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Here is some
of the information I got while I was there...
Background
The College of Piping
and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada
SUMMERSIDE
- The College of Piping and Celtic Performing
Arts of Canada was established in 1990 as a non-profit organization and a
registered Canadian charity. It is the only year-round school of it’s kind
in North America and it enjoys an association with The College of Piping
in Glasgow, Scotland. It is a world-class educational facility and visitor
attraction with a mandate that aims to preserve and promote the Celtic
heritage of Canada’s most Celtic province - and a history that defines
Canada as a whole. A variety of study options are available for the
serious student or Celtic enthusiast in the areas of traditional Highland
bagpiping, snare drumming, step dancing, Highland dancing, fiddling and
Gaelic singing.
Inspiring excellence in
Celtic performing arts through quality educational programming continues
to be the core mission of the College of Piping. The student body of the
College has grown from only 30 students in 1990 to over 400 students in
2002.
The College of Piping is
also Summerside’s busiest entertainment venue and has experienced a steady
and significant increase in the number of visitors annually. The College
of Piping’s Celtic Festival showcases Island talent in Celtic performing
arts, allowing visitors to experience the Celtic culture and heritage
inherent in a population of which seventy percent are of Scottish and
Irish ancestry.
The College is an anchor in
the tourism product offering of the city of Summerside - and the province
of Prince Edward Island - and serves as an important tool for the
promotion and the awareness of Canada’s culture. The College of Piping’s
visitors and students hail from all over the world. Island youth
especially benefit from the College’s programming through the Doug and
Debbie Hall Scholarship which entitles all Island youth between the ages
of eight and eighteen to study piping and drumming free of charge.
The College’s Celtic
Festival brings this experience to the Prince Edward Island visitor. It
showcases Island talent and impresses on visitors the importance and
vitality of our culture. This is what they take home with them to New
Brunswick, Ontario, New England or overseas - an impression of our pride
and pursuit of preservation of our ancestral traditions.
CONTACT:
Sheri Lee McKenna
Marketing Manager
The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada
619 Water Street East
Summerside, PE CIN 4H8
Phone:(902) 436-5377
Fax: (902) 436-4930
Email: sherilee@piping.pe.ca
Piping Internship
Program
THIS INTENSIVE-STUDY
PROGRAM IS FOR THE SERIOUS STUDENT OF THE BAGPIPE. - The applicant is
required to submit a brief biographical sketch detailing background,
interests, and aspirations accompanied with two letters of references and
a $500.00 deposit.
Students can choose to
attend one, two or all three twelve-week terms. It is designed as a
personal growth program, which is tailored to the specific needs of the
individual. The College offers the student a unique opportunity to enjoy
learning, performance, travel, competition and the interaction of all
Celtic disciplines in a specifically designed, world-class facility.
The College encourages
community-based activities, which strive to build team spirit while
working towards a common goal of excellence. Leadership skills will be
developed through the student’s involvement in the annual Summerside
Highland Gathering, assistant teaching assignments, and participation in
community activities. Furthermore, all piping immersion students are
encouraged to study an introductory level course in Highland snare
drumming for an appreciation of the ensemble of pipes and drums.
The student will be
eligible to compete with The College Pipe Band as well as participate in
regional solo piping events. An Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association
membership is required. As many as eight Highland games are held during
the competition season throughout Eastern Canada.
STUDENT SCHEDULE - Lessons
are conducted Monday through Friday each week for one and one-half hours
each day. Students will be accountable for daily practice time (supervised
and unsupervised), weekly apprentice teaching and written assignments.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS -
Lessons (Monday to Friday), practice, band participation, weekly assistant
teaching, weekly report and a term paper. Students entering the internship
program will also be required to take an active part in the spring and
fall workshops either as a student or an assistant teacher.
TUITION - is $2,000.00
(Canadian Funds) for each twelve-week term.
ACCOMMODATION - The College
of Piping has a residence that can house 2 to 4 long-term students. Each
residence has a kitchen, common area with sofa, washroom and two bedrooms,
each with bunk beds. Furniture, major appliances, microwave oven, dishes
and cutlery are supplied. Supervision for students after teaching hours is
not provided. Therefore, students must be 18 years of age or older to be
considered for on-campus housing.
PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE
WWW.COLLEGEOFPIPING.COM FOR DETAILED INFORMATION
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Highland Bagpiping
UPEI & The College of Piping team up to offer
Canada’s first degree program in Highland Bagpiping
The senate of the University of Prince Edward Island
has approved that students interested in pursuing high-level study in the
craft and artistry of Highland bagpiping, within the context of a liberal
education, would be able to earn a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in
Highland Bagpiping at the University of Prince Edward Island once approval
is received from the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.
"The College of Piping has enhanced PEI’s rich heritage
in Celtic culture by providing exceptional instruction in highland
bagpipes," says IJPEI President Wade MacLauchlan. "Combining this with
UPEI’s strength as a leader in liberal arts education makes sense.
Graduates of the program will be well-rounded citizens with knowledge and
cultural awareness."
UPEI would be the first university in Canada and the
third in the world to offer a degree program with the option to specialize
in Highland bagpiping. It will provide the opportunity for local, regional
and international students to expand their skills and education in this
field.
"The entire, worldwide piping community will be pleased
to see that the University of Prince Edward Island has shown the
initiative to establish this new degree program," says Scott MacAulay,
Director of The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada. "I
am confident that the number of students from around the world who come to
PEI to obtain knowledge of the Great Highland Bagpipe, will continue to
grow especially now that the students can leave with a degree."
Over the past ten years, The College of Piping and
Celtic Performing Arts of Canada has established a reputation for being a
leading international institution for learning the great highland bagpipe.
Students from Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Singapore, the
Marshall Islands and even Scotland have come to The College in Summerside
to study bagpiping.
To be admitted to the program, students must
successfully audition at the level equivalent to the Institute of Piping’s
Certificate.
"The University values the opportunity to utilize the
skills and talents of highly qualified instructors from The College of
Piping as sessional teachers in the new program, "says UPEI Dean of Arts,
Philip Smith. "The specialized instruction in highland bagpipes, combined
with standard courses in music theory and history, as well as the wide
range of electives available in the liberal arts and sciences, will create
a unique learning experience for students."
Upon receiving approval from the MPHEC, the University
expects to begin enrolling students in the 200 1/2002 academic year. UPEI
will offer eight new courses, at different levels of individualized
instruction.
Having The College of Piping in the province makes UPEI
uniquely positioned to become the first university in Canada to offer this
program. In September, 2000, The College announced the establishment of
the Doug and Debbie Hall Scholarship Program which allows PEI youth
between the ages of 8 and 18 years of age to study highland bagpiping for
free.
"The response to the scholarship program has been
phenomenal," says MacAulay. "With more than 200 new students taking
advantage of the program, The College of Piping may effectively become, in
part, a preparatory school for future candidates in UPEI’s new degree
program in highland bagpiping."
Summer School 2004
Summer school provides a unique day-camp, living, and
learning experience for students from around the globe. Traditionally,
these summer sessions have attracted beginner to advanced students.
Students with appropriate attire and repertoire will be invited to
participate in the "Come to the ceilidh" stage production.
Piping - Instructor -
Lynda Mackay
(All Levels)
July 5 - 9, 2004
- Scholarship
Students
July 12 - 16,
2004 -
Youth/Adults
July 19 - 23,
2004 -
Youth/Adults
July 26 - July
30, 2004 - Adults
Tuition Fee $325.00/session (Canadian Funds)
DrummIng - Instructor -
Christine Dowling
(All Levels)
July 5 - 9, 2004
- Scholarship
Students
July 12 -16, 2004 -
All ages
Tuition Fee $325.00/Session (Canadian Funds)
Highland Dancing - Instructor
- Jessica
Macleod-Dent
July 12 - 16,
2004 -
Pre-Premier
July 19 - 23,
2004 - Premier
Tuition Fee $200/Session (Canadian Funds)
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 Friday. Students are presented with a College of
Piping certificate.
Step Dancing - Instructor
- Sarah Hay
(Two Years of Dancing)
July 5 - 9, 2004
Tuition Fee $100/session (Canadian Funds)
Hours of Instruction
Classes are held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Students are
presented with a College of Piping certificate.
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, based on outstanding achievement,
may be awarded to deserving students. Family members are invited to
attend.
BEGINNER HIGHLAND
DANCING July 26 -
July 30, 2004 -
1 Hour each Day -
$40.00/Week
BEGINNER
STEP DANCING July 26 -
July 30, 2004 -
1 Hour Each Day -
$40.00/Week
Workshops 2004
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.
Piping/Drumming
Spring Sessions (Grade 4 & up -
Pipers/Drummers)
March 8 - 12, 2004
April 5
- 9, 2004
Fall Sessions (Grade 4 & Up -
Pipers/Drummers)
October 4 - 8, 2004
November 1 -5, 2004
Tuition Fee
$450 /session (Canadian Funds)
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 Friday. Students are presented with a College of
Piping certificate. Students in this program are encouraged to write
Institute of Piping examinations for certification.
Gaelic Singing & Language
JUNE 28, 29, 30, 2004
Annette Gillis, who was born and raised in Carloway,
Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Annette is a native Gaelic speaker who has an
extensive background in Gaelic language as both a student and teacher. As
a primary school teacher, in Bragar on the Isle of Lewis, Annette was
intimately involved with the teaching and preparation of children who
successfully competed in the oral, solo and choral events both at Local
and National Mod level.
In recent years, singing & drama became a particularly
enjoyable focus for Annette while she was employed as a Primary School
Teacher in Gaelic Medium Units in Scotland. These Units include Gaelic
Culture in the curriculum thus giving hundreds of children the opportunity
to learn important Gaelic traditions from a young age.
Classes will be held on June 28 through June 30, 2004,
from 10:00 AM - 12:OO PM and from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM.
Tuition will be $150 per student and classes are on a
first come first served basis. If you have an interest in Gaelic singing
or speaking and would like to learn, sign up now by contacting the
registrar 1-877-BAGPIPE
There is of course lots more information on there web
site at
www.collegeofpiping.com
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