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Register today for the Spanish Peaks Piping Retreat!

September 2, 2024
One of the Festival’s most loved components is the Spanish Peaks Piping Retreat (Sept. 19-21) . Celebrating its 19th anniversary this year, the retreat features small class sizes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The Scottish smallpipes stream will be taught by Michael Roddy from Nova Scotia and folks in the Uilleann pipes class will learn with Will Woodson from Maine. Both gents are highly regarded and experienced musicians who perform and teach across North America. (Will is also a master maker of Uilleann pipes and as part of his course he will lead a workshop focused on making chanter reeds.)
This year, we’re thrilled to offer for loan during the retreat a beautiful set of Fred Morrison’s mouth-blown Scottish smallpipes.  So, if you’ve ever dreamed of giving this melodic and versatile instrument a go, now’s your chance (first come, first served)! Reach out to spanishpeakspipingretreat@gmail.com for more info.
Registering for the piping retreat is easy via the Festival’s ticket page.
 
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to lovely La Veta a few weeks from now!

Workshop Tunes: Session Playing; Variations; Int Flute; Adv Flute; Int Whistle

August 31, 2024

We are getting close!  For those of you that will be participating in the “Session Playing” workshops, the “Variations and How To Do Them” workshops, the Adv Flute class, the Beg/Int Flute class, or the Beg/Int Whistle class, the tunes you will be using are on our website under the “Workshops” link. These tunes are provided to allow you to become familiar with them before we meet together.  Have fun learning them!

2024 Tickets Now Available On-Line!

August 8, 2024

On-line tickets are now available on our website (celticmusicfest.com/purchase-tickets/)! Please use the schedule as your guide to purchasing tickets, either on-line or by mail-in form.

You can download a PDF of the Registration Form, which can be used as a mail-in form and the schedule here.

Please note that we are again offering FULL FESTIVAL  and FULL CONCERT passes.

The FULL FESTIVAL PASS is priced at $295. The FF Pass includes admission to all FIVE major concerts (including the Dog Bar in Cuchara), and all individual events, except as limited by skill level.

Thank you for your support!

Spanish Peaks Piping Retreat reminder

August 4, 2024
Scottish smallpipes and Uilleann pipes are two of the most energizing Celtic musical instruments. Whether you are just getting started learning to play or well along on your journey, the Spanish Peaks Piping Retreat — celebrating its 20th anniversary this year — is an outstanding opportunity to immerse yourself in a friendly, supportive learning environment. 
When: Thursday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 22
Where: La Veta, CO
Cost: $280 ( Register/buy your ticket online.)
This year’s Scottish smallpipes instructor is  Michael Roddy from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Students in the Uilleann pipes class will learn with Will Woodson  from Portland, Maine. Both of these fellows are world-class musicians and exemplary instructors.
As an added bonus, each retreat participant will receive a complimentary ticket to the Festival’s gala Saturday-evening concert!
You can find all the details at  https://www.sppipers.com/ . If you have any questions, send an email to spanishpeakspipingretreat@gmail.com.
Looking forward to playing great tunes with you in La Veta next month!
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