The Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association Workshop Series Youth - The Future of Piping and Drumming

The Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association is pleased to announce two workshops which will be held at the Nova Scotia Community College, Truro Campus, September 17 and October 29. These workshops are open to all youth ages 14- 25. Participants should be playing pipes or drums for minimal one year to benefit from course programs.

Both workshops will provide instruction in the areas of theory, tuning, maintenance, technique, performance/competition standards and personal performance. The first workshop is designed to introduce students to music theory, instrument operation, maintenance and tuning the instrument. In the October workshop, students will receive additional music theory and instrument operation and also sessions relating to competition grade standards, technique, execution, music expression and instrument control.

These workshops are designed to encourage and build your confidence for performances and provide information in music selection, technique, interpretation and expression in performance and in competition. Our instructors are experts in field of music, whether as instructors, judges or as competitors. They have been there, where you are now.

Please note classes will be limited to 15 to provide ideal learning environment. Please register early. Upon receipt of your application you will receive confirmation from the Workshop Coordinators.

Full details are available in the document below. Join us September 17 and October 29!

- workshop series info and registration form

The easiest way to register for the workshop series is to follow these steps:

Fill out and e-mail the workshop series application form to andyandbev@seasidehighspeed.com. Click Paypal.com Click SEND MONEY, then click Send Money Online. Enter the total amount (ex: 2 workshops - $70.00) Select Buying Something and click continue. The email address to use for your Paypal payment is rmacdonald@acpba.ca. Enter your e-mail address (where the payment receipt will be sent). Complete the requested information and send the payment via your chosen preferred method of payment.