Perform in Concert with the 6-time World Champion, SFU Pipe Band


To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Piping Hot Summer Drummer, the SFU Pipe Band will be performing a concert on Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2013 at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre.

All 2013 registered students at PHSD are invited to SHARE THE STAGE WITH SFU. This is a chance of a lifetime and we encourage all our piping, drumming and dancing students to not miss this amazing opportunity! For students registering only for Week 1, we encourage you to stay on a couple of days longer if you can. Participate at the Kamloops Highland Games on Saturday, July 13th and then take part in the SFU concert on Sunday, July 14th. For those students registering for Week 2, the performance with SFU will be on the 1st day of the school, week 2.

This is a rare and amazing opportunity to SHARE THE STAGE WITH SFU! Students registered for PHSD will not automatically receive a ticket to watch the concert because you are IN the concert. If you would like to purchase a ticket to watch the portion of the concert that you are not in they are available at the discounted price of $15. Concert tickets are available for families and friends for $25.

Your Piping & Drumming Highlight for 2013!

At PHSD you have the option for one or two weeks of tuition. If you attend both weeks you receive a substantial discount on both tuition AND hotel accommodations at the Vance Creek Hotel. You will have access to personal, one-on-one instruction and also the opportunity to focus on numerous specialty areas while at PHSD. These include piobaireachd, tuning, national dances, other forms of percussion and many more. 
Music packages and instructors vary each week, and no matter which week 
you come, you’ll receive top-level instruction from Jack Lee, Reid Maxwell, David Wilton and members of the six-time World Champion SFU Pipe Band!

Our Amazing Instructors Make a Difference!
PHSD instructors are experienced at getting results in their own learning and performance, and they know how to get great results from others. Whatever your level or goals—from novice to professional—the instructors will help you reach your potential. There isn’t a more dedicated team of people than the world-class instructors that Jack and Reid assemble for PHSD. Students are always delighted with the quality of instruction they receive at PHSD!

Music and Dance Instruction

At PHSD we really enjoy teaching students at all levels. Whether you are a beginner, a professional or any level in between we will make this a fantastic experience for you. You will receive over six hours or formal instruction each day in classes structured according to your experience and interest.

Our classes are geared to you and what you are most interested in learning. For those pipers who are especially enthusiastic about Piobaireachd, there is a plenty of excellent instruction available from Donald Lindsay, Jack Lee, Stuart Liddell 
and others.

Individual Instruction

While at PHSD, you will be able to work on solo competition tunes and scores, learning new tunes or steps, or just getting advice on any aspect of your piping, drumming or dancing.

There are spots available each day for private lessons with our instructors. Pipers also get the chance to be “adjudicated” each day in a relaxed setting

Evenings are Great at PHSD!

Formal classes end at 5:00 pm but the learning and fun are far from over! We offer evening workshops on a wide range of interesting topics, such as Yoga, Maintenance, Fun Dances, Composing, Whistles and many others.

Then, the fun continues with the Silver Star Cup, PHSD’s Got Talent, PHSD Choreography Challenge and Instructor Recitals. And for the young and brave…you won’t want to miss the famous PHSD Water Fight!

Concert, Recitals and Ceilidhs!

Tickets to the Sunday Instructor recital in week 1 are included as part of your student package. You are invited to participate in SFU’s Sunday concert in week 2 and discounted tickets are available if you would like to watch the portion of the show that you are not in.

On Thursday night it is your turn! The student ceilidh is always a highlight of the school. This is followed by an incredible “after-hours” ceilidh which is great fun and everyone is welcome to participate.

Massed Band and Dance Finale

PHSD students march through Silver Star Mountain Village in a spectacular massed band to provide a fitting end to each week, and they are joined by the Highland dancers for a performance that is enjoyed by everyone on the mountain, and for miles around!

PHSD Scholarships

PHSD offers a number of full or partial scholarships to students at the school. Please check the web site [www.phsd.net] for details about who qualifies for scholarships, and how to apply. The deadline for scholarship applications is May 1, 2013.

MORE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION HERE