The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo look ahead to
‘The Platinum Edition’, a celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2020. Edinburgh
Tattoo delighted to welcome applications to join Edinburgh Military Tattoo as
part of Pipers Trail, the Tattoo’s very own Drums and Pipes, and the Tattoo
Dance Company.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates its
70th birthday in 2020. Tattoo fans who want to join this iconic
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Your Chance to perform in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2020
Talented and passionate offer pipers, drummers, and
dancers from around the globe are encouraged to apply to make up three files
and perform on the world-renowned Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle to audiences of
over 8,000 each night.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo commit £1m in
funding to military and arts charities each year. These grants are donated to a
variety of projects including helping to support veterans and bolstering
traditional Scottish music and dance funding.
By performing at the Tattoo, you can play your part
in raising these much-needed funds as well as enjoying an unforgettable
experience as part of this iconic event.
The
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Pipers Trail 2020
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is seeking
talented volunteer musicians to form three files of pipers and drummers who
will join the Massed Pipes and Drums of over 250 musicians on the iconic Esplanade
of Edinburgh Castle.
They will perform each evening in front of a live
international audience of 8,800 - a total of 220,000 during the season. Since
its inception in 1950, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has raised over £12m
for charitable causes, including funds to bolster traditional Scottish music
and dance across Scotland.
The Tattoo is proud of its ambition to raise £1m
each year going forward. Celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2020, Edinburgh
Military Tattoo are delighted to welcome applications from both new and
returning volunteers to help us celebrate this momentous event and achieve this
ambition.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will take place
from 7-29 August 2020. Successful applicants must arrive in Edinburgh no later
than Friday 31 July 2020 for rehearsals prior to performances commencing.
Who
Should Apply?
Applicants must be 18 years or over as at 31 July
2020 and must be of at least RSPBA Grade 3 Standard (ideally Grade 2) with the
ability to read, play and memorise written music quickly and accurately.
Show music will be sent out in advance and must be
learned prior to arrival in Edinburgh.
What
Would Be Required?
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a unique
event, and an icon in the British events calendar, performing 25 shows across
August.
Therefore, most importantly, Tattoo are looking for
individuals who have a positive attitude and are willing to commit to the full
period required. Pipers applicant must be able to set up, tune and produce a
solid sound on a well maintained instrument.
Drummers will be provided with
drums and will be expected to look after and maintain the instrument.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are looking for
individuals with excellent dress, deportment, marching in time, personal
administration, punctuality and reliability in order to fulfil the requirements
of the performance standard.
The demands of the period of extensive rehearsals
(often 12 hour days across the first week), invites to ad hoc events during the
day and maintaining excellent standards throughout the 25 show run (evenings of
around 6 hours).
Pipers and drummers may take part in other activity
and work during the Tattoo but priority must be given to the Tattoo by arriving
on time for both rehearsals and performances.
Therefore, participants must be prepared to give up
other obligations, including external Pipe Band and/or Solo Competitions, if
necessary to be available / flexible to attend extra rehearsals or performances
during the period.
All members will be responsible for all travel costs
both to and from Edinburgh. For those who are coming from farther afield,
accommodation and meals will be provided for the duration of the Tattoo
including rehearsals.
Airport transfers will be provided where possible for
overseas dancers arriving on Friday 31 July and departing on Sunday 30 August.
If accommodation is not required then travel expenses incurred as part of your
participation may also be claimed.
Pipers Trail members will be under the direction of Alisdair
McLaren, Pipers Trail Pipe Major for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
How
To Apply?
Completed application forms should be submitted to
piperstrail@edintattoo.co.uk no later than Sunday 19 January 2020.
If you have any questions at all relating to
required performance standard, commitment required etc. Please contact on the
above email address to discuss.
After the application/registration period successful
applicants will then be invited to submit a video audition, for which details
will be promulgated in due course.
This is likely to consist of a 10 minute performance
of applicants own choice music, but to include a few prescribed tunes. You will
be asked to submit a recent full-length photograph in your current kilt/uniform
at the same time.
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