25th Anniversary of the Gathering!
We had a great time!!!
Featuring an outstanding roster of guest artists:
Andy May – Northumbrian Pipes
Ian Crane – Scottish Smallpipes and Border Pipes
Colleen Shanks – Uilleann Pipes
Chris Gray – Scottish Smallpipes, Uilleann Pipes, Whistle, Bodhran
Lesl Harker – Flute
Heather MacLeod – Whistle, Voice
Dan Houghton– Scottish Smallpipes and Border Pipes
Activities include Workshops. Group and Private Lessons, Concerts, and More!
We are a community of musicians dedicated to alternate bagpipes. Our Gatherings are assemblies of musicians with many types of smallpipes and associated traditional instruments.
Scottish Smallpipes
Northumbrian Smallpipes
Irish Flutes & Whistles
Bodhrans (Irish Drum)
Fiddles
Uilleann Pipes
Border Pipes
Join Us At The Next Gathering
Opportunities to come together and celebrate music
Highlights from our 25th Anniversary Gathering
Meet New People
It's a chance to meet other people with a passion for bagpipes
Learn New Tunes
Classes with masters in technique and methods
Reconnect with Friends
What more needs to be said?!
Bring Home a New Instrument
Chance to acquire instruments through the vendors or Yard Sale
Sessions Abound
Many opportunities to join in and play music with a variety of instruments
Let's Get Together and Enjoy the Music!
Questions & Answers
Do I have to be an experienced piper to attend?
Certainly not! We have activities for beginning pipers as well as the seasoned musician
What if I don't own an instrument?
We offer loaner instruments and there are many opportunities to try, rent or buy a variety of bagpipes.
What if I don't know anyone? I've never been before.
There is a wonderful comradery at the Gathering, and a very welcoming and inclusive environment. Take the opportunity to meet some new friends and some new music.
We'd love to see you at our next Gathering, Aug 2025!
