DAVID ERVIN
B A G P I P E S
David was introduced to the beautiful sound of bagpipes by his maternal grandmother who was born and raised in Fraserburgh, Scotland and later lived in Edinburgh. With his paternal roots also originating to the Mull of Kintyre, his Scottish heritage inspired his love of the pipes.
David is a member of Clan Irwin (Irvine, Ervin,Erwin) and the Ozark Highlander Pipe and Drum Band. He has extensive experience performing at parades, weddings, funerals, parties, military and community events, and is a professional entertainer for Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock, south of Branson, Missouri.
Ervin performs on McCallum Great Highland bagpipes in full Highland regalia appropriate to the occasion. The Scottish small pipes are also available.
THE PIPES...
There are many varieties of instruments known as bagpipes throughout Europe and in parts of Asia, but in the Celtic world of the British Isles, there are two main types, The Irish (Uillean or Elbow) and the Scottish (Great Highland or Small Border). The pipes pictured are Great Highland.
THE SOUND...
The stirring sound is undeniable when heard and evokes a sense of time-honored tradition for those who love the music of the Scottish Highlands.
Bagpipes have several parts including the air supply blowpipe, the bag, the chanter, the chanter reed, and the drone or drones. The chanter is the melody pipe which can be played by the piper, while the drone or drones provide a constant note.
