What types of events have you played ?
Weddings, receptions, funerals, memorials, parties, ceremonies, church, dedications, St. Patrick's Day festivities, conferences, military, private and community events.
What do you charge?
The fee is based on the length of time needed and travel distance. The initial fee is based on a 1-hour minimum, which may exceed the actual playing time. Travel expenses are included in the initial hour. A smaller fee per half hour is charged for clients desiring a longer time. Quotes are quick and free. Just relay your needs or vision for a quote.
Ancient Irvine
Kilt Tartan
What do you play at weddings?
There is much flexibility with the pipes or keys! A medley of tunes (pipes) or songs (keys) can played for arriving guests. Key moments include the processional, as mothers and grandmothers being seated. Or the recessional as the bride and groom exit. Music makes special moments in the ceremony, like the unity candle, unique and memorable.
Receptions can include a surprise for guests as the bride, groom or wedding party enter. With the piano, organ or other keys, there is much flexibility as the music can be played at any volume including soft background. Song choices are established with the client to capture their desired tone/vision.
What do you wear?
Clients and the type of event determine the attire appropriate to the occasion. For bagpipes, an Irvine tartan kilt (choices pictured this page) is worn with full regalia. Jacket choices are the traditional Scottish piper blazer or the formal "Prince Charlie" with tails. Head coverings are the regular glengarry or full feather bonnet.
Weathered Irvine
Kilt Tartan
Modern Irvine
Kilt Tartan
What does a piper play at a funeral?
Pipers play during funeral services at any interval. Because the Highland Bagpipes have only 9 notes, not all hymns or music can be played on the pipes. "Amazing Grace" is the most requested but there are many others to best honor the individual. Pipers play at funerals and/or graveside services depending on needs and preferences.
