Join us for a fun weekend of piping and drumming instruction plus a casual Saturday evening ceilidh,
held in the BWI Airport area of Baltimore, Maryland.
DATE:
Saturday & Sunday, February 6 – 7, 2027
LOCATION:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore – BWI Airport
890 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, Maryland 21090
Group Room Rate $99 plus tax; Free Parking
To receive the group rate, book your hotel room no later than January 6, 2027. You may use the following link: https://group.doubletree.com/xq5l39
or you may phone the hotel at 410-859-8400 and state that you are with the 2027 Fair Hill Workshop
REGISTRATION:
Registration Fee $220 – includes classes all day Saturday and half day Sunday, plus lunch Saturday
(Additional Saturday lunches for traveling companions who are not workshop registrants may be purchased in advance)
On-Time Discount – $20 Discount for registrations received by January 6, 2027
Registrations will be accepted after the discount deadline, space permitting, including at the door
Band Discount – $20 discount per person for bands registering six or more people (in addition to on-time discount)
Additions to band groups are no problem – no need to wait until everyone has decided – to add to your group, just email me and I will send you a link
All workshop proceeds will benefit the Fair Hill Scottish Games
2027 INSTRUCTORS:
PIPING:
Cameron Macdougall
Derek Midgley
SNARE DRUMMING:
Miles Bennington
TENOR DRUMMING:
Lauren Bennington
BASS DRUMMING:
Christina Henry
SCHEDULE:
Friday, February 5 –
Registration Check-In 7pm – 9pm
Saturday, February 6 –
Registration Check-In 8am – 9am
Classes 9am – 11:45am
Lunch (included with tuition) 12pm – 1pm
Classes 1pm – 5:15pm
Ceilidh (free admission) 8pm – 11pm
Sunday, February 7 –
Classes 9am – 11:45am
Registrants are free to attend any classes they wish. Dress all weekend is casual, highland attire not required. The class schedule, including specific class itineraries will be posted closer to the date.
CEILIDH:
Saturday evening’s ceilidh will be a casual get-together with a cash bar and door prizes. Everyone will be free to share their love of piping & drumming (or any other Celtic instruments as well) by getting up and playing if they wish. There will be no admission charge for the ceilidh. All are welcome. Dress is casual.
QUESTIONS?
For more information or any questions, contact:
Linda Hall – lindamhall465@outlook.com
Piping & Drumming Director
Fair Hill Scottish Games
2027 INSTRUCTORS’ BIOGRAPHIES:
Cameron Macdougall – Piping
Cameron, who hails from the Highlands of Scotland, studied under some of the country’s most eminent pipers, graduating with a music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He is a silver medalist and plays in the Former Winners MSR at the Argyllshire Gathering, after winning the A grade in 2022. Cameron’s recent wins include the Medley at the Metro cup and the MSR at the USPF contest. Most recently, Cameron placed first in Piobaireachd at the 2025 Lochaber Gathering in Scotland, winning the Gold Lochaber Axe. Cameron recently moved to New Jersey, USA.
Derek Midgley – Piping
Lauren Bennington – Tenor Drumming
Bio coming soon
Christina Henry – Bass Drumming
Christina’s journey in Scottish Arts began at the age of seven as a Highland dancer. She competed extensively across the United States, Canada, and Scotland, earning distinction by twice qualifying for the United States Inter-Regional Highland Dancing Championships. Her involvement in the pipe band world began through performances with pipe bands as a dancer, eventually leading her to pick up tenor drumming with the Manchester Pipe Band. She later transitioned to bass drum and spent eleven seasons with the Oran Mor Pipe Band, playing a key role as the band advanced from Grade 2 to Grade 1. Christina then joined the renowned 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band in Ontario, where she performed for seven seasons—five as a tenor drummer and two as a bass drummer. In the fall of 2019, she became a member of the City of Dunedin Pipe Band, contributing for three seasons. Throughout her career, Christina has remained a dedicated and accomplished competitor. She is also a respected educator and adjudicator, serving as a certified Bass and Tenor judge for the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA) and as a member of its Music Board. Currently, Christina is taking a step back from active competition to focus on motherhood, while continuing to support the community through instruction and mentorship.
Miles Bennington – Snare Drumming
Miles Bennington is a professional snare drummer and educator from Pittsburgh, PA. He received his initial instruction from J. Reid Maxwell and has gone on to compete with numerous top-level bands throughout the United States and Canada, including the Great Lakes, Toronto Police, and St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Bands. As a soloist, Miles has competed across the United States and Canada, culminating in qualifying for the semifinal of The World Solo Drumming Championship in Glasgow. Additionally, Miles has instructed several prize-winning drum corps throughout the northeast and midwest United States. When not traveling for competition or rehearsal, Miles serves as the principal drumming instructor for the Carnegie Mellon University Pipe Band who, under his guidance, have quickly become one of the premier drumming programs in the eastern United States, including being crowned European Drum Corps Champions in 2025.
