Recent News
I consider myself very fortunate to have been involved with two exciting recording projects which are now bearing their delicious fruits. 'A Celtic Mass for Peace' has just been released, featuring lyrics by theologan/poet/author Philip Newell (Scotland) and music composed by guitarist/lecturer Sam Guarnaccia (Vermont). The Mass features ten sections including a full overture with nine songs/chants, and eight musical interludes. This is a powerful work.

The second project is the latest album from the Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band (New Zealand), ‘Twelve Thousand Miles’. Currently available in the Southern Hemisphere (soon to be in the North), this exciting recording features numerous band tracks with both traditional and contemporary offerings. A pipe quartet and duo, and pipe solos by Stu Easton, Andy Roach, Bruce Omundsen, and Stew McKenzie complete a diverse, highly original and innovative album.

Upcoming Events

June 29 - Aug 3: Appalachian Piping workshop (for Scottish pipes), with the Summit School (Mondays, 6.30-8pm, Richmond Free Library, VT)

August 3-7: Vermont Bellowspipe School (Richmond, VT)

Aug 14 - 17: The Pipers' Gathering (Killington Grand Hotel, Killington, VT)

August 28: EBFA concert with Pete Sutherland (7pm, Community Center, Keene, NY)

January 3 (2010): 'Eleven Pipers Piping' Concert, College St. Congregational Church (Burlington, VT)

Past Events (2009)
June 14-20: Northeast Heritage Music Camp (Johnson, VT)
May 31: Shape-note sing at Charlotte Congregational Church (Charlotte, VT)
May 17: Lake Champlain Art Exhibit with Jamie Masefield and Pete Sutherland (Shelburne Farms, VT)
May 17: Community Lutheran Church (Williston, VT)
May 8: 'A Celtic Mass for Peace' CD launch (Shelburne, VT)
March 20: Benefit Contradance with Monkton Howdy Neighbor Band (Hinesburg, VT)
March 17: Pillsbury Manor (South Burlington, VT)

Past Events (2008)
Dec 21: Christmas Service at the East Monkton Church (East Monkton, VT)>
Dec 20: A Celtic Christmas Concert (Charlotte, VT)
Dec 19: With Dominique Dodge and Myles Matteson at Village Coffee and Wine (Shelburne, VT)
Nov 16: Hymn Sing at South Congregational Church (Pittsfield, MA)
Nov 8: EBFA Concert with Betsy Stinson (Keene Valley, NY)
Oct 26: Naulakha Presbyterian Church (Lahore, Pakistan)
Oct 25: Kinnaird Academy Dedication Ceremony (Lahore, Pakistan)
Oct 11: Immanuel Lutheran Church Concert with Thatcher Lyman (Webster, NY)
Sept 27: Charlotte Congregational Church Fundraiser (Charlotte, VT)
Sept 21: East Monkton Church Fundraiser (East Monkton, VT)
Aug 3: Champlain Valley Folk Festival (Ferrisburg, VT)
July 26: Monkton Coffeehouse Picnic (Monkton, VT)
July 13: Keene Valley Congregational Church (Keene Valley, NY)
June 8: PastoralVermont Exhibition (Calais, VT)
May 4: Charlotte Congregational Church (Charlotte, VT)
April 6: Benefit Concert (Putney, VT)
January 17: Wake Robin (Shelburne, VT)