Bagpipes 101
Grades: 7 – Adult
Teacher: Eric Albert
Room: Messinger Hall 1
Time: Mondays, 5:45 – 6:45pm
Dates: March 18, 25; April 8, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20; June 3
Tuition: $160 per semester
Tuition with lessons (10% off): $144 per semester
Tuition with lessons and two or more concurrent 17-week classes or ensembles (15% off): $136 per semester
If you have ever thought “How cool would it be to play bagpipes?”, this is your chance! Bagpipes 101 will get you started on your journey to becoming a competent bagpiper. Whether you want to become a casual player for your own enjoyment, or play in one of the areas many bands for perhaps become an advanced piping soloist in competitions and recitals around the country, we can help make your dream a reality. Specifically, we will cover:
-Maintenance and proper care of the practice chanter
-Tuning of the practice chanter
-Learn the bagpipe scale and basic embellishments with proper technique
-Learn to read bagpipe musical notation
-Learn several beginner bagpipe tunes including Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, and many others
-Understanding of the parts of a full set of bagpipes
-Next steps to acquire an affordable full set of pipes with sources list
You will not need to invest in a full set of pipes to start. All you will need is a basic practice chanter (a recorder like instrument), a tutor book, and some instruction. ECMS has partnered with Colin Nesbit, owner of The Pipers Cove, to provide the practice chanter and tutor book package for just $99.95.
How to Register
New students and students registering after mid-September: ECMS Registration Form
Continuing ECMS students may re-register online from May until September.
Paper registration forms available upon request: (585) 274-1400
Once registered, students may begin attending classes. The only registration confirmation you will receive is your bill. You may log on to check your registrations at any time. Click here for complete details on registration and policies.
