Percussionist

“Finlay MacDonald has emerged as one of the leading lights in the current crop of young pipers with deep roots in the pipe band tradition, but grafted on to a distinctly contemporary musical sensibility to produce a compelling hybrid.” – Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman

Edinburgh Tradfest: Finlay MacDonald Band

Traverse Theatre

A beloved community tradition! The annual free Fourth of July band concert features the Aspen Festival Band playing a rousing selection of patriotic favorites, marches, and American classics. Members of Dance Aspen will premiere new choreography by Matthew Gilmore set to Leonard Berstein's Three Dance Episodes from On the Town. Wear your red, white, and blue!

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Fourth of July Concert

Aspen Meadows Resort

Finlay MacDonald, the director of the National Piping Centre of Scotland, and William McCallum, a prize-winning piper with the Centre and a renowned teacher, demonstrate and teach basic elements of bagpiping.

Piping Class with The National Piping Centre

Wheeler Opera House

Finlay MacDonald, the director of the National Piping Centre of Scotland, and William McCallum, a prize-winning piper with the Centre and a renowned teacher, will fill the air with the sounds of the bagpipe against the backdrop of the stunning Elk Mountain Range. The National Piping Centre exists to promote the study of the music and history of the Highland Bagpipe. Bring a picnic or purchase lunch at the Sundeck restaurant. (Gondola ticket or strenuous hike required to get to this event).

Percussionist

Finlay MacDonald

Events

Past events

May 10, 2025

Edinburgh Tradfest: Finlay MacDonald Band · Traverse Theatre

Jul 4, 2023 - Jul 4, 2024

Fourth of July Concert · Aspen Music Festival

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