Our ARTISTS
Greater Midwest Pipe Band
The Greater Midwest Pipe Band was established in 2013 having its first competitive season in 2014. Since its founding the band has striven to develop a strong competitive presence at the Grade II level. The band was founded under the intentions to develop an organization that was centrally located in the Midwestern United States. With many of its initial members coming from either Detroit or Chicago, it was decided that the band should be located somewhere in South Central, Michigan. Chance has it that Battle Creek, Michigan is nearly dead center between both metropolitan areas. We have been very fortunate to call Battle Creek home. The band rehearses at the Music Center of South Central Michigan. Currently the band has members from all across North America with representation from 7 States and 1 Canadian Province. With our new approach to a high level competitive band, and the use of modern technology, we are able to staff our organization with players from all corners of North America.
The Greater Midwest Pipe Band was established in 2013 having its first competitive season in 2014. Since its founding the band has striven to develop a strong competitive presence at the Grade II level. The band was founded under the intentions to develop an organization that was centrally located in the Midwestern United States. With many of its initial members coming from either Detroit or Chicago, it was decided that the band should be located somewhere in South Central, Michigan. Chance has it that Battle Creek, Michigan is nearly dead center between both metropolitan areas. We have been very fortunate to call Battle Creek home. The band rehearses at the Music Center of South Central Michigan. Currently the band has members from all across North America with representation from 7 States and 1 Canadian Province. With our new approach to a high level competitive band, and the use of modern technology, we are able to staff our organization with players from all corners of North America.
Blackthorn
Blackthorn has played throughout the Great Lakes region since 1984 and are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Based in Detroit, they can be found regularly at O’Mara’s Pub and Restaurant in Berkley. Other venues include concert halls, universities and festivals, including main stage appearances at the prestigious Michigan Irish Festival and world renowned Milwaukee Irish Fest.
Metro Detroiters fondly remember Blackthorn’s annual appearances on J. P. McCarthy’s St. Patrick’s Day show on WJR radio in the 1980s and 1990s, and later with Paul W. Smith. They have released seven CDs, and have performed with guest musicians such as members of the Michigan Opera Theater and the Motor City Brass Band. In 2010, Blackthorn was voted “Best Folk Band/Artist” by the readers of The Detroit Metro Times. In 2018 the band was inducted into the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame.
Blackthorn has played throughout the Great Lakes region since 1984 and are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Based in Detroit, they can be found regularly at O’Mara’s Pub and Restaurant in Berkley. Other venues include concert halls, universities and festivals, including main stage appearances at the prestigious Michigan Irish Festival and world renowned Milwaukee Irish Fest.
Metro Detroiters fondly remember Blackthorn’s annual appearances on J. P. McCarthy’s St. Patrick’s Day show on WJR radio in the 1980s and 1990s, and later with Paul W. Smith. They have released seven CDs, and have performed with guest musicians such as members of the Michigan Opera Theater and the Motor City Brass Band. In 2010, Blackthorn was voted “Best Folk Band/Artist” by the readers of The Detroit Metro Times. In 2018 the band was inducted into the Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame.
The Kopenski School of Highland Dance
The studio offers Scottish Highland dance lessons for people of ages beginning at 4 years old.
Scottish Highland Dance can be learned for many reasons. This artform offers a way to expand
one’s knowledge of their heritage, increasing one’s physical activity and also can be learned to dance competitively.
Instruction is provided by Cindy Kopenski. Cindy is a Fellow member of the British Association
of Dance in the Highland branch. She is also a member of the RSOBHD Judge’s Panel. Cindy has over 30 years of experience in teaching Highland Dance.
For further information please reach out to [email protected].
The studio offers Scottish Highland dance lessons for people of ages beginning at 4 years old.
Scottish Highland Dance can be learned for many reasons. This artform offers a way to expand
one’s knowledge of their heritage, increasing one’s physical activity and also can be learned to dance competitively.
Instruction is provided by Cindy Kopenski. Cindy is a Fellow member of the British Association
of Dance in the Highland branch. She is also a member of the RSOBHD Judge’s Panel. Cindy has over 30 years of experience in teaching Highland Dance.
For further information please reach out to [email protected].
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