Song Program

Winter School is an opportunity to learn tunes from some of the best players and the most inspiring instructors of Scottish music, spending time in community with fellow musicians and music appreciators, and just have fun!

The song program is open to all levels of singer and runs concurrently with the fiddle, smallpipes and accompaniment programs. Click here for a sample schedule. Classes will offer a mixture of songs in Gaelic (no Gaelic language experience is required) and English, including Puirt à Beul, Pipe tunes, Cèilidh Classics, and more! If you are unsure if these classes are a good fit for you or your instrument, please contact Cayley@CelticArts.org

Students arrive on Saturday morning, February 7th, after breakfast. The schedule will include group classes each day, sessions, evening ceilidhs, and a few fun extras. Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend the instructor concert, have the option to be part of our no-stress participant performance night, and more! Classes end on Wednesday, February 11th at noon. Students may choose to purchase a ticket to the Masters of Scottish Arts concert in Edmonds on Friday, February 6th.

Pricing

Prices for the Song Program include tuition, housing, and meals:

Tier 1, Single Room = $1,113 (all private bathroom)
Tier 2, Single Room = $938 (some private bathroom, some shared bathroom)
Tier 3, Single Room = $798 (all shared bathroom)
Tier 1, Shared Room = $913 (all private bathroom)
Tier 2, Shared Room = $828 (some private bathroom, some shared bathroom)
Tier 3, Shared Room = $688 (all shared bathroom)
No Lodging (meals still included) = $500

Registration opens on August 25th. Cancellations made before December 31st, 2025 will receive a full refund minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made between January 1st, 2026 and January 20th, 2026 will receive a 50% refund of the payments made, minus a $35 administrative fee. Cancellations made after January 20th, 2026 cannot be refunded.