Bagpiping and Drumming Beginner Course - Winter 2017
Students will learn the basics of Highland bagpiping or pipe band snare drumming. This will include both the physical skills necessary to begin playing the instrument using practice equipment along with a fundamental introduction to reading music. By the end of the course, diligent students should be able to play their very first piece of music - a "tune" for pipers or a "score" for drummers. The course provides the foundations necessary to carry on learning at increasing ability levels.
COURSE LOCATION
All classes will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
COURSE SCHEDULE
This ten-session beginner course will operate on Tuesdays as follows:
- January 16, 2018
- January 23, 2018
- January 30, 2018
- February 06, 2018
- February 13, 2018
- February 20, 2018
- February 27, 2018
- March 06, 2018
- March 13, 2018
- March 20, 2018
Due to the cumulative nature of the course, it is important for students to attend all scheduled classes.
CLASS TIMES
On all dates indicated, there will be separate class times based on age.
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7pm Youth Class is open to students age 9 to 17 -
8pm Adult Class is open to students 18 and up
CLASS SIZE
There is a class minimum of 4 students. If there are not 4 students registered by the end of enrollment, you will be notified about a delay in the start of the class. The course will then begin as soon as there are 4 students registered. The number of instructors will be increased to accommodate the number of students registered in order to keep class sizes appropriate. Upon the registration of the 10th student in any class, another teacher will be engaged and the class will be split to ensure every student receives a high quality of instruction!
ACCEPTANCE AND COURSE FEES
- The course tuition is $175 and there is a one-time practice equipment fee of $75.
- If a student continues to additional course levels, the same equipment will be used.
When this enrollment application has been completed, a member of our staff will confirm with you via email and provide appropriate payment instructions. To confirm enrollment, payment must be made no later than Monday, January 8th, when registration for this session closes.
REFUND POLICY
Once enrollment is closed, the practice equipment will be ordered and the associated fee cannot be refunded. Once the course begins, tuition will not be refunded. In the event of a significant ongoing attendance conflict, once classes have begun, credit for the course may be held for the student to return in the next course session.
