Our Summer School provides a unique day camp with living and learning experience for students from around the globe. Traditionally, this summer session has attracted beginner and advanced level students from as far away as Scotland, Singapore, and the United States, as well as pupils from across Canada.
View the Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board Examination Syllabus for detailed description of piping instruction.
Anyone interested in taking The Institute of Piping preparitory course, in conjunction with Summer School or Workshop classes, may do so a for an additional cost of $100.00 (Canadian Funds)
Instructor
2008 Dates
Hours of Instruction
Tuition Fee
Program Guidelines
What to Bring
Instructors
Matthew MacLaine and Scott MacAulay
2008 Dates
Hours of Instruction
Classes are held daily from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays.
Each Friday, at 12:00 pm, a closing recital featuring faculty and students is held. Students are presented with a College of Piping certificate. Full tuition scholarships are based on outstanding achievement and may be awarded to deserving students. All family members are invited to attend.
Tuition Fee
$450/week (Cdn Funds) - PAID IN FULL
July 7 - 11, 2008 - All levels (Hall Scholarship students included)
July 14 - 18, 2008 - All levels
July 21 - 25, 2008 - All levels
July 28 - August 1, 2008 - All levels
Anyone interested in taking The Institute of Piping preparitory course, in conjunction with Summer School or Workshop classes, may do so a for an additional cost of $100.00 (Canadian Funds)
Registration Information
Facilities and Accommodations
Program Guidelines
Beginner: 0 - 2 years playing chanter or pipes
Intermediate: Grade 5 - Grade 3
Advanced: Grade 2 - Open Professional.
Based on ability level, areas of interest and/or personal strengths and needs, the following subject areas may be included:
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Intermediate |
Advanced |
- Institute of Piping syllabus
- finger posture
- basic music theory
- reading and writing music
- basic technique
- effective practice techniques
- reed selection
- tone and tuning
- bagpipe care and maintenance
- piobaireachd appreciation
- basic piobaireachd movements.
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- Institute of Piping syllabus
- music theory
- writing music
- technique
- effective practice techniques
- reed selection and manipulation
- tone and tuning
- bagpipe care and maintenance
- complete piobaireachd technique
- piobaireachd prescribed tunes
- introduction to canntaireachd
- trials and tribulations of competition
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- Institute of Piping syllabus
- piobaireachd
- canntaireachd
- maximizing practice efficiency
- psychological preparation for competition
- writing harmonies
- composing techniques
- constructing medleys
- stagecraft
- effective teaching methods
- running a productive pipe band practice.
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Practice chanter, College of Piping Tutor Vol.1, manuscript paper, pencil and paper, bagpipe and a kilt outfit, if possible.
Intermediate & Advanced:
Practice chanter, bagpipe, music for current repertoire, music manuscript, pencils, paper and a kilt outfit.
Please note: Practice aids can be purchased in The College's Celtic Gift and Highland Supply Outlet.
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