Bagpipes

Introduction to Bagpipes

This course is open to all students seeking to learn how to play the Great Highland Bagpipes.  Students are not required to have any previous musical experience, only the desire to learn and the commitment to practicing their lessons.  Students are provided with a practice chanter and a copy of an instructor generated course material booklet.  They receive basic level instructions in reading, writing, listening and playing activities to begin developing their basic skills, playing skills and musical notation skills as it pertains to Bagpiping.  The artistry of music is developed according to the potential of the students and opportunities to give service to the school and community is provided through performances in public.  By the conclusion of this course, a student will begin to transition from playing a practice chanter to playing a Great Highland Bagpipe.  In lieu of the flexibility with other after school classes/activities, school holidays, and other events which may interfere with the regular Monday meeting, there may be an additional class meeting set at the discretion of the instructors either after school or during one free per 7 day cycle.

This course meets every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Chorus Room on the lower level of the Student Center. 

Open to all students.

Bagpipes

This is a performance course for students with already developed basic skills in bagpiping.  The student will continue to develop their skills in playing the Great Highland Bagpipe and become a member of the Celtic Friars Pipe Band.  The student continues to develop musical skills through the study of varied musical material and performance techniques.  Basic show and marching band techniques will also be introduced.  The artistry of music continues to be developed according to the potential of the students and opportunities to give service to the school and community is provided through performances in public.  Members of the Celtic Friars Pipe Band are required to perform in various concerts, parades and for athletic events throughout the school year.  By the conclusion of the course, a student will develop a full repertoire of pipe band music and the skill and confidence needed to start both individual and band level competitive experiences.  Conflicts with some extracurricular activities may occur.

This course meets every Thursday at 2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Chorus Room on the lower level of the Student Center.

Pre-requisite: Intro. To Bagpipes (or equivalent) Student MUST Be Able to Read Music

Bagpipes - Honors

Teacher recommendation is required.  This is a performance course for students with advanced skills in bagpiping.  Through this course, the student will further sharpen musical skills and examine historical and interpretive elements of classical bagpiping, Piobaireachd, as well as strengthen their skills as an individual piper through individual competitive experiences.  The student will develop leadership skills by serving in leadership positions with the Celtic Friars Pipe Band while performing in various concerts, parades, athletic events, and both Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (E.U.S.P.B.A.) Metropolitan Branch sanctioned Individual and Band Competition events.  Historical and musical analysis of the compositions being performed, with academic reports, are an integral component of this class and individual original musical compositions are encouraged.  By the conclusion of this course, a student will have developed a full repertoire of pipe band music and the skill and the necessary confidence needed to actively participate in both individual and band level competitive experiences.  Conflicts with some extracurricular activities may occur.

This course meets every Monday and Thursday at 2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Chorus Room on the lower level of the Student Center.

Pre-requisite:  Audition and Approval of Pipe Band Director Required