Join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Gathering!
Registration starts March 18, 2024
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 McLeod – Whistle, Voice
Dan Houghton– Scottish Smallpipes and Border Pipes
Activities include Workshops. Group and Private Lessons, Concerts, and More!
Northumbrian Instructor Matching Grant Campaign -----We did it!! Thank You!!
After the 2023 Pipers’ Gathering, an anonymous benefactor proposed a matching grant for fund raising. Its intent is to help the Pipers’ Gathering bring Northumbrian piper Andy May to the US for the 2024 Gathering—something that involves significant expense in travel and costs to acquire a visa for someone coming from the UK. The fund raiser began in October '23 and will run to March ’24 with the donor matching grants of $250 or less up to a total of $2000. We have now met the $2000 goal! If you’ve donated toward this match, thanks very much. If you haven’t and you’re are considering supporting the Gathering, this is a great opportunity to double the value of your generosity! Simply click on the link below and note that the donation is for the Matching Grant Campaign. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
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
Musicians gather to share a passion for bagpipe instruments and music
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
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.