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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...