Music Really Is Our Daily Medicine.

Society Cannot Continue To Disable Themselves Through Their Need To Categorize People Or Make Assumptions As To Another Individual's Abilities.

Scotland Has Never Ceased To Amaze The World With Its Forward Vision, Bold Action And Great Educational Institutions. Nothing Makes Me More Proud Than To Promote This Wonderful Land With All Its Richness And Diversity Wherever I Go.

When I Was 12, I Happened To See A Schoolmate Playing Percussion, And It Looked Interesting. I Asked For Lessons, And It Felt Right.

My Favorite Instrument Is The Snare Drum. In Scotland, The Snare Drum Is Very Prominent In Highland Bands. The Scottish Style Of Playing Is In My Blood. It's A Very Powerful Instrument, But It Can Also Be Soothing, Like Velvet. It's A Real Challenge For Composers.

Percussion Is Physical, As Most Instruments Are. The Body Must Function Well In Order To Play The Instruments Well. Last Year I Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.