Our History
 In June 2008 we will celebrate 30 years of preserving the arts and traditions of Scotland.
When the first Ohio Scottish Arts School was held in 1978, no one knew how far we would progress over the years. The first classes were held in dancing, drumming and piping. Fifty eight students attended that year. In 2007, 218 students from 31 states and Canada attended and took classes in dancing, snare drumming, fiddling, harping, piping and advanced piobaireachd. Classes were also offered in Highland, National, Hornpipe and Jig Dance Teacher training.
 These classes focus on basic skills, technique, theory and exposure
to new material. This focus allows students to develop a strong foundation.
Our instructors are top notch and well respected in their fields. They make themselves available to
students during classes with individual
attention and after class hours for informal discussion and advice.
Each student is given an evaluation by their instructors to use at
home as a tool for continued growth!
Class time is vigorous with two 3 hour sessions per day, but the evening also allows for
informal learning. Students learn from each other in casual  jams and
instructors often join in these magical, musical moments. The talent
that is reflected by these students and instructors is awe inspiring!
 Students have an opportunity to experience other disciplines by visiting classes. Harpers have been
known to sit in on a drumming class to get the rhythm just
right, pipers and fiddlers come and play for the dancers.
This helps all to appreciate and learn about the other arts
represented at OSAS.
During this dynamic week one can observe student skills
being improved, younger students helping older students
with a difficult piece of music or  students always playing
their instruments or dancing. The commitment to their arts
is amazing. It is incredible to be part of this week and students
aged 10 to adult never seem to mind giving up a
week of their summer to continue the arts and traditions of
Scotland.
Faculty and Staff 2007
First row: Betty Lawrence-Dance,Jeanette Shearer-Dance, Cheyenne Brown-Harp, Kelly Stewart-Harp, Mary Munro-Dance, Russ Kilpatrick-Staff, Andrea Tronnes-Dance, Alison Mittig-Plemmons-Dance, Kitty Hart-Dance, Pam Moisey-Dance, Corinaa Hewat-Harp, Joy Tolev-Dance, Leah Smart-Dance Assistant
Second row:John Peck-Counselor, Colleen Case-Counselor, Ashley Gentry-Counselor, Ruth Pearce-Counselor, Patricia McGregor-Counselor, Sara Gilchrist-Dance Assistant/Counselor,Pam Kilpatrick-OSAS VP/Registrar & Counselor, Cindy Pagano-Counselor, Dani Speigel-Counselor, Missy Gentry-OSAS Vice President/Dance Assistant, Michael Vass-Fiddle, Kira Frabutt-Counselor, Ed Pearlman-Fiddle Coordinator, Chris Hamilton-Pipes, Carl MacKenzie-Fiddle,Hugh Cameron-Snare Drum, Drew Duncan-Pipe & Drum Coordinator, Stuart Cassells-Pipes,Debbie Doty-OSAS President/Director, Iain Macey-Pipes, Cathy Caldwell-Dance Assistant
Standing: Ken Gummerson-Counselor, Stan Needles-Counselor, Ann Heymann-Harp, Sue Richards-Harp Coordinator, Michael Crawley-Snare Drum, Stephen MacNeil-Pipes, Andrew Rogers-Pipes, Reay Mackay-Pipes, Doug MacRae-Pipes, Margaret Callander-Dance Coordinator
Our Staff
Debbie Doty, President and Director
Missy Gentry, Vice President
Pam Kilpatrick, Vice President and Registrar
Coordinators:
Margaret Callander, Highland Dancing
Andrew Duncan, Piping and Drumming
Edward Pearlman, Fiddling
Sue Richards, Harping
Photos by John Darby, Neil Gillette, Pam Kilpatrick, Dani Speigel and Art Sweet
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