The College Of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts Of Canada

Celtic culture comes alive at The College of Piping & Celtic Performing Arts of Canada! Based in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and affiliated with The College of Piping in Glasgow, The College has developed a world-class reputation as an international school of excellence in Highland bagpiping, Scottish-style drumming, Highland dancing and Island step dancing. With a mandate to preserve and promote the Celtic heritage of Canada’s most Celtic province, Prince Edward Island, The College ignites passion in the hearts and minds of students and visitors alike! Since its inception in 1990, students from all over the world have come to learn traditional Celtic arts, passed down from generation to generation. As the only year-round institution of its kind in North America, The College attracts students from across Canada and as far away as New Zealand, Australia, Kuwait, Japan, Singapore, Germany, the United States of America and, yes, even Scotland! Under the direction of College faculty, individuals and pipe bands have been consistent winners in local, national and international competitions. Instructors at The College have all been selected for their outstanding abilities as both educators and performers. Given that 70% of the Island's population is descended from Scots and Irish settlers, there is a strong fit for The College of Piping on the island. Islanders have a strong sense of identity and their pride in their Celtic roots generates tremendous support for an institution that preserves and promotes Celtic performing arts.