Steven McWhirter is ten times and current Adult World Solo Drumming Champion (2019), Leading Drummer of the Inveraray & District Pipe Band and full time drumming instructor with the Edinburgh Academy & Dollar Academy Pipe Bands since moving to Scotland in the Winter of 2008.
Steven began drumming in 1993 at the age of 10, with initial lessons from his father, Dessie. Steven joined the local Cullybackey Pipe Band in 1994, receiving snare instruction from Adrian Hoy. During his time under Adrian’s instruction Steven won many Juvenile and Junior solo competitions including the Worlds Juvenile section one on two occasions. In 1995 Steven progressed into the snare line where he remained until Cullybackey won the Grade 2 World Drumming title in 2001. It was then that J. Reid Maxwell approached him to join the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band in Vancouver, Canada. Between the years of 2002 – 2008 he travelled from his home in Northern Ireland to compete, teach and perform with the band in British Columbia, Canada.
Some highlights of Steven’s drumming career have been winning the adult section of the World Solo Drumming Championships 10 times (2006, 2011-2019), the Grade 1 World Drum Corps Championships with Inveraray and District in 2017 and the overall World Pipe Band Championships in 2017 & 2019.
If you would be interested in receiving individual lessons (via skype, or in person) from Steven or your band would like to have Steven compose new drum scores then please check out his website at www.stevenmcwhirter.com or contact him directly at info@stevenmcwhirter.com.
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Steven McWhirter's Drum Scores
| Tune Name | Level | Type | Composer | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Police Tattoo | Elementary | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| 25th KOSBs | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| 71st Highlanders, The | Intermediate | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| 72nd Farewell to Aberdeen, The | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| 72nd Farewell to Aberdeen, The | Intermediate | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Alasdair F. Hendersons Jig | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Alick C MacGregor | Intermediate | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Alive Farewell to Nigg | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| An Cota Ruadh | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Ascension eBook | Advanced | Various Time Signatures | Steven McWhirter | |
| Ascension eBook + Videos | Advanced | Various Time Signatures | Steven McWhirter | |
| Aspen Bank | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering | Elementary | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering, The | Intermediate | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Atholl Cummers, The | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Australian Ladies | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Battle of the Somme, The | Elementary | 9/8 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Battle of Waterloo, The | Elementary | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Because He Was a Bonnie Lad | Elementary | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Bob of Fettercairn | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Bogan Lochan | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Bonnie Blues Brozzie | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Boys of the Lough | Elementary | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Brae Riach | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Braes of Mar, The | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Bronni’s Blue Brozzi | Advanced | Mixed | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Burning Snowball | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Caledonian Canal | Intermediate | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Cameronian Rant | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 8 |
| Campbell’s Farewell to Redcastle | Advanced | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Campbell’s Farewell to Redcastle | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Campbell’s Farewell to Redcastle | Intermediate | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Campbeltown Kiltie Ball | Elementary | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Captain Archibald Leslie’s March | Advanced | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Captain Colin Campbell | Intermediate | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Caroline’s Jig | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Castle Dangerous | Elementary | 3/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Charms of Whiskey | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Circassian Cirlce | Elementary | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| City of Hastings Highland Pipe Band, The | Elementary | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Clan MacRae Society, The | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Clumsy Lover Waltz, The | Advanced | Waltz | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Colin Campbell | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Colins Cattle | Elementary | 3/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Colonel MacLeod | Elementary | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Conundrum | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Conway’s Farewell | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Corkhill | Intermediate | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Corriechoillie’s 43rd Welcome to the Northern Meeting | Intermediate | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Corriechoillie’s 43rd Welcome to the Northern Meeting | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Crooked Bridge, The | Intermediate | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Crossing the Minch | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Curlew, The | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Curlew, The | Elementary | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| David Ross of Rosehall | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Detroit Highlanders, The | Intermediate | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Devil in the Kitchen Reel | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Devil in the Kitchen Strathspey | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Donald Cameron | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Donald MacLean’s Farewell to Oban | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Donald McKillop | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Donella Beaton | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Donella Beaton Dance | Advanced | Mixed | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Doune of Invernochty, The | Intermediate | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Doune of Invernochty, The | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Duckin’ & Divin’ | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Dunrovin Farm | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Earl of Mansfield | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Earl of Mansfield | Advanced | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 3 |
| Eric Stein | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Famous Ballymote | Elementary | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Farewell to Nigg | Advanced | 3/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Father Michael MacDonald’s Silver Jubilee | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Fiona MacLeod | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Gardens of Skye | Advanced | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Gladiator | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Glasgow City Police Pipers | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Glasgow City Police Pipers | Elementary | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Glen Caladh Castle | Intermediate | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Glengarry Gathering, The | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Grapevine, The | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Greenwood Side | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Grinder | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Haitian Sensation | Intermediate | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Helen Black of Inveran | Advanced | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 3 |
| Hey Johnny | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Highland Laddie | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Highland Wedding | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Hugh Kennedy | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| I’ll Gang Nae Mair to Yon Town | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Idle Ayes | Intermediate | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| J.F. MacKenzie | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Jenny Dang the Weaver | Elementary | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Jig O’Beer | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Jim Blackley | Advanced | Mixed | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Jimmy Findlater | Intermediate | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Jimmy Tweedie’s Sea Legs | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 5 |
| John MacDonald of Glencoe | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| John MacKechnie | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| John Morrison of Assynthouse | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| John Patterson’s Mare | Intermediate | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Keel Row Strathspey & Reel | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Keel Row Strathspey & Reel | Elementary | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Kelsey’s Wee Reel | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Kenny Gillies of Portnalong | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Kenny’s Dance wih his Sweetheart | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Kesh Jig | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Kesh Waltz | Advanced | Waltz | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Kilbrandon | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Kirsteen’s Jig | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Kizbaum Frenzie | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Lachlan MacPhail of Tiree | Intermediate | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Lady Doll Sinclair | Intermediate | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Laird of Drumblair Reel | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Lexy McAskill | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Limerick Society | Advanced | Various Time Signatures | Steven McWhirter | |
| Lord Alexander Kennedy | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| MacKay from Skye | Intermediate | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Mad Hornpipe, The | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Maggie Cameron | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Maggie Cameron | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Mairi’s Wedding | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Man from Glengarry | Intermediate | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Marion and Donald | Elementary | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Masons Apron Jig | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| McAllisters Dirk | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| McGuire’s Jig | Elementary | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| McPhedran’s Strathspey | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Memorial Bell’s of Inveraray | Intermediate | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Memorial Bells of Inveraray | Advanced | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Men of Argyll | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Miss Drummond of Perth | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Molly Connell | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Morven | Elementary | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Mrs MacPherson of Inveran | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Murdo Took the Stoup | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Murdo’s Wedding | Elementary | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Niall from Glenroe | Intermediate | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| O’er the Bows to Ballindalloch | Elementary | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Paddy be Easy | Elementary | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Paddy’s Leather Breeches | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Pap of Glencoe, The | Intermediate | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Pikeman’s March | Intermediate | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Pipe Major Jim McWilliams | Advanced | Competition 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Pipe Major William Ross’s Farewell to the Scots Guards | Intermediate | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Pipe Major William Ross’s Farewell to the Scots Guards | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Piper of Drummond | Elementary | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Pipers Cave, The | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Port Domhmall Ruadh | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Pretty Marion | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 8 |
| Pretty Marion (Alex Duthart) | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 8 |
| Rantin’ Rovin’ Robin | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Rhonda Blair | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Rocking the Baby | Elementary | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Rocking the Baby | Intermediate | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Rodney Hull QC | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Rory MacLeod | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Seonaidh’s Tune | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Shoal’s of Herring | Advanced | 3/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Silver Spear | Intermediate | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Siud Mar Chaidh An Cal A Dholaigdh Strathspey | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Sleepy Maggie | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Smith of Chilliechassie, The | Advanced | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 6 |
| Sound of Sleat Strathspey and Reel | Advanced | Various Time Signatures | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Steve and Diane of Cheltenham | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Steve Byrne’s Jig | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Steven McWhirter’s March | Advanced | 3/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Stirling Castle | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Strathspey King, The | Advanced | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Strathspey King, The | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Susan MacLeod | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Sweet Maid of Glendaruel | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Tail Toddle | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Teribus | Elementary | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Terribus | Intermediate | Other 2/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Thunderhead | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Thunderhead 7/8 | Advanced | Mixed | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Touchin’ Cloth | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Train Journey North | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Trinity | Advanced | Various Time Signatures | Steven McWhirter | |
| Troy’s Wedding | Intermediate | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Troy’s Wedding | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Tulloch Castle | Advanced | Competition Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Una MacIntyre | Advanced | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Under the Triboro | Intermediate | Other Strathspey | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Uphold the Right | Intermediate | Hornpipe | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Wee Highland Laddie | Advanced | 4/4 March | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
| Willie Murray’s Reel | Intermediate | Competition Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| Willie Murray’s Reel – Rounded | Advanced | Other Reel | Steven McWhirter | 4 |
| World Solos 2018 Hornpipe & Jig Set | Advanced | Various Time Signatures | Steven McWhirter | |
| Would the Minister Not Dance | Advanced | Jig | Steven McWhirter | 2 |
