2027 Kids Highland Pipes and Drums Weekend Registration

Welcome to Winter School!

Winter School is an opportunity to learn tunes and technique from some of the best players and the most inspiring instructors of Scottish music, spending time in community with fellow musicians and music appreciators, and just have fun!

The Kids Highland Pipes & Drumming Weekend is a shorter, youth-oriented program at Winter School that will take place concurrently with the Piobaireachd program. Students arrive on Friday afternoon (January 29th) and the program begins with dinner on Friday night. The weekend will include multiple group classes, individual work, and fun evening gatherings. Classes end on Sunday, January 31st at noon.

This program is best-suited to kids aged 10-17 years who have some level piping or drumming experience already. Separate classes for different levels will be provided, and class levels will be tailored to the ability level of those that register. Beginners with one year of chanter experience will have a beginner track option. Please contact Cayley@CelticArts.org if you have questions about a student’s level.

Attendees will need to be accompanied by a chaperone, but one chaperone can be responsible for more than one student. Group registration discounts may be available. Please contact Cayley@CelticArts.org for more information.

Program Details

Housing
Housing at Seabeck Conference Center is in a variety of buildings around campus. Lodging, dining, and classrooms are all walkable. Each room available for this program will have 2-3 beds per room, and shared bathroom facilities.

If you are interested in a different type of housing option (i.e. larger groups staying together, chaperones that want to stay together, etc.), please contact Cayley@CelticArts.org

Meals
Seabeck can accommodate a limited number of specialty diets: vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and non-Celiac gluten free. Please note that Seabeck is also a completely nut free facility. Students will indicate any dietary restrictions during the checkout process. For students with allergies or dietary restrictions not listed above, options exist for storage of food brought from home.

Pricing
Prices for the Kids Highland Pipes & Drums Weekend include tuition, housing, and meals:

Student Cost = $370
Additional Student Cost = $320
Chaperone Cost = $300

If you are interested in a no-housing option (still includes meals and tuition), please contact Cayley@CelticArts.org

Transportation
All Winter School activities take place at the Seabeck Conference Center in Seabeck, WA. Once you arrive at Seabeck you will not need a vehicle. If you are flying in, the nearest airport is SeaTac, a 1.5 hour drive away. From the SeaTac airport you can take the Kitsap Airporter Shuttle to the Silverdale drop-off point, and a 15-minute taxi from Silverdale to Seabeck.

Winter School Scholarships
We are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of scholarships to help offset the costs of traveling to and participating in Winter School. Click here for more information on scholarships.

Payment Installments
Students have the option of paying for Winter School over three installments if preferred. All payments must be completed before the first day of Winter School; exact installment dates can be determined between the Celtic Arts Foundation and the student. If you would like to pay in installments, please follow the invoice instructions described above in the Scholarship section, and contact Roberta Bjorling (Roberta@celticarts.org or 360-416-4934) to arrange payment details.

Winter School Merchandise
Winter School t-shirts and hoodies are available for pre-order during registration. We won’t be printing any extra, so this is your only chance to order one! You will be asked for your shirt size during check-out.

A limited selection of other Celtic Arts Foundation merchandise including mugs, hats, and pins will be available for purchase at Winter School. Cash, check, or card are accepted for any merchandise purchases made at Winter School.

Registration
Please note that by registering to Winter School, you are agreeing to our waiver and policies. You can see a copy of our waiver and policies here. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Celtic Arts Foundation at 360-416-4934 or events@celticarts.org. Registration begins on August 26th.

Chaperones and students should each fill out this form.

Registrant Information

This registration is for a:

Who are you chaperoning?:

Name

First NameLast Name

E-mail

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Are you a piper or a drummer?

What is your competitive grade (if applicable)?

Birth Date of Student

MonthDayYear

All students under 18 must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian while attending Winter School. If a parent/guardian is unable to accompany their child a "designated guardian" must be named. The "designated guardian" must be an adult who can take responsibility for the minor student in the event of an emergency or any other situation requiring parental authority. Please provide the name of the parent or designated guardian ("chaperone") of the student and list their relationship to the student. Are you under 18?

Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Parent/Guardian Relationship to Student

If the designated guardian is not a parent or legal guardian of the student, do they have the authority to make medical decisions if the parent/guardian cannot be reached?

Name of parent or legal guardian authorizing the above questions.

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact's Name

First NameLast Name

Relationship to Attendee:

Emergency Contact's Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Other Program Details

Seabeck can accommodate a selection of special diets. Please indicate any dietary restrictions you have below. Please note that Seabeck is a nut-free facility. Students with food allergies not included on the list below do have access to refrigerate food brought from home; please contact CAF for more details. If you have concerns about dietary restrictions that are not listed here, please contact the Celtic Arts Foundation at 360-416-4934 or events@celticarts.org.

Do you have any medical problems, allergies, snoring, learning disabilities, etc., we need to be aware of? If yes, please describe below.

Will you be applying for a scholarship through the Celtic Arts Foundation?

Are you applying for a scholarship through another organization?

By entering my initials below, I am acknowledging that I have read, understood, and agreed to the Winter School policies available on the Celtic Arts Foundation website.

Kids Pipes & Drums Weekend at Winter School Registration