Classes are structured from beginners to the experienced, through a series of structured classes. The goal of our program is for our students to acquire the necessary skills to become a performing member of the Western Scots Pipe Band. Instruction is by the senior members of the band, each of whom has many years of highland arts teaching experience.
Contact the band for more information. There is an email link at the bottom of this page.
Classes are on the scheduled Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the band practice location. Private lessons can also be arranged.
The calendar for 2002 beginning September 2002 is as follows:
First Semester - 14 Weeks:
September 15, 22, 29.
October 6, 13, 20, 27.
November 3, 10, 17, 24.
December 1, 8, 15.
Second Semester - 15 Weeks:
January 12, 19, 26.
February 2, 9, 16, 23.
March 2, 9, 16, 23.
April 6, 13, 20, 27.
Students are required to provide their own practice chanters, or sticks & practice pads.
The Victoria Highland Games are held the Victoria Day Weekend in May. We ask our students to set aside Sunday to compete in the piping and drumming solo events in the morning, and with the pipe band competition in the afternoon.