What should I bring?
Please be prepared to play your pipes and your practice chanter. Any sheet music or reference books you work with can be helpful as well. The workshop provides a small notebook and pen for your notes.
What piobaireachd will be covered?
The instructors will plan their material from the list of piobaireachd submitted by attendees. Some may also choose to offer a ‘first look’ at a piece that no one has included on their lists (the sheet music will be provided for these cases.)
Can I play my entire piobaireachd?
Each attendee is welcome to play at least 1 or 2 movements of their piobaireachd. If class size and time allows, the instructors may have some participants perform their entire piece.
What type of feedback should I expect?
All of our instructors are certified judges with their respective associations and will provide specific verbal feedback on attendee’s performance. Again, class size and time permitting, this feedback may be a few minutes or longer in duration.
Where should I stay?
The workshop has retained a block of rooms at a special conference rate at the Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center, less than 2 miles from the workshop on the Carnegie Mellon University campus.
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Where should I eat?
Saturday lunch is provided by the workshop (menu choice provided at registration), and the Cohon University Center contains multiple dining options. There are also many local restaurants within a 1-mile radius of campus and the hotel.
Why attend if I don’t compete as a soloist?
The workshop offers you the opportunity to play for our world-class instructors and receive their feedback directly. If you’re seeking expert advice on improving your play, the workshop is an excellent way to elevate your piobaireachd performance!
Where can I get updates about the workshop?
The best way to get updates on this year’s workshop is by following the event on the Pittsburgh Piping Society Facebook page. If you have any questions please message us on Facebook or email us at pittsburghpipingsociety@gmail.com
