Youth Pipes & Drums Program
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The Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation through the Youth Pipes & Drums Program supports the development of Highland bagpiping and pipe band drumming in Nova Scotia by providing cash grants and instrument loans and donations to youth oriented non-profit organizations.
Our investments will assist these organizations with costs associated with membership, tuition, travel to major competitions, uniforms and equipment, and professional development.
The program aims to advance education and encourage youth in Nova Scotia to participate in the Highland bagpipe and pipe band drumming arts. Youth who participate in music programs develop skills that help them in life, learning and work.
Additionally, this program will foster development and growth of Highland bagpiping and pipe band drumming in Nova Scotia, cultivate artistic excellence locally, nationally and internationally, and increase participation of Nova Scotian pipers and drummers in the annual production of the Tattoo.
Your gift—in any amount—makes a real difference.
Program Update to Donors – Wednesday 27 May 2020
Tattoo Youth Pipes & Drums Program Update
Media Release – Monday 16 December 2019
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo to Fund Youth Bagpiping and Pipe Band Drumming Music Education in Nova Scotia
Please stay tuned for detailed program information, including funding amounts, and opening for applications.
Access great benefits and enhance your Tattoo experience by joining one of our annual giving programs
TATTOO
FRIENDS
For annual gifts of
$100-$249
Your gift could cover annual band membership dues for one youth.
TARTAN SUPPORTERS
For annual gifts of
$250-$999
Your gift could contribute to professional development fees to further the expertise of piping and drumming educators in Nova Scotia through recognized certification programs.
PIPER
SUPPORTERS
For annual gifts of
$1,000- $2,499
Your gift could provide funding to assist with expenses directly associated with travel to major competitions outside of Nova Scotia.
Your gift could help cover the costs to acquire pipe band uniforms and instrument equipment for participating youth.
CHAIR’S
CIRCLE
For annual gifts of
$2,500 or more
Your gift could purchase a new instrument or refurbish an instrument to be loaned or donated to a youth musician.
Your gift could provide funding to youth oriented organizations to produce workshops intended to improve piping and drumming technique, ensemble and tone.
For complete list of recognition benefits please click here.
Other Ways to Give
By Phone – with a credit card by calling us toll free (within Canada) at 1-800-563-1114 or 1-902-420-1114
By Mail – complete the donation form and send along with your cheque made payable to:
Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation 170 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Unit 3 Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L9
*For security purposes, please do not send cash in the mail. Instead, visit us in person at the address above to make your cash donation.
To donate securities or for more information about supporting the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation please contact:
Scott Long
Managing Director/Director of Development
1-902-420-4624
Email Scott
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Society
Charitable Registration #: 897866661RR0001
Mission: To honour Canada’s Armed Forces, RCMP and other first responders and to celebrate the heritage of Canadians’ contributions to national and international peace and stability.
Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation
Charitable Registration #: 892202326RR0001
Mission: The Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation is a registered not-for-profit charity. Funds raised primarily support the long-term viability of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo by providing a stable financial base for the ongoing operation of the Tattoo and various programming. Additionally, the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Foundation aims to support projects that reflect and promote the historical, cultural and multicultural heritage of Nova Scotia and of Canada. It also contributes to and promotes a vibrant and richer performing arts community on which the Tattoo can draw.