About Us

Students who come to a Davidson summer session represent all ages, walks of life, and varying ability levels, but what unites them is a hunger to achieve and an aspiration to advance.

Developing the musical identity of all our piping and drumming students is foundational to our curriculum. Our bedrock philosophy underscores self-discipline, authenticity, and curiosity in musical expression.

Our world-class piping and drumming faculty strives to ensure every student meets or exceeds their personal best, which is why so many return.

We value our students as unique individuals; therefore, we structure our curriculum to serve their aspirations and needs.

At a Davidson session, smaller class sizes allow for more individualized attention and coaching. Our dedicated and highly-trained faculty act as mentors to support and challenge you in reaching your full learning potential.

Community is a fundamental aspect of our experience of music—it tends to unite people, forming bonds that might not exist otherwise.

We take immense delight in the connections we make with our students, so much so that we make it a point to try to stay in touch with them during those months between sessions.

Suffice it to say, when you come to a Davidson summer session, you are welcomed as family.