Excellence Awards

Awards are offered in all disciplines to recognize excellence, encourage further study and development, and assist parents with tuition costs.  For more information about funding a Award, please contact us at 1-877-BAG-PIPE or info@collegeofpiping.com

Available Awards:
The Doug and Debbie Hall Pipe Band Scholarship
 
doug and debbie hallDoug and Debbie Hall make their homes in Cincinnati, Ohio and Springbrook, Prince Edward Island. They have had a long affiliation as donors, students, and advisors to The College of Piping. They have chosen to become the patrons for The College of Piping Pipe Band. Doug and Debbie recognize the importance of the role of music in children's lives and they believe strongly that the personal development of a child is impacted positively through group activities.

Goals of the Hall Pipe Band Scholarship:
  • To inspire Belonging through performing and working with others
  • To inspire a sense of Accomplishment through learning achievements
  • To inspire Fun & Excitement through music performance
  • To inspire Leadership through personal and group competitions

As the patrons of The College of Piping Pipe Band, Doug and Debbie Hall have made it possible for hundreds of Island youth to experience and enjoy the power of music. In so doing, they are providing inspiration for parents to stand up, reach out and make a difference in the lives of their children.

Eligible students must:
  • Be 8-18 years old
  • Be residents of Prince Edward Island
  • Enroll in lessons in Highland bagpiping or drumming
  • Give serious consideration to joining The College of Piping Pipe Band once they are deemed capable
A Scholarship includes:
  • One weekly group lesson from September through June

Scholarship recipients are expected to:
  • Write a thank you letter to Doug & Debbie Hall - Delivered to The College by December 1st of each year
  • Attend classes and practices regularly
  • Demonstrate a commitment to learning

Value of a Scholarship

The total value of the Scholarship is $592.00

How to Apply

The Scholarship packages are available at The College of Piping


Doug and Debbie Hall Excellence Award

These annual Awards, established by Doug and Debbie Hall, are awarded to students who have shown excellence in their discipline, or students who demonstrate the potential for excellence.  There are nine Awards in total: two in Highland bagpiping, two in snare drumming, two in Highland dancing and three in Step dancing. 

Doug & Debbie Hall believe that all of the hopes and dreams we have for our children are within our grasp.  All we have to do is reach out and believe in them.

Congratulations to the 2011 winners of The Doug and Debbie Hall Excellence Awards

Bagpiping – Alyson MacLean
Bagpiping – Jordan Chowen
Drumming – Devin Paynter
Drumming – Daniel Kooy
Highland Dancing – Carly MacKenzie
Highland Dancing – Briana Pineau
Step Dancing – Ayren Scott
Step Dancing – Robert Larsen
Step Dancing – Rebekah Brown


The Bill Barnett Award

Dr. Bill Barnett is a College of Piping summer school student who makes an annual trek from Monroe, Louisiana to Summerside every year.  Dr. Barnett created the Award for a piping student who has shown excellence and who would best benefit from weekly private instruction in addition to their weekly group lesson. 

Congratulations to the 2011 winner, Carsen Campbell!

The Munro Family Award

The Munro Family Award was established in 2000 by Penelope Munro in honour of her family and their history on Prince Edward Island.  The Award is awarded annually to a deserving student enrolled in The College of Piping drumming program.  The recipient must be a resident of Prince Edward Island and be in at least their second year of studies.  The student must demonstrate a commitment to their art.

Congratulations to the 2011 winner, Robin Burton!


Marion Riehl Awards

marion RiehlThe Marion Riehl Awards are awarded annually to Highland dance students at The College of Piping.  The intention of the Award is to encourage young people to study and participate in the ancient art of Highland dance.

Marion Riehl created these Awards in recognition of her family's Scottish heritage.  Both Mrs. Riehl's mother's and father's ancestors came from Scotland and settled in Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Jennie (Simpson) Humphrey, was a descendant of William and Janet (Winchester) Simpson, who were the very first settlers of Cavendish in 1790.  Their log cabin was built by a pond in what today is the Green Gables Golf Course in the National Park.

The Riehl Awards recognize excellence in Highland dancing and are awarded to The College of Piping Highland dance students who attain the most points at the Summerside Highland Gathering in each of the competitive levels.


Congratulations to the 2011 winner, Kate Ross!

The Ernest Shaw Memorial Award (Munro Award)

This Award was established in 1999 by Penelope Munro to honour the memory of her father, the late Ernest Shaw.  The Shaw lineage can be traced back to the late 1700s when most of the first families arrived from Scotland to Prince Edward Island.  The Award is awarded annually to a deserving student enrolled in the bagpiping program.  The recipient must be a resident of Prince Edward Island and be in at least their second year of studies.  The student must demonstrate a commitment to their art.

Congratulations to the 2011 winner, Sherra Rogers!

Student of the Year Awards

One student from each discipline will receive this award at the Year End Recital in June. The awards reward students who consistently demonstrate the community spirit of the College in their actions, commitment and their interaction with others.

Step Dancing – Ariana MacFarlane
Bagpiping – Catherine MacDonald
Drumming – Frank Bowness
Highland Dancing – Sarah MacDonald

Overall Student of the Year:
Hayley Porter and Shanae Rogers

Winners of all awards receive a ½ hour private lesson from September to June

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