BRIMS Piping

Sat, May 11
Joey Abarta in Concert featuring Brightwood
Charlottesville Waldorf School
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May 11, 2024, 7:00 PM
Charlottesville Waldorf School, Waldorf School Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA
Our day-long Uilleann Piping event will culminate in an evening concert featuring Joey Abarta opened by Brightwood
Sun, Apr 21
BRIMS Family Social and Slow Session
Albemarle Ciderworks
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Apr 21, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Albemarle Ciderworks , 2545 Rural Ridge Ln, North Garden, VA 22959, USA
Meet other BRIMS families and find out more about BRIMS' offerings in an informal setting while enjoying some delicious cider!

What are Uilleann Pipes?

The Uilleann Pipes- (pronounced ill-inn ) in their current form, have been the
traditional bagpipes of Ireland for over 300 years. They have been certified by
UNESCO as an important and unique cultural symbol and has been added to the
UNESCO list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage “.

Learn More About the Uilleann Pipes

Pipers Forum

Special threads in our forum dedicated to piping! Find out about upcoming events, share resources, compare notes, whatever is on your piping mind!

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Students & Parents

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Learning the Pipes

BRIMS Student Practice Tunes

Uilleann Pipe Care and Mainenance

Uilleann Pipe Fingering Chart

Try The Pipes

BRIMS is now offering a “hands-on” experience with the Pipes. Many pipers say it was the sound of the Chanter that drew them to the pipes. It seems to register something in your brain that you can’t seem to shake!

"Try The Pipes” events allow children 10 yrs and older - and adults- to sit down with an experienced piper for a guided experience in Irish piping. Young aspiring pipers require a certain reach/hand size - we can help you determine if your child is ready! Your "Try The Pipes" session is free of charge, guided by an experienced piper, you get a thorough and fun introduction to the Uilleann Pipes!

If after “Trying The Pipes” – you think you would like to begin the process of learning the instrument, one of our BRIMS pipers can guide you through the process. We Can’t wait to share this amazing instrument with you!

Reach out to schedule your session.

BRIMS Piping Events

Tionols, Concerts, Piping Days..and more! Find our whats going on in our area.

BRIMS Events

Helpful Links

Check back for a curated list of helpful piping resources!

The Blue Ridge Irish Music School is so happy to be able to support a Uilleann Piping program. With opportunities for the brand new piper through advanced lifelong players, BRIMS brings together expert teachers, musicians, and community resources to host tionols, concerts, and workshops for pipers across the region. We offer a place (both digital and physical!) for pipers to gather and share resources, recommendations, tunes and whatever information helps them further the special art of uilleann piping!

Thank you

to our partners in music