The Pipers’ Gathering
Friday, August 12 to Monday August 15, 2005
Killington, VT
Come and enjoy a weekend full of traditional music played on the bagpipes of Ireland, England, Scotland and the border counties. Attend workshops, learn from some of the best instructors in the world, participate in seminars, and meet friends, both old and new, to exchange ideas and tunes throughout the weekend. Complete information and registration forms for download are now available on our website at http://pipersgathering.org/Registration/Registration.htm.
Activities take place at the Killington Grand Hotel, located near Route 4, 11 miles East of Rutland, Vt. Registration desk will be open Friday night and at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Friday evening meet-and-greet: An opportunity for old friends to get together and for newcomers to meet other participants and their instructors for the weekend in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Whether in the bar, lobby area, or restaurant, you can be sure of a friendly welcome and good craic.
Performers and Instructors for the 2005 Pipers’ Gathering include:
Uilleann Pipes: Brian McNamara, Emmett Gill, and Anthony Santoro
Scottish small pipes: Ellen MacPhee and Iain MacDonald
Northumbrian small pipes: Richard & Anita Evans and Dick Hensold
Border Pipes: Matt Seattle and Hamish Moore
English Pipes: Julian Goodacre
Pipemakers: As in past years, many established pipemakers will attend, as will some newer entrants to the pipemaking profession.
Activities: Group bagpipe instruction, individual lessons, informative talks and demonstrations, recitals, reed making and pipe maintenance, pipes of every type. Instruments, recordings and books for sale, traditional Irish seisiun plus informal music making everywhere!
Registration: Choose from three levels of participation: Full Participant - $95 before June 1, $105 June 1- July 29, $120 after July 29, Observer (for non-pipers), includes concert(s) - $50/Two-day or $30/One-day, or evening events only - $15/event, children under 12 free. Mail registration closes on Friday, July 29th; after July 29th, all registrations must be done at the event.
For payment in Canadian funds: Because of banking provisions in the US, we have established a separate process for payment of cheques drawn on Canadian banks. Full Participant fees are set at $130 CAN before June 1, $145 CAN between June 1-July 29, Gate Registration $160 CAN. Two-day Observer fees are $65 CAN, One-day Observer fees are $38 CAN. Please make cheques out to Richard Shuttleworth and mail with registration form to Steve Bliven at the address on the form. Mail registration closes on Friday, July 29th, after which registration is at the event.
Concerts: Concerts on both Saturday and Sunday evenings will feature world class piping!
Handicapped Accessible: The Pipers’ Gathering is handicapped accessible. Please inquire about large-print programs, sign language interpretation, and wheelchair seating at all activities.
For More Information: For more information and registration forms, visit our web site at: www.pipersgathering.org or call Rick Damon at (802) 584-4080, M-F during evenings and weekends.
Lodgings: It is advisable to book hotel or campground reservations early. For lodging information contact the Killington Grand Hotel at 1-800-282-9955 and mention the Pipers’ Gathering to take advantage of our group rates. Accommodation at various prices and at different hotels may be booked through this 1-800 number; consult the ACCOMMODATION section of our Web page to learn the details of all the available choices:
If you wish to camp, please contact Dawn Littlepage at Dawn.Littlepage@pipersgathering.org or call her at (802) 223-2242 M-F during evenings and weekends for more information.
Silent Auction of Uilleann Pipes: A half set of “flat” pipes in C by renowned makers Koehler & Quinn, fitted with a Mac Harg bag and Goodacre bellows will be offered at a silent auction during the Pipers’ Gathering weekend. Now is your chance to own a top-class instrument without having to endure years of waiting. The pipes will be displayed in their unassembled state and will be tied into the bag to suit the requirements of the eventual purchaser. PROSPECTIVE BUYERS MUST ATTEND THE PIPERS’ GATHERING WEEKEND TO BID ON THESE PIPES.
The Board of the Pipers’ Gathering Inc. wishes to express its gratitude to Koehler & Quinn, The Wee Piper (Michael Mac Harg), and Julian Goodacre for their generous support of the Pipers’ Gathering.
Pipers Gathering CD: Last year we produced a CD entitled “The Pipers Gathering: Live from North Hero”. This is a collection of 19 of the choicest concert performances from the 2001-2002 events. The cost is $15 plus $4.45, shipping and handling. Check our web site for track listing and performers as well as reviews and comments from purchasers. There is a line on the registration form if you would like to order a copy. Some remaining copies of the CD may be available at the event.
Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help us run things as smoothly as possible. Volunteers are needed for transporting artists, helping at the information desk, helping with CD/T-shirt sales during the day, assistance at the evening concerts and other tasks. If you are willing to help, please check the box on the registration form.
Continued Support: Those who were at the concerts last year may remember this mantra. “What is the greatest nation in the world? DONATION!” It costs over $20,000 to bring you the Pipers’ Gathering weekend each year, only half of which is covered by registration fees. The balance is raised through grants, donations, sales of T-shirts, CDs, etc. Did I say donations? Please consider a donation to help ensure that one of your favorite weekends of the year will still be there for you in the future.
The Pipers’ Gathering, Inc., presenter of The Pipers’ Gathering, is registered as a non-profit corporation in the State of Vermont and is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit organization under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. Tax-deductible contributions are gratefully accepted by
Steve Bliven, Treasurer
The Pipers’ Gathering, Inc
49 Plains Field Drive
South Dartmouth, MA 02748