Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2024 | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University, York Street, BT15 1ED

This class is suitable for beginners, you will receive a complimentary tutor-led instructional book.

Practice chanters will be available to purchase in the class on the first morning for £30. Please let us know in advance if you require a chanter.

County Down native Andy McGregor is a multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience and knowledge of the Highland Bagpipes having studied in Edinburgh Castle, led Cullybackey Pipe Band as Pipe Major in Grade 1 and has had students win solo and World Pipe Band Championships. He has recorded and performed with various artists including RTÉ Symphony Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, The Chieftains, Phil Coulter and has travelled worldwide to teach and perform. Andy is a founding member of Celtic folk/rock group Pure Blarney and a teaching programme, Music Service for Pipes and Drums.

The Summer School’s team of tutors is made up of internationally renowned performers with proven track records as teachers and educationalists. The primary means of teaching and learning will be ‘by ear’ with an emphasis in the less experienced classes of assisting pupils to develop oral/aural skills in addition to instrumental competency and developing core repertoire. All classes are designed for intermediate to advanced (minimum 2 years instrument experience) adults and children over 6 years of age except bodhrán, set dancing, sean nós dancing, traditional singing & sean nós singing which are suitable for beginners.