Registration is open for The Pipers' Gathering

[MarkS]

Registration is now open for the 2009 Pipers' Gathering, to be held August 14 - 17, 2009 in the Snowshed Lodge at the Killington Grand Hotel and Conference Center in Killington, Vermont. We look forward to meeting old friends, greeting new friends and having a great weekend of piping.

Link to general registration information:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/Registra ... tion.shtml >

Link to online registration:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/Registra ... 2009.shtml >

Link to mail-in registration forms:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/RegistrationForms.shtml >


INSTRUCTORS

Border pipes: Dan Houghton, Chris Ormston
English pipes: Julian Goodacre
Northumbrian small pipes: Dick Hensold, Andy May
Scottish small pipes: Ellen MacPhee, Jim McGillivray
Uilleann pipes: Eammonn Dillon, Benedict Koehler
Fiddle (Int/Adv levels only): Sarah Blair
Flute: Laura MacKenzie
Harp (Saturday only): Hilari Farrington
Whistle: Andrea Mori

Instructor bios are available on our website at:
<http://www.pipersgathering.org/Instructors2009.shtml >


FEES

Fees for the 2009 Pipers' Gathering are as follows:

Pipers and other Instrumentalists - Includes group instruction, afternoon workshops, Saturday & Sunday night events.
Early Bird (Before June 1): $130
June 1 to July 18: $140
After July 18, registration at the gate: $160

Observers (non-musicians) - Includes afternoon workshops and both evening events, but excludes group instruction.
Two-Day: - Saturday and Sunday: $60
One-Day: - Either Saturday or Sunday: $35

Tickets for evening concerts are $15. Piper and Two-Day Observer fees include both evenings. One-day Observer fee includes one evening.

* 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 with select instructors will be available at the rate of $50/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.


REMEMBER TO BOOK YOUR ROOM!

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.

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The Pipers' Gathering, Inc., presenter of The Pipers' Gathering, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Vermont. Our mission is to promote the music and playing of bagpipes in all their forms through workshops, education, social and cultural endeavors.

The Pipers' Gathering is sponsored in part by a grant from Na Piobairi Uilleann and by contributions from people like you. 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:

Richard Shuttleworth, Chairman
Bill Gority, Board Member
Dawn Littlepage, Secretary
Judy Stayton, Board Member
Mark Stayton, Treasurer

[MarkS]

Early Bird registration for the 2009 Pipers' Gathering closes on June 1st!

Register online or mail your registration form by June 1st to receive the reduced Early Bird registration rate.