We’re pleased to announce that registration is open for the Pipers' Gathering, to be held August 10-13, 2007, at the Killington Grand Hotel and Conference Center in Killington, Vermont. We look forward to greeting new friends, meeting old friends and having a great weekend of piping.
This year, we are offering your choice of mail-in registration or online registration via PayPal.
Link to general registration information:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/Registra ... tion.shtml>
Link to online registration:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/Registra ... 2007.shtml>
Link to mail-in registration forms:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/RegistrationForms.shtml>
<b>INSTRUCTORS</b>
Border Pipes: Fin Moore
English Pipes: Pete Stewart
Northumbrian small pipes: Dick Hensold, Colin Ross
Scottish small pipes: Annie Grace, Barry Shears
Uilleann pipes: Eamonn Dillon, Bill Ochs, Deb Quigley
Whistle: Andrea Mori
Instructor bios are available on our website at:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/Instructors2007.shtml>
<b>FEES</b>
Fees for the 2007 Pipers' Gathering are as follows:
Pipers - Includes group piping instruction, afternoon workshops, Saturday & Sunday night events.
Early Bird (Before June 1): $115
June 1 to July 27: $125
After July 27, registration at the gate: $140
Observer - Includes afternoon workshops and both evening events, but excludes group pipe instruction.
Two-Day Observer - Saturday and Sunday: $55
One-Day: Observer - Either Saturday or Sunday: $35
Tickets for Evening Events - Piper and Two-Day Observer fees include both evenings. One-day Observer fee includes one evening.
Saturday Night Concert: $15
Sunday Night Concert: $15
* Children under 12 free
* The general public is invited into the Vendors' area during the day at no cost.
A limited number of private lessons will be available at the rate of $45/hour on a first come/first served basis. One lesson per registrant. Fees support The Pipers' Gathering. Confirmation of lessons or wait-list will be by email or postcard. If applicable, refund will be made at the Registration Desk.
<b>REFER A FRIEND, GET BUCKS BACK!</b>
Do you have a piping friend who's never been to The Pipers' Gathering? Or perhaps one who hasn't been to the Gathering since the North Hero days? Refer them to the Pipers' Gathering, and receive $10 back on your registration fee when they register as a Piper. Complete details of the referral program are available on the website at:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/ReferAFriend.shtml>
<b>REMEMBER TO BOOK YOUR ROOM!</b>
If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to book your room at the Killington Grand Hotel. Booking information is available on our web site at:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/LodgingGrand.shtml>
When booking your room, remember to mention The Pipers’ Gathering to ensure you receive our special group rates.
<b>DONATIONS</b>
It costs over $20,000 to bring you the Pipers' Gathering each year, only a portion of which is covered by registration fees. We depend on grants and donations to keep bringing the best instructors and music to Killington. 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.
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/Donations.shtml>
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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 Mark Stayton, Treasurer, The Pipers' Gathering, Inc., 97 N. 3rd Ave., Royersford, PA 19468.
Thank you for your continued interest and support,
The Board of Directors of The Pipers' Gathering, Inc.:
Rick Damon, Chairman
Mark Stayton, Treasurer
Dawn Littlepage, Secretary
Bill Gority
Richard Shuttleworth
Judy Stayton