Curriculum
and Class Placement
With the overall objectives
in mind, the instructors will determine instruction based
on interests, needs perceived and time available.
Students will be asked to complete a questionnaire
that will help to focus their thoughts about what they would
like to learn. This
will be shared with instructors, who will use the input in
planning instruction.
They will discuss these plans at the beginning of the
first class for student input and may review them, as needed,
during the week. Students
should feel free to speak to their instructor(s) privately
about any suggestions or concerns.
Unresolved concerns should be taken to the principal
as soon as possible for early resolution.
It is up to everyone to make the experience the best
it can be, students and instructors alike.
Initial class placement
will be based on the grades used for competitive piping.
Pipers who are unsure where they fit into these categories
will be able to indicate it on their registration form. Such non-competitive players will be asked a few questions
to determine placement.
Classes will be formed and initially meet on the Sunday
evening, at which time the instructors will be able to adjust
class placements, if needed.
Institute of Piping
All instructors are
asked to be familiar with the syllabus of the Institute of
Piping. All instruction
is expected to dovetail with the objectives of the institute.
Students who are studying towards taking institute
exams, should let us know, in advance if possible, so that
this, too, can be specifically incorporated into instruction.
Where sufficient interest is shown, the institute syllabus
may be specifically taught. Also, if interest is sufficient, and is
made known far in advance, institute exams may be offered.
