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Major pipes up with musical treat for girls
From The Bath Chronicle Thu 31 Jan, 2008
A piper brought music to the ears of pupils in Bath in the run up to Burns Night.
Children at the Royal High School were treated to the sound of the bagpipes as part of a week of themed activities celebrating all things Scottish.
Highlights included Pipe Major Malcolm Morse, from Bath, who played pupils into assembly, wearing his full ceremonial dress.
For many of the children it was the first time they had seen or heard the sounds of bagpipes live.
Maj Morse, who uses the Scottish version of his name- Calum Mor – for his appearances, also spent time talking about the history and traditions of piping in Scotland.
He has been playing the pipes for more than half a century and is regularly in demand for special occasions, including weddings.
“I first heard the bagpipes when I joined a Scout troop that was attached to a Presbyterian church,” said Mr Morse. “I loved the sound and soon started to learn to play.”
As part of the week, pupils also had the chance to read some of Robert Burns’ poems and performed a selection of Scottish folk songs.
There was the opportunity to sample some Caledonian cuisine, which included haggis with the traditional dish, stovies.
Pupils have also conducted their own research using the internet to learn more about the culture and history of Scotland.
Adrienne Hale, head of performing arts, said: “We often focus on cultures from other parts of the world but it is also important that children understand and appreciate the
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