The College of Piping and Celtic Peforming Arts of Canada and The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre
The College of Piping and Celtic Peforming Arts of Canada and The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre
The College of Piping and Celtic Peforming Arts of Canada and The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre
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CubaqueenOntario
Ontario726 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Highland Storm show was fantastic. The seating in this theatre was very good. You could see from anywhere. Attendants selling 50/50 tickets were actual performers of the show. Very pleasant staff. Very talented people.
Written August 27, 2024
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Mel P
Winnipeg, Canada3 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
We attended Highland Storm, and it exceeded my high expectations! The performers were all very talented, and clearly passionate about Celtic music and traditions. This was an exceptional show, professional, and full of passion and energy. I would recommend it to anyone as a "must see" if you are in PEI, and a terrific evening of stirring, high quality entertainment!
Written August 13, 2015
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DGCraig2014
Ottawa, Canada3 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
We went to see the final performance of Celtic Thunder for 2014 on August the 6th at the outdoor theatre of The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts.. We very much enjoyed all of the performance. They had a good mix of music. I don't believe that I have ever heard the bagpipes play a Beatles song before! I really enjoyed what they did with it. Ending the evening with a strawberry shortcake was, as they say, "the icing on the cake". The pipers left the next day for the Worlds in Scotland and we hope they did well there. They deserve to. We would definitely recommend this event to anyone visiting PEI.
Written August 13, 2014
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Jassy D
Cochrane, Canada92 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
We were hoping for more than just a single display case. While this bagpipe was truly an important piece of history, we were interested to learn more about the pipes as a whole.
Written October 17, 2016
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Deirdre J
Ein2 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
My family and I have been to PEI several times and have enjoyed the performances at the College of Piping immensely! This year my husband flew out to meet me for one week and we set a day aside to attend the Celtic Gathering and Highland Games.
Sorry to say we were very disappointed with the "Highland Games" that were so highly ( and falsely ) advertised, as there were no games to be found. No caber toss, no hammer throw. We were hard pressed to find anything at all going on when we were there on Sunday, lots of people mulling about. What we thought was going to be the highlight of the day, the mass bands, also left our high hopes deflated. They piped onto the field, spent about half an hour presenting awards from the previous day's performances ( I heard someone say, "It would have been nice to see some of these things" ) and then they piped off to the side of the field again. A total of about 2 minutes playing. Since we only had a week on the island, this turned out to be a huge waste of a day!
Sorry to say we were very disappointed with the "Highland Games" that were so highly ( and falsely ) advertised, as there were no games to be found. No caber toss, no hammer throw. We were hard pressed to find anything at all going on when we were there on Sunday, lots of people mulling about. What we thought was going to be the highlight of the day, the mass bands, also left our high hopes deflated. They piped onto the field, spent about half an hour presenting awards from the previous day's performances ( I heard someone say, "It would have been nice to see some of these things" ) and then they piped off to the side of the field again. A total of about 2 minutes playing. Since we only had a week on the island, this turned out to be a huge waste of a day!
Written July 14, 2014
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cwhiteva
Arlington, VA55 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Definitely worth seeing if you want a Celtic flavor for your trip. While a little difficult to understand the words of the soloist a few times, overall the performance was high energy, well-done and a lot of fun. Good balance between serious and amusing numbers as well as pretty good balance between music performance and dance. Ticket was a little on the pricey side for the level of entertainment, but because it supports the school, I didn't mind paying. If cold (which it was on the final performance evening), be forewarned that this is in a tent and thus sheltered from the wind, but no heaters. We stayed warm enough dressed in multiple layers.
Written September 17, 2013
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ALovelyMermaid
Tamworth, NH59 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
'Highland Storm' is a performance presented by The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts for a limited time each summer in Summerside. I am so glad we began our PEI vacation by attending this concert in an outdoor domed tent on the college campus. There were a few mosquitos but it was not unbearable. I had purchased VIP tickets online ahead of time. We sat in the third row center stage. It was a rather small venue so general seating would also have been adequate. The concert lasted about an hour and a half and there was an equal mix of bag pipes, drumming, fiddling, step dancing and singing. The students are very talented and there was even a comedy routine. During intermission I purchased a beautiful plaid pashima scarf in The Gift Shop for a friend who was watching our cat while we were vacationing. She loves the scarf and the purchase benefited the school. Don't miss out on this performance if you have the opportunity to attend. At the very least you should visit the college.
Written August 30, 2012
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summersidevano
Summerside, Canada3 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
While in Prince Edward Island be absolutely sure to take in "HIGHLAND STORM" at the College of Piping in Summerside. If you are a lover of everything Celtic , or even if it is your first time seeing this genre live , you will not be disappointed. Showcased are the talented instructors and students of the facility which includes a world class pipe band , award winning Highland dancers and step dancers that make you want to hop up and do a little jig yourself ! Extremely entertaining , moving and some hilarious moments to take away with you. Fiddles , guitars and low whistle are also featured and you will love each and every number . The pipe bands' AMAZING GRACE will give you chills and bring a tear !!
Written June 29, 2012
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Heather1918
Westville, Canada12 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
This year's program, Highland Storm, is a must see for anyone who enjoys all aspects of Celtic music. There were fiddlers, pipers, drummers, dancers and singers and an exceptionally talented piano player. The show was 2 hrs. with an intermission but the time passed very quickly. A "thunderous" good time for young and old. Be advised that seating is on bleachers and bring a cushion if you have one.
Written August 17, 2011
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Le North Blog
Calgary, Canada327 contributions
Aug 2019
Lovely show in a very comfy theatre. You get quite a show for a very adorable ticket. Pipers, highland dancing and step dancing, combined with live singing form a story over two hours. I learned a lot, and got a feel for the history of the Island. Well executed and would highly recommend!
Written August 7, 2019
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Will there be performances on October 11, and 12, 2018?
Thanks, Nancy
Written July 9, 2018
Collegestaff
Summerside, Canada
Good morning Nancy,
Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately the performances all run during the summer and are finished the end of August.
The regular school year will have started again, there might be band practice the evening of the 11th.
We do have a brand new theater, so please keep an eye on our website if any events come up, it will be on there.
Have a great day,
Rachel
Written July 10, 2018
is the a performance in sept if there is how do I get tickets
Written September 13, 2016
I got the info on the website. I would call them to confirm though as they changed the time on us (which worked to our favour) but hate to miss out. I bet fall is less frequent.
Written September 14, 2016
The performance we attended was called "Celtic Storm" and is only performed during the summer months. It was over at the end of August. Your best bet would be to check their website to see if they perform during the school year such as September.
Written September 14, 2016
Is there a schedule? We will be in Cavendish 8/1-4. Are advance tickets required? Distance?
Written July 27, 2016
Ditto the last response! We went to a mini concert which gave us a nice taste of the music and dance as well as an explanation of the bagpipe and drum.
Written July 27, 2016
What is your schedule of performances in Aug. 27th and 28th and how much are tickets? Thank you
Written August 25, 2015
To answer your question you should look this up on the College of Piping on line site...
Written August 25, 2015
I am not sure of performances in September; perhaps check their website. We were there in July midweek. It is an outside covered venue. Well worth seeing but may be just summer performances where it is a college.
Written July 24, 2015
I'm arriving in Charlottetown on a cruise ship July 22. The ship will be docked from 9am - 6pm, and I would like to attend the Mini Concert. How can I get there?
Written March 29, 2015
Hi Joe, if you would like to call me or email me directly at The College of Piping, I can get some information to you. You can go to our website, click on contact us tab and that will give you the email address, or a form to fill out with your info and I can get back in touch with you!
Thanks, Sue
Written May 7, 2015
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