Winter Storm 2009 Weekend -
Master Schedule

Registration and Check-in | Competitions | Workshop
Winter Storm 2009 - The Pipes and Drums Concert | Winter Steam

Midwest Highland Arts FundRegistration and Check-in for Competitors and Students

Thursday, January 15, 2009
Competitor check-in only.
Marriott – 2nd Floor
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, January 16, 2009
Competitor check-in, workshop check-in, and workshop on-site registration.
Marriott – Lobby, 1st Floor
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 17, 2009
Workshop check-in and workshop on-site registration.
Marriott – 2nd Floor
7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Competitions

Friday, January 16, 2009

Seating for competitions is limited.
Tickets available online or at the door.

  • $15.00 Spectator admission to all of the day’s piping contests

  • $15.00 Spectator admission to all of the day’s drumming contests

  • $25.00 VIP Pass spectator admission to all piping and all drumming contests.

McCallum Bagpipes present —
The Midwest Highland Arts Fund & MidWest Pipe Band Association
United States Silver Medal Piobaireachd Competition

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Timeframe is subject to change)
Marriott – Marriott-Amphitheater – 2nd Floor

The Tone Czar Bagpipes — Midwest Highland Arts Fund
North American Gold Medal Ceol Beag Competition - Qualifier and Final

Qualifier- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Timeframe is subject to change)
Marriott - Grand Ballroom – 2nd Floor

Final – 9 p.m. (Timeframe is subject to change)
Marriott - Grand Ballroom – 2nd Floor

Premier Percussion, Pearl Drums, and Andante Percussion present —
Midwest Highland Arts Fund
Gold Medal and Amateur Tenor Drumming Championships

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  (Timeframe is subject to change)
Marriott – Seville Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Premier Percussion, Pearl Drums, and Andante Percussion present —
Midwest Highland Arts Fund
Gold Medal Bass Drumming and MHAF Amateur Bass Drumming Championships

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Timeframe is subject to change)
Marriott – Seville Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Premier Percussion, Pearl Drums, and Andante Percussion present —
Meade Custom Drumming Supplies - Midwest Highland Arts Fund
North American Gold Medal Drumming Championships

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Timeframe is subject to change)
Holiday Inn - Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor

Premier Percussion, Pearl Drums, and Andante Percussion present —
The Cameron Drumming Studios - Midwest Highland Arts Fund
North American Amateur Drumming Championships

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Timeframe is subject to change)
Holiday Inn – Board Room - 1st Floor

R.G. Hardie & Co. Ltd present —
The R.G. Hardie & Co. Ltd - Midwest Highland Arts Fund
United States Gold Medal Piobaireachd Competition

4 p.m. to approx. 9 p.m. (Timeframe is subject to change)
Marriott - Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Awards Ceremony – for the day’s competitions

Approx. 9:30 p.m.
Marriott – Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Free admission.

Workshop
Sponsored by MidWest Pipe Band Association

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Workshop classes will be held in the various meeting spaces of the Winter Storm Hotel-Complex, The Marriott and Holiday Inn. Curriculum and classroom locations will be detailed in the workshop packet.

Session 1 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Session 2 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Session 3 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Session 4 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Workshop classes will be held in the various meeting spaces of the Winter Storm Hotel-Complex, Marriott and Holiday Inn. Curriculum and classroom locations will be detailed in the workshop packet.

Session 5 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Session 6 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

-End of Workshop-

Workshop Meals
The Holiday Inn has arranged a free continental breakfast for Winter Storm guests registered at the Holiday Inn. The Marriott has arranged special breakfast and noon buffet deals in their restaurant. There are many fast food, as well as upscale, restaurants within easy walking distance.

Winter Storm 2009 - The Pipes and Drums Concert

Saturday, January 17, 2009
7:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Community Christian Church
4601 Main Street (one block south of the Winter Storm Hotel-Complex)
Tickets: Workshop students receive one free ticket per registration.
Adults: $30.00, Children: under 12, $15.00; 5 and under, Free of Charge.
Available online or at the door

Winter Steam  
Sponsored by Newcastle Brown Ale.

Immediately following the concert until 1:30 a.m.
Marriott Hotel, 2nd Floor – Grand Ball Room

Bring your bagpipe and drum and play for cool prizes from Newcastle Brown Ale, or enjoy a beverage and watch others play for the prizes.

Suggested donation for Winter Steam souvenir glass: $15.00; purchase in advance with workshop and competition registrations, or at the door.