge.[6] McQuillan was then appointed as Leading Drummer at the age of 18.[7][2] The following season, People's Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band won the UK Pipe Band Championships, as well as gaining the title of World Pipe Band Champions for the first time in their history.[8][9][10]
Solo
[edit]Debuting in the adult solo circuit in 2023, McQuillan won the Scottish Solo Drumming Championships in April, and went on to win the World Solo Drumming Championships in October, making him the youngest ever winner of the title, winning on his first attempt.[11]
In 2024, McQuillan won the Scottish Solo Drumming Championships, followed by the Intercontinental Solo Drumming Championships, the European Solo Drumming Championships and the British Solo Drumming Championships.[12][13][14][15]
Teaching
[edit]McQuillan currently teaches at the High School of Glasgow, who won their Junior B category at The Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships (2024), receiving the first place drumming prize.[16][17]
Outside of school, McQuillan also offers online tuition, tutoring students from all over the world. These worldwide connections have led to McQuillan leading workshops in multiple places, such as Kansas.[18]
Performing
[edit]In addition to his competitive accomplishments, McQuillan has also performed in some of music's most renowned venues, such as The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kerr McQuillan". Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ a b pipes|drums Magazine (2023-02-15). P-M Ross Harvey and L-D Kerr McQuillan of Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia, Part 1. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kerr McQuillan". Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Learn Pipe Band Tenor Drumming Online with Stevie & Kerr McQuillan!". www.rhythm-monster.com. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ a b Bathgate, Boghall (2022-08-11). "L/D Gordon Brown Retires". Peoples Ford Boghall. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Smillie, Liam (2022-08-17). "Respected musician retires from West Lothian pipe band after more than 30 years". Daily Record. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Singh, Anita (2024-07-03). "Battle of the Bagpipes, review: Sky Arts' amiable series has plenty of puff". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Contests". RSPBA. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Bathgate band takes the title of 2023 World Pipe Band Champions". Glasgow Life. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ Slavin, John (2023-09-04). "Photo feature on People's Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia from the Worlds 2023". Bagpipe News. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Kerr McQuillan". 13 November 2023.
- ^ Mulhern, Colin (2024-04-02). "The RSPBA Scottish Solo Drumming Championship 2024". RSPBA. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Mulhern, Colin (2024-02-19). "The RSPBA Adult Solo Snare Drumming Intercontinental Championship 2024". RSPBA. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Mulhern, Colin (2024-04-25). "The RSPBA European Solo Snare & Tenor Drumming Championship 2024". RSPBA. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Mulhern, Colin (2024-08-20). "The RSPBA British Solo Drumming Championship 2024". RSPBA. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Striking a Chord: 900th Anniversary Whole School Gala Concert". www.highschoolofglasgow.co.uk. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Past Winners". The Championships. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Faculty". Winter Storm. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Boghall & Bathgate Pipe Band 'Pre-Worlds' Concert 2024 Feature". TRADtv is part of Inner Ear (live production, content creation, consultancy). 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-10-04.