Spring School

Workshops on specific aspects of piping, such as canntaireachd, instrument handling, history of Scottish Piping origins, marching techniques for pipe bands and more.

from May 25th to 28th 2023

in collaboration with:

Hotel Alba Serena

Via Alberello, 6 – 47843 Misano Adriatico (RN)

At the Spring School, courses from Beginner to Advanced level are held in collaboration with the National Piping Center of Glasgow and it is the only opportunity in Italy to take the internationally recognized PDBQ  exams for the Great Highland Bagpipe up to Tutor Level. This year we will have as guests, Finlay MacDonald and Wilson Brown. Below you will find the general program  which will be followed soon by a more detailed timetable including the exam days and times.

Teachers

Finlay MacDonald

Great Highland Bagpipe

Wilson Brown

Great Highland Bagpipe

Alberto Massi

Great Highland Bagpipe

Fees

Shared Room

385 €

Single Room

420 € - SOLD OUT!!!

Guest

220 €

The exam fees (indicated in the subscription form) are to be paid separately.
It is also possible to stay on Wednesday night (May 24th), at a price of 30 €.

Program

Thursday, May 25th

  • Arrival in the morning and check-in
  • 1:00 PM – Lunch
  • Afternoon: formation of classes, lessons and pipe band practice
  • 8:00 PM: Dinner
  • After Dinner: Ceilidh

Friday, May 26th

  • In the morning: lessons and workshops
  • 1:00 PM – Lunch
  • Afternoon: lessons and pipe band practice
  • 8:00 PM: Dinner
  • Afer dinner: Ceilidh

Saturday, May 27th

  • In the morning: lessons and workshops
  • 1:00 PM – Lunch
  • Afternoon: lessons and pipe band practice
  • 7:00 PM: Dinner
  • After dinner: Concert with teachers and massed pipe band. Place TBA.

Sunday, May 28th

  • In the morning: lessons and pipe band practice
  • 1:00 PM – Lunch
  • Aternoon: spring school report, certificate delivery and greetings

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