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No  Previous  Music  Experience  Necessary  -  Bagpipe  &  Drum  Lessons

 

Newly Appointed

Pipe-Major  Rebecca Aldrich

accepts the rank & duties of

Pipe-Major  of  the

Celtic Thunder Pipes & Drums

from  Band Director

Pipe-Major  Billy Dart

 

April  2011

 

 

 

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Celtic Thunder is Committed to nurturing the values of  Dedication,  Teamwork, Respect,
Responsibility, and Community Service through the Gift of bagpipe music.

Celtic Thunder is a Non-Profit, Grade V Competition, Fun organization based in Massachusetts.

 
All members of Celtic Thunder volunteer their time to share the “Gift” of bagpipe music
By way of education and performing for the American People. 
 

 

 

Celtic Thunder  Bagpipe School
 
This is where it all begins; Celtic Thunder Prides itself as being a Teaching Pipe-Band Organization.  For the student who is just
beginning his or her journey with the bagpipes; our classes run for 1 hour each week.  The student will learn the mechanics and
names of the notes on the practice chanter and the scale.  The student will also learn how to sight read bagpipe music.

And from there the student will progress at a rapid rate learning and perfecting technique along with learning new tunes.

 
When the student moves onto the actual instrument, class time will increase in order to teach proper technique on the bagpipes
or drum.  The skills of piping and drumming in a circle formation and on the march will be rehearsed as a Pipe-Band.
 
For the accomplished Piper; Celtic Thunder is structured to improve their piping skills, break bad habits and progress their
piping skills from good to outstanding.  All of this accomplished in a relaxed atmosphere.  With our unique teaching system we
produce positive results which can be heard in the playing.  Our goal is to produce outstanding Pipers and Drummers.
 
Celtic Thunder Bagpipe School is Open to anyone interested in learning to play the bagpipes or to improve their skills
on the bagpipes.  From the practice chanter to the bagpipes, Celtic Thunder stays with  the individual Piper every step of the
way providing exceptional instruction and guidance.
 
The coolest part of it all is that Celtic Thunder Bagpipe School can produce amazing results which some Pipers pay big money
to achieve, only we do it for free.  The camaraderie that is created during the process is second to none.
In return for all of the knowledge passed on, we only ask that the "Gift" continue to be shared with others.
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

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REGIMENTAL   HIGHLANDERS

In Full Scottish Highland Regalia

 

The  Highland  Regiment  of  Celtic Thunder

  The Highland Regiment of the Celtic Thunder Pipe-Band Organization consist of Highland Regimental

  Pipers & Drummers who Perform in Full Highland Regalia.  This is a Very Impressive Unit of the Celtic

  Thunder Pipe-Band Organization.  Members of the Highland Regiment Perform for All Occasions including

  Weddings; Graduations; Show Performances; Corporate Functions; Birthdays; Liturgical; and much more.

 

 

- Celtic  Thunder  is  the  Music,   It's  All  Around  You,

All  You  Have  To  Do  Is  Listen...  and Believe..

 

~S T R E N G T H   &   H O N O R~

 

 

"Giving  Back  To  The  Community"

 

  Celtic Thunder also Gives back to the many Communities of Massachusetts by Performing at

  Nursing Homes for the residents, Children Hospitals, Soldier Homes, and Civic Ceremonies.

  These performances are always free of charge.  All you have to do is make a request and we will

  do our best to fit you into the schedule.  We are an American Show Pipe-Band first, Committed to

  Serving the American People.

 

 

 

 

Founder / Band Director
Pipe-Major Billy Dart

 

Mission:  To Share the "Gift" of bagpipe music with as many people as we can through
                our teaching and performances.  Together with a good team of Officers and the
                    Dedication and Commitment of Our Members we will Always Strive for
                Excellence in Music and Showmanship as We Support Our Many Communities.
 

 

Pipe-Major Rebecca Aldrich

 

~S T R E N G T H   &   H O N O R~

 

 

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