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Author: Iain MacHarg

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Iain MacHarg is the director of the Vermont Institute of Celtic Arts, and a music professor at Norwich University. He holds the Senior Piping Certificate and the Teaching Certificate from the Institute of Piping, Scotland. He has been a familiar face at the highland games since very early in his life and his father, Michael MacHarg, is one of the premier bagpipe builders in the world. In addition to competing as a professional grade solo piper, he has founded four Highland Pipe Bands in Vermont (Catamount Grade 4 & 5, Norwich University, the Green Mountain Highlanders) and has played with several folk groups. Iain’s solo albums and books: Rooted in Tradition, Ceol Na Beinne, Celtic Christmas, and Feadan Mor, a collection of original tunes for the bagpipe are sold worldwide.
Donald MacDonald – Player and Pipe Maker – Part 1

Donald MacDonald – Player and Pipe Maker – Part 1

ByIain MacHarg January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Competitor, music publisher, and fine instrument maker, Donald MacDonald had a profound impact on the music of his time,…

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Piobaireachd / classical music of the highland bagpipe Part-2/2

Piobaireachd / classical music of the highland bagpipe Part-2/2

ByIain MacHarg January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

We hope that you have followed, you can find it here Part-1 This month’s tune, Teachd chlain Donnachaidh, or…

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Piobaireachd / classical music of the highland bagpipe Part-1/2

Piobaireachd / classical music of the highland bagpipe Part-1/2

ByIain MacHarg January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

What is Piobaireachd? The word “piobaireachd” means pipe playing or pipe music, but is now used to describe the…

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How to host a cèilidh

How to host a cèilidh

ByIain MacHarg November 21, 2022November 22, 2022

So you want to host a cèilidh! First, for the uninitiated, we must ask the question: ‘What is a…

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A Short History of the Bagpipe

A Short History of the Bagpipe

ByIain MacHarg November 21, 2022November 22, 2022

If you have ever gone to a Highland Games or a local parade, you might have heard Scotland’s famous…

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Bagpipe Accessories & Supplies

Bagpipe Accessories & Supplies

ByIain MacHarg November 20, 2021

Find bagpipe accessories and supplies around New England and abroad.

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Bagpipe Makers (New England)

Bagpipe Makers (New England)

ByIain MacHarg November 20, 2021

Need a closer bagpipe maker? Look no further.

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Bagpipe Schools (New England)

Bagpipe Schools (New England)

ByIain MacHarg November 20, 2021

Ever want to learn how to play the bagpipe?

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Pipe Bands & Associations in New England

Pipe Bands & Associations in New England

By October 27, 2021September 2, 2022

Your New England Resources to Pipes and Drums.

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