Workshops are week-long immersion courses for students who are unable to attend summer school or who are interested in upgrading their skills as a follow-up to the summer session. Classes are tailored to the specific ability level and requirements of the students. These sessions generally attract adult students. Limited placements are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Students must register no later than 6 weeks prior to workshop. We are flexible to the needs of individual students, so ask us how we can serve your educational needs.
2008 Dates
Hours of Instruction
Tuition Fee
Drumming Custom Study Package
Drumming Program Guidelines
What to Bring
2008 Dates
Spring Sessions ( Grade 4 & up)
March 3 - 7, 2008
April 7 - 11, 2008
Fall Sessions (Grade 4 & up)
October 6 - 10, 2008
November 3 - 7, 2008
Hours of Instruction
Depending on enrollment, classes are held daily from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday or 1 ½ hours of private instruction - Monday to Friday. Students will be presented with a College of Piping certificate.
Tuition Fee
$450 /session (Canadian Funds)
Registration Information
Drumming Custom Study Package
This program is customized to meet the specific needs of the individual. The custom-study package is for the more serious and committed student, irrespective of ability level, who wishes to experience a short-term, high-intensity speciality program. There are a variety of negotiable approaches to delivering this program in terms of length of course, study topics, and options for accommodation. This package consists of a minimum of 1.5 hours of instruction per day by one of our instructors.
A personal playing interview will take place on the morning of the students arrival to determine which course of study would be most beneficial to the student. It is advised that a student brings along audio tape machines and video tapes as these may be used as a 'take home' instructional tool.
Students must make arrangements no later than 6 weeks prior to their proposed arrival.
Examples of Previous Custom-Study Sessions:
- Helping a novice, part-time player become a well-rounded intermediate level player.
- Guiding a promising professional drummer to a world-class future.
- Teaching a teacher to become more skillful.
- Assisting with leadership, motivational and bandsmanship skills.
- Reconstructing a drum corp’s repertoire for more competitive success.
- Helping a drummer learn prescribed tunes for an upcoming competition.
- Transforming a vacation into a 'living and learning' cultural experience.
Package Options
- Minimum of 1.5 hours of instruction per day
- Weekend instruction
- Video recording as a 'take-home' instructional tool
- Accommodation on-campus
Registration Information
Facilities and Accommodations
Drumming Program Guidelines
Based on ability level, areas of interest and/or personal strengths and weaknesses, the following subject areas may be included:
- Basic to advanced rudiments
- Reading and writing scores
- Proper technique
- Solo composition and pipe band scoring
- Drum maintenance
- Tone and tuning
- Psychological preparation for the competitor
- Playing in a drum corps
- Teaching techniques.
What to Bring
Required:
Drum sticks, drum pad, snare drum, manuscript paper, pencil, and paper.
Optional:
Highland dress, current repertoire, cassette recorder, and blank tapes.
Please note: Practice aids can be purchased in The College's Celtic Gift and Highland Supply Outlet.
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