September 2009
6 posts
Services
Weddings The bagpipe is an instrument known to uplift and instill a feeling of joy, and throughout history it has been used in celebrations of all kinds. A few additions of the great highland bagpipe to your wedding will truly make it a day to remember. Parties Do you have a parent or loved one who absolutely loves the bagpipe? Having a party? If so, a skilled bagpiper is a great source of...
Sep 10th
Pricing
Bagpipes for wedding or special event: $200 Bagpipes for funeral: $150 Lessons 30 min: $19 45 min: $24 60 min: $29 All prices are per event.  No hourly sticker shock. Travel costs: I am willing to go just about anywhere in Oregon and SW Washington. There is no travel cost for all cities off the I-5 corridor between Portland and Eugene. There is a .55 cents/mile travel cost for...
Sep 10th
Parties
Do you have a parent or loved one who absolutely loves the bagpipe? Having a party? If so, a skilled bagpiper is a great source of entertainment. Here are some examples of things I’ve done at parties in the past: Surprise parties: Believe it or not, it is possible to sneak a man around in a kilt and not be noticed! Usually I’ll meet the contact person at a meeting spot slightly away...
Sep 10th
Special Events
The uplifting flare of the bagpipe can be the perfect way to begin an event with a bang.  Depending on the nature of the event, there are a few spots a bagpiper could potentially play. Initiate the event: Bagpipes are a great attention-getter.  Some people love them, some people loath them; either way it’s guaranteed to capture everyone’s attention.  Playing a popular march, such as...
Sep 10th
Weddings
The bagpipe is an instrument known to uplift and instill a feeling of joy, and throughout history it has been used in celebrations of all kinds. A few additions of the great highland bagpipe to your wedding will truly make it a day to remember. There are many different types of weddings, and many different places a bagpiper could potentially play. Here are a few popular examples: Prelude: As...
Sep 9th
Funerals
The ethereal sound of the bagpipe can be easily incorporated into a funeral.  Generally, there are one to two times a piper could play: As quests arrive or leave - A bagpiper in the distance is a beautiful and moving addition that can also help guests locate the church. A certain type of tune was created solely to achieve this “piper in the distance” sound: Piobaireachd (pronounced...
Sep 9th