Chris Ormston

Northumbrian Small Pipes, Border Pipes, Scottish Small Pipes
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Photo: Chris leads a workshop at the 2006 Pipers' Gathering, Killington, Vermont, USA

 

Chris is an experienced pipe tutor, having led workshops throughout the UK, Europe and North America.  He specialises in promoting classical approaches to piping and is famed for bringing to life the piping traditions of the last three centuries.  Participants are envigorated by Chris's knowledge of the instrument, its repertoire and the social context of its development.  His interactive teaching style allows students to improve their standard of performance in a relaxed environment.  He is committed to sharing his passion for the Northumbrian tradition with players of all levels. 
 
Chris is available to lead group workshops, and is also able to offer individual tuition to students of all abilities.
 
 
  Feedback from workshop participants:

 

  • Well structured. I enjoyed the mixture of discussion and playing, with Chris giving lucid comment and explanations supported by relevant and very skilled illustrations. He was very friendly and happy to share well thought out attitudes and practices
  • Good choice of music

  • Good communicator and ability to inspire

  • Liked his wry humour and skill. Lesson material had a narrow, obsessional scope – but that was intentional!

  • I learned most from Chris (hadn’t seen him before) Excellent on technique and getting it across

  • Great tunes well taught

  • He plays so well

  • Really liked his gracing style. Quite unique

  • Always good to learn variations from the master
  • Another great opportunity to hear a master play the pipes