Resident Summer School of Piping and Drumming for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced Students to be held at the Valle Crucis Conference Center, Valles Crucis, NC, for the Summer of 2026. Both Resident and Day Student programs available.
Registration closes 14 days prior to each session!
No matter how you choose to pay, please be sure to complete the Medical Form and Permission Slip (if under 18) online. The forms may be accessed on the registration page.
| PIPING SESSIONS | |
| Session #1 (One Week): | June 21, 2026 - June 26, 2026 |
| Instructors: Greg Abbott, Jim Dillahey, Ed Krintz | |
| Session #2 (One Week): | June 28, 2026 - July 3, 2026 |
| Instructors: Greg Abbott, Jim Dillahey, Nick Hudson, Ed Krintz | |
| Session #3 (One Week): | July 5, 2026 - July 10, 2026 |
| Instructors: Greg Abbott, Jim Dillahey, Nick Hudson, Ed Krintz, Dan Lyden, Palmer Shonk, Lyric Todkill | |
| Session #4 (One Week): | July 12, 2026 - July 17, 2026 |
| Instructors: Greg Abbott, Jim Dillahey, Dan Lyden, Palmer Shonk | |
| Session #5 (One Week): | July 19, 2026 - July 24, 2026 |
| Instructors: Jim Dillahey, E.J. Jones, Dan Lyden | |
| Session #6 (Two Weeks): | June 21, 2026 - July 3, 2026 |
| Session #7 (Two Weeks): | June 28, 2026 - July 10, 2026 |
| Session #8 (Two Weeks): | July 5, 2026 - July 17, 2026 |
| Session #9 (Two Weeks): | July 12, 2026 - July 24, 2026 |
| SNARE, TENOR, AND BASS DRUMMING SESSIONS | |
| Session #10 (One Week): | July 5, 2026 - July 10, 2026 |
| Instructors: Hannah Boyles, Jon Quigg | |
| Session #11 (One Week): | July 12, 2026 - July 17, 2026 |
| Instructors: Hannah Boyles, Jon Quigg | |
| Session #12 (Two Weeks): | July 5, 2026 - July 17, 2026 |
| PRICING | ||
| Room, Board & Tuition | One Week | $ 840.00 |
| Two Weeks | $ 1680.00 | |
| Day Students | Per Week | $ 520.00 |
| Day Students (including meals) | Per Week | $ 745.00 |
| Tag-along fee: $547. Games Weekend w/ breakfast: $120. Please contact us to make these arrangements. |
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| T-SHIRT/SWEAT SHIRT PRICING | |
| T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Polo Shirts: To insure delivery at the school, orders MUST be received by June 1. | |
| T-Shirts | $ 18.00 |
| Sweat Shirts | $ 25.00 |
| Polo Shirts | $ 26.00 |
| Hoodie | $ 30.00 |
| [XX - $3.00 extra XXX - $4.00 extra] NOTE: XX & XXX Size shirts are special order only. |
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AN ABSOLUTE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $100.00 MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION. STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS REGISTERING ONLINE, PLEASE PAY THE DEPOSIT AND IT WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU. BALANCES ARE DUE ONE WEEK
PRIOR SESSION BEGINS.
PLEASE MAIL ALL CHECKS TO:
THE NORTH AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PIPING AND DRUMMING
107 Stone Dye Street
Elizabethton, TN 37643
ATTN: Cathleen Nixon
Notes:
- For those interested in attending as day students, there are campground facilities located nearby the Conference Center ~ Phone (828) 963-6964 and speak with David Mast. For other camping motel information call the North Carolina High Country Host at (800) 438-7500.
- All bedding and linens (sheets and towels) will be provided.
- Three meals a day will be served from supper on Sunday through lunch on the Friday ending your session.
- The Conference Center is located on NC Rt 194, 8 miles west of Boone and 6 miles east of Banner Elk. A map of the area will be included with your acceptance letter.
| Airport Information |
| Tri-City Airport, Kingsport TN and Hickory, NC Airport are each approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Valle Crucis. |
| The Charlotte Airport is a 2.5 hour drive. |
| Airport pickup is not available. |
| For airport shuttle services that service Charlotte Douglas International Airport, please contact The Hickory Hop ((828) 327-2340) or Airport Taxi Service at ((828) 295-7779). |