Scottish Studies
Spring 2009 Registration in Piping, Tenor Drumming, and Gaelic.
The New York Caledonian Club's Scottish Studies Program provides ongoing classes in
Bagpiping, Tenor Drumming, and Scottish Gaelic. Classes are open to all.
| SCOTTISH GAELIC |
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| Schedule | Program |
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Tuesday
Evenings:
March 24
March 31
(Easter break)
April 14
April 21
April 28
May 5
May 12
May 19
May 26
June 2
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 101 Beginning Gaelic
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
For students who have completed the 2008 Fall classes.
This ten-week course covers insights into the development of the language and concentrates on grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation and their application to the formation of everyday conversational phrases.
Textbook used: Gaelic by Roderick McKinnon, MA
Classes for new Gaelic speakers will be offered Fall 2009.
102 Intermediate Gaelic
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Continues the study of advanced grammar and vocabulary with application to the reading and translation of pieces of Gaelic literature.
Textbook: same as Course 101
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Instructor: Don Ross
Don studied Gaelic with Larry (William Laird ) Siegel, Bill Aikens and Jane Williams. He is a member of An Communn Gaidhealach America and completed their summer program taught by instructors from the University of Edinburgh. Don has been leading the Gaelic learning group for the past ten years.
Location for both Gaelic Courses:
Gaelic classes will meet at the School of the Blessed Sacrament at 70th Street (Between Broadway and Columbus Avenues) on the upper west side of New York City, convenient to all public transportation
Fees:
Fees for New York Caledonian Club members are $150 for the semester. Fees for non-members are $170 for the semester. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for complete payment instructions.
For further information on the Gaelic, please call the NYCC voicemail at (212) 662-1083 and leave a message for Lesley Denninger, Scottish Studies Program
or email us
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| TENOR DRUMMING |
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| Schedule | Program |
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Wednesday
Evenings:
March 25
April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 27
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 401 Tenor Drumming
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ten week course: Students will learn to read drum music, and the fundamentals of playing tenor drums in a pipe band.
The textbook used is Tenor Drummer Lessons for the Beginner from Liza Frazier (A complete introduction to Tenor Drumming)
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Instructor: Betty Ledingham
Betty has been Tenor Drumming for 12 Years and is also a Piper.
Location:
Drumming Classes will meet at the School of the Blessed Sacrament located at 70th Street (Between Broadway and Columbus Avenues) on the upper west side of New York City, convenient to all public transportation.
Fees:
Fees for New York Caledonian Club members are $160 for the semester. Fees for non-members are $180 for the semester. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for complete payment instructions.
For further information on this course, please call the NYCC voicemail at (212) 662-1083 and leave a message for for Paul Rutgersen Chairperson of the Scottish Studies Program, or email us
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| SCOTTISH PIPING |
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| Schedule | Program |
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Wednesday
Evenings:
March 25
April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 27
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501 Beginning Piping
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
This ten week course covers the historical development of the Great Highland Bagpipe; the development of Scottish pipe music; basic music theory as applied to the pipes; proper fingering techniques; playing of grace notes, doublings and application of these techniques to playing slow airs such as Amazing Grace and The Skye Boat Song.
The textbook, "The College of Piping Highland Bagpipe Tutor Part 1" will be provided.
Students must obtain their own practice chanter from a local supplier. Prices: $60 - $95 plus
502 Intermediate Piping
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This course continues with application of the techniques learned in Course 501 to the playing of marches such as Mharie's Wedding, Rowan Tree, Mingulay Boat Song and Atholl Highlanders.
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Instructor: Marion Hamilton
Marion has been playing the pipes for over 20 years and has been an instructor for 10 years.
Location:
Piping Classes will meet at the School of the Blessed Sacrament located at 70th Street (Between Broadway and Columbus Avenues) on the upper west side of New York City, convenient to all public transportation.
Fees:
Fees for New York Caledonian Club members are $160 for the semester. Fees for non-members are $180 for the semester. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for complete payment instructions.
For further information on this course, please call the NYCC voicemail at (212) 662-1083 and leave a message for Paul Rutgersen Chairperson of the Scottish Studies Program, or email us
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| SCOTTISH CEILIDH DANCING |
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| Schedule | Program |
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Last Friday Evening of each month.
Beginning Sept. 26, 2008
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601 Ceilidh Dancing
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Due to popular demand, the NYCC will be offering ceilidh dancing lessons, geared to beginners, on Friday nights, September - June. These are the dances done around the world at Burns Suppers and Scottish parties.
The lessons are being added to the program currently offered by Jack and Anne Cole's group, the Cameron Scottish Dancers. Classes are at 6:30 pm, tea break at 7:30, and then everyone meets for social dancing until 8:30. The entire evening is $7, and you do not need to bring a partner.
Please tell all your friends!!!
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Instructor: Jack and Anne Cole
Location:
Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church (Third floor of the Church House), 7 W. 55 St.
Fees:
Fees are $7.00 per night. Please pay at the door.
For further information on this course, please visit www.scotia-dance.org/cameron, or call the NYCC voicemail at (212) 662-1083 and leave a message for Lesley Denninger Chairperson of the Scottish Studies Program, or email us
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Highland and Scottish Country Dance
For Highland Dance Instruction
contact:
Allison Fippinger
tel.: 917-209-6314
or visit www.nycdancers.org
For Scottish Country Dance Instruction
contact:
Jack Cole or Sheila Wilson
tel.: 212-744-1470
or visit www.scotia-dance.org
Tuition
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Course # |
Member |
Non-Member |
| Gaelic |
101 Beginning |
$150 |
$170 |
| Gaelic |
102 Intermediate |
$150 |
$170 |
| Gaelic |
103 Beginning
Semester 2 |
$150 |
$170 |
| Drumming |
401 Beginning |
$160 |
$180 |
| Piping |
501 Beginning |
$160 |
$180 |
| Piping |
502 Intermediate |
$160 |
$180 |
| Ceilidh Dancing |
601 Ceilidh Dancing |
$7 per night,
payable at the door |
$7 per night,
payable at the door |
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