Ohio Scottish Arts School

It is the intention of the OHIO SCOTTISH ARTS SCHOOL to present extensive instruction in conventional arts of Highland dance, fiddling, harping, piping and drumming, by nationwide and internationally acknowledged instructors. At the conclusion of the few days, the pupils need increased their particular understanding of principle, improved their particular fundamental skills and technique, and been subjected to brand new product.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy regarding Students
The OHIO SCOTTISH ARTS CLASS of this Scottish-American Cultural Society of Ohio, Inc. admits pupils of any race, shade, age, intercourse, national and cultural origin to any or all the legal rights, privileges, programs and tasks generally speaking accorded or distributed around students in the School. it will not discriminate on such basis as competition, color, age, sex, nationwide and ethnic beginning in management of their educational guidelines, entry guidelines, scholarships and loan programs and sports or any other college administered programs.

In June 2016 we'll commemorate 38 years of preserving the arts and practices of Scotland.

As soon as the very first Ohio Scottish Arts School was held in 1978, no one understood how long we'd progress over time. The initial classes were held in dance, drumming and piping. Fifty eight students attended that 12 months. In 2015, 172 pupils from 21 states and Canada attended and took classes in dance, fiddling, harping, piping, and snare drumming and tenor/bass drumming. Classes had been additionally offered in Highland Dance Teacher education.

These courses focus on basic skills, method, theory and contact with brand-new material. This focus permits students to build up a strong basis. Our instructors tend to be top notch and well respected in their fields. They generate themselves accessible to pupils during courses with specific interest and after course hours for casual discussion and advice. Each pupil is provided an evaluation by their instructors to make use of in the home as an instrument for continued growth!

Course time is strenuous with two 3 time sessions each day, nevertheless night additionally enables informal learning. Pupils study from each other in casual jams and trainers often join in these magical, musical moments. The skill that is shown by these pupils and teachers is awe inspiring!