July 16-22, 2011
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
Celtic Performing Arts and The Pacific Institute of Piping welcome you to a world class international summer school. A key component of CeltFest, the weeklong summer school offers classes in a wide variety of Celtic subjects from dance and pipes to singing, harp, fiddle, crafts and even the penny whistle.
Held in an inspiringly beautiful setting in the state-of-the-art learning facilities of Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College), summer school offers instruction in a full range of Celtic musical arts for all ages and abilities from beginner to professionals and on a full-time or part-time basis. Evening workshops, concerts and dances round out the exciting days.
Instruction is delivered by a world class faculty with numerous distinctions and accomplishments to their credit. At the same time, the school embraces a relaxed approach, providing individuals, bands, and other groups the opportunity to train individually and also all together. Training, jamming and socializing outside of class is encouraged. This has proven especially effective at building the competencies and synergies of bands, ensembles, and dance troupes.
Students may be day students or like most, they may stay on-campus with their family in new residences that feature private rooms, semi-private bathrooms and full kitchens and living area. If you're accompanying a student, join us in part-time courses such as song, pilates, ceilidh or step dance. If you'd like to try one out, see the Celt Office during the week and we can arrange a drop-in.
Delicious buffet meals for CeltFest participants are available by be pre-ordering. You may order meal packages for the entire week or individual meals each day, for both students and their family. Day students are encouraged to join us in the VIU cafeteria at lunch, as well as in the evening to be sure to enjoy all the fun and entertainment.
