Category Archives: Schools

Playing “G” Grace Notes

“Grace notes are used singly or in combination to tastefully embellish the melodies and to divide two or more notes of the same pitch, i.e with bagpipe music, the sounds of bagpipes are a constant and continuous…” Read More on … Continue reading

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The Pipers’ Gathering August 1 – 4, 2008 – Vermont

  The Pipers’ Gathering is a musical convention that features “alternative bagpipes” of all types.  Our event features many of the other bagpipe types found in the British Isles and Europe, including Northumbrian Smallpipes, Scottish Smallpipes, Irish uilleann pipes, Border … Continue reading

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CeltFest 2008 Events

Celtworld Dance! Spectacular  ROYAL THEATRE, Victoria July 5th CeltFest SUMMER SCHOOL: Piping, Drumming, Fiddling, all Celtic Music and Song:  July 6-11 Highland Dancing, Irish Dancing and Celtic Step Dance: July 7-11 Sunset & Stars Gala Concert PORT THEATRE, Nanaimo, July … Continue reading

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UCR’s unique bagpipes and drum degree program beckons with top-notch directors

The bagpipe, that Rodney Dangerfield of the woodwinds, is finally getting some respect. Since UC Riverside inaugurated its degree programs in bagpipes and Scottish drums last fall, the spindly, awkward, noisy instrument and its Highland cousin have been elevated to … Continue reading

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Uilleann Workshop at the Music Room Sat April 12, 2008

TRADITIONAL sounds of the Emerald Isle will come to Cleckheaton tomorrow. The Music Room will host a series of workshops with Becky Taylor, one of the few female exponents of the Uilleann, or Irish pipes, in England today. Becky is … Continue reading

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NPC Summer Schools

This year the National Piping Centre have added a third Summer School in Atlanta, Georgia to our USA programme.So the dates of the USA summer Schools are: Atlanta, Georgia – 15th – 20th June 2008 Winchester,Virginia – 22nd – 27th … Continue reading

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The National Piping Centre School in the USA

TNPC in the USA The National Piping Centre has just completed its first overseas school of the year in New York. There was a great week of piping and drumming tuition. Thank you to all who attended and special thanks … Continue reading

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Orders due Today for The College of Carbisdale Shirts

College of Piping – “We are pleased to be working with MusicaliTee as our suppliers of commemorative clothing for the College at Carbisdale, 2008. We will receive a commission from Musicalitee for every top you buy so, as well as … Continue reading

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Bill Ochs – Free Tin Whistle Lesson in NYC March 16

Dear friends,I will teach a free tin whistle workshop for absolute beginners from 12:30 to 1:30 on Sunday, March 16 at the Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St. in Manhattan. Bring your own whistle in the key of D … Continue reading

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Arts center gets special recognition for parade

Arts center gets special recognition for paradeSouthtown Star – Chicago,IL,USAThroughout the years, the center has offered many events celebrating Irish culture, including its Irish Film Festival and bagpipe lessons, …

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The National Piping Centre’s Annual Junior Competition

The National Piping Centre’s annual junior competition was held on Saturday 9th February. The day was a great success with many great performances being heard by the judges.The Overall winners were: Junior Champion – Jonathan Graham Novice Champion – Andrew … Continue reading

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College of Piping California Summer School

San Diego State University, San Diego, California 20th – 27th June 2008   The California Summer School of Piping offers intensive instruction by seven Scottish and American expert piping teachers in the playing and maintenance of the Great Highland Bagpipe. The … Continue reading

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Southern Branch Spring Workshop – March 29-30, 200

Southern Branch Spring Workshop – March 29-30, 2008 – Greenville, SC The Southern Branch, working in conjunction with the EUSPBA Education Committee, is busy developing a great Workshop for you. Innovative sessions will include band ensemble, coaching sessions, playing for … Continue reading

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2nd ANNUAL “MONTEREY COUNTY CELTIC WEEK”

The National Piping Centre, in association with the Monterey Celtic Arts Academy, to present the 4th annual Monterey bay School of Piping and Drumming in Pebble Beach prior to the 41st Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival A very … Continue reading

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