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Program Details

Winter School 2008 Program Offerings



5-day Programs
Piping, fiddling, side and tenor drumming: Saturday, February 2 through noon on Wednesday, February 6.

2-day Programs
Bass drumming, tenor drumming, 2-day side drumming: Saturday, February 2 through Sunday, February 3. Classes end at 4:45PM

Fees
Every effort is made by our volunteer Board of Directors to keep the costs for programs as low as possible. This year, fees have increased due to costs associated with operating the school.

Full program fees include instruction, lodging and all meals at Seabeck Christian Conference Center. There is an “instruction-only” option for students who choose lodging off campus. Full program fees are as follows:
  • Piping, side or tenor drumming, fiddling - $725
  • Bass drumming, 2-day side or tenor drumming- $245


Additional fee information is available on the registration form. Payment in full is due at the time of registration.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 15, 2008. All registrations must be received by MSA by that date. No exceptions will be made.

Scholarships


Mastery of Scottish Arts is pleased to offer a limited number of piping, drumming and fiddling scholarships to Winter School 2008. Scholarships are for “instruction only”; lodging and meals are not included. Scholarship applications are available on this website. Applications must be completed by the applicant (not a parent, guardian, or teacher), signed and dated. The deadline for submitting applications is November 30, 2007. Recipients will be notified by mail after December 10, 2007.

Special Events


Welcome/Get Acquainted Ceilidh, Saturday night, February 2, 2008
Renew old friendships and meet new students at the Welcome/Get Acquainted Ceilidh. Pipe, fiddle and drum! Show us what you’ve accomplished this year. Everyone is encouraged to participate, even parents! Refreshments will be provided.

Evening Seminars
End your school day with interesting and topical seminars conducted by our faculty. Forty-five minute seminars on a variety of topics will be held after dinner on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights.

Night in Seattle
Start off your Winter School 2008 experience with a bang. Attend the Masters of Scottish Arts Concert on Friday night, February 1, 2008, spend the night at a nearby hotel and be whisked out to Seabeck on Saturday morning in time for the 9:00AM check-in. Check out the details on the Concert page of the website.

Schedule of Events


Friday, February 1
7:30PM - Masters of Scottish Arts Concert, Benaroya Hall, Seattle

Saturday, February 2, Winter School 2008 begins!
9:00 – 10:00AM - Check-in for all programs
10:00 – 12:00 - Piping placement auditions
Drumming and fiddling orientation and class placement
1:00PM – Classes begin
8:00PM – Welcome/Get Acquainted Ceilidh

Sunday, February 3, Final day for 2-day side, bass and tenor drumming programs
9:00 – 4:45PM - Classes
Group photo following lunch ~ 1:00PM
5:00 – Check-out for 2-day program participants
Evening seminars (2-day students are welcome to stay for the seminars)

Monday, February 4
9:00 – 4:45PM - Classes
Evening seminars

Tuesday, February 5
9:00 – 4:45PM – Classes
Evening seminars

Wednesday, February 6, Final day of Winter School 2008
9:00 – 12:10PM Winter School classes
Check-out after lunch ~ 1:00PM

What’s New This Year?


  • Expanded travel information has been incorporated on this website. Click on the Seabeck link to find out about the nearby cities of Silverdale and Bremerton, Washington State Ferries, taxi and shuttle services and directions to Seabeck Conference Center.
  • A transportation package with shuttle service is in the works. Please check back with us for details.
  • Concert tickets – MSA is pleased to offer each Winter School student one complimentary concert ticket. This ticket cost is not included in the program fee; it is a bonus given to all Winter School students. Seating will be in a special student section. To obtain a complimentary Concert ticket, students must mark “yes” to the concert attendance question on the registration form. Marking “no” will not result in a discounted program fee. A limited number of tickets with seating in the student section are available for purchase at $25 each. These must be purchased at the time of registration. All tickets, complimentary and purchased, will be available on the night of the concert at the “Will Call” window in Benaroya Hall.
  • Pre-order Winter School 2008 sweatshirts and Ts when you register. We have a great new design to add to your collection. Place your order on the registration form to guarantee the correct size! Only a limited number of sweats and Ts will be available for purchase at Seabeck. Pre-ordered merchandise will be distributed upon check-in.


Lodging and Meals


Accommodations and meals at Seabeck are included as part of the full program package.

Lodging
Lodging at Seabeck is rustic and primarily dormitory style with 2-3 people per room. Most beds are twin size with a limited number of doubles. There are no queen or king-size beds. A limited number of single rooms are available; these must be reserved upon registration and carry an additional charge of $20 per night. Bathrooms are communal; there are no private baths available for students. Room assignments are made prior to the first day of Winter School and are distributed upon check-in. Roommate preference can be specified on the registration form. We will make every effort to accommodate your preferences. As lodging space is limited, we are not able to house non-student family members other than those accompanying minor students. Please consult the Local Accommodations link on this website for lodging options in nearby Silverdale.

Accompanying Adult and “Designated Guardian
Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult on campus. Visitor lodging at Seabeck for accompanying adults includes lodging and meals (lunch through lunch the following day). The cost is $75 per night and can be purchased along with the student’s registration.

Due to a limited amount of lodging space, we will be able to accommodate only one parent per minor student. One adult may be responsible for more than one student. Parents must name a “designated guardian” who will be staying on campus if they are unable to attend. A form for this purpose will be sent along with registration confirmation.

Meals
Family style meals served by waiters in the main dining room of the Inn are an integral part of the community feeling at Seabeck.

Students staying off campus may purchase meals at Seabeck while on campus during the school day. To purchase meals, complete the section under “Meal Information” on the registration form. Meal vouchers will be included in your check-in packet.

The culinary staff is prepared to provide interesting meals for special diets. A “Special dietary meals request” section is now provided on the registration form.
Please complete this section when registering to guarantee special meals.

Registration
To register for Winter School 2008 complete a registration form, enclose a check or money order for the full amount made payable in US funds to Mastery of Scottish Arts, and mail to:
Mastery of Scottish Arts
Box 3713
Bellevue, WA 98009
USA

Registration confirmation will be sent via e-mail. Attached will be general school information as well as several forms that will need to be completed and returned prior to the start of Winter School.

In order to maximize the learning experience at Winter School, students will be able to register for only one program. It is not possible to split instruction between two disciplines such as piping and drumming within the Winter School structure. Part-time registration within a Full program is NOT available.

Piping Program
The piping program at Winter School 2008 will begin on Saturday, February 2, 2008 and run through noon on Wednesday February 6. An informal 2 to 3-minute placement audition conducted by the piping faculty will determine class placement. Classes are based on considerations of both age and skill level. Students will receive instruction from every faculty member.
  • Full program cost is $725
  • Examinations for Institute of Piping certificates are given during the Winter School week at a cost of $35. To sign up just complete the section on the registration form under “Piper Payment Information.”
  • Each student can sign up for one semiprivate lesson.


Fiddling Program
The fiddling program at Winter School 2008 will begin on Saturday, February 2, 2008 and run through noon on Wednesday, February 6. Faculty members will be announced.
  • Full program cost is $725
  • Faculty will be available for evening jams
  • Students will receive instruction from each faculty member



Drumming Program
We are pleased to offer the following four drumming programs for Winter School 2007:
  • 5-day side drumming will begin on Saturday, February 2, 2008 and run through noon on Wednesday, February 6. The full program cost is $725.
  • 5-day tenor drumming will begin on Saturday, February 2, 2008 and run through noon on Wednesday, February 6. The full program cost is $725.
  • 2-day side drumming will begin on Saturday, February 2, 2008 and run until 5:00PM on Sunday, February 3.The full program cost is $245.
  • 2-day tenor drumming will begin on Saturday, February 2, 2008 and run until 5:00PM on Sunday, February 3. The full program cost is $245.
  • Bass drumming will begin on Saturday, February 2, 2007 and run until 5:00PM on Sunday, February 3. The full program cost is $245.