Scottish Arts

Department Members

Mr. Blair Brown - Drumming
Mrs. Donna Cusack - Dance
Mr. Harry Isensee - Piping
Mrs. Diane MacPhee Krugh - Dance
Mr. Lyric Todkill - Piping

Bagpipe Band

Students involved in the band program receive first-class instruction on the Great Highland bagpipe or Scottish snare, tenor, or bass drum. Participation in the A, B, or C band requires students to compete in pipe band competitions and perform at several school functions. Students who reach the A band earn the chance to perform in Scotland and to compete in the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow. Band members also participate in the annual Scottish Festival which typically occurs in March.

Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

Highland Dancing

Highland dancing is open to all students. Students who participate in highland dancing program might have the opportunity to perform in the annual Scottish Festival, which typically occurs in March. Students may also participate in medals tests. Highland dancing counts as a P.E. credit.

Prerequisite: None