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PIPER FOR HIRE

Hello and welcome to my website.

My name is Ross Bates and I have been playing the Bagpipes
as a soloist and in bands for the last 28 years. Among my achievements was being part of the Grade 1 World Championship Pipe Band of 1998. Please see here to read more about my background.

If you are looking for a Bagpiper, I am available 7 days a week to perform at a variety of functions.

These may include:

I offer a fully professional service and will make sure that all relevant details are planned out well in advance of the function.

Short notice is usually not a problem, so don't hesitate to contact me if you think you might have left it too late.


The uniform worn will include a traditional Scottish kilt in the Murray Of Athol tartan.

Please contact me on 03 9744 4098 or 0427 181164 if I can be of assistance.  My email is rabates@iprimus.com.au.


PRICES

For the Melbourne metropolitan area, my fee is AUD $250 for the first 2 hours and then AUD $30 for every 1/2 hour after or part thereof.

For those outside the Melbourne metropolitan area, the fee may be slightly higher due to the distance travelled.

This fee includes an optional consultation at our home for music selection and to hear tunes demonstrated on the pipes. 30 minutes is normally enough time for this or you may prefer to organise everything over the phone or via email.

Pricing is negotiable to a limited extent for special circumstances - please contact to discuss.


WEDDINGS

Regarding Weddings, I am happy to perform at whatever part of the ceremony you may wish and can also make suggestions as to what would be suitable if you are unsure.

The usual format is as follows:
I am also happy to take part in any photographs and to fit in with whatever specific requirements you may have.


ABOUT

REPERTOIRE

The following represents a small sampling of my repertoire. They are typical of tunes that should be well known to many of the general public. Most of the tunes listed here are Scottish in origin with some also being Irish. With enough notice, any tune could be played within reason, however it should be noted that not all pieces of music will effectively transfer to the bagpipe.

Marches

Scotland The Brave / The Badge Of Scotland / The Brown Haired Maiden / The Barren Rocks Of Aden / Highland Laddie / The 42nd Highlanders / Will Ye No Come Back Again? / We're No' Awa' Tae Bide Awa' / High Road To Gairloch / Choirechoiles / The Bonnie Lass O' Fyvie / Bonnie Dundee / 100 Pipers / Cock Of The North / Hot Punch / I Love A Lassie / Stop Your Ticklin' Jock / Lochlomond

Retreats

Lochanside / Dream Valley Of Glendaruel / Green Hills Of Tyrol / When The Battle's O'er

Slow Airs & Laments

Amazing Grace / Flowers Of The Forest / Coming Home / Highland Cathedral / The Mist Covered Mountains / Thug Mi Gaol / Lord Lovat's Lament / Summertime
/ Mhorag Duncan

Waltzes

The Flower Of Scotland / The Skye Boat Song / Mrs Trench Of Garbally / The Old Knife Grinder's Spring Song / Comin' Through The Rye / The Northern Lights Of Aberdeen / Highland Cradle Song / My Home / Black Velvet Band

Australian

Waltzing Matilda / South Australia / The Road To Gundagai

Christmas

Jingle Bells / Deck The Halls / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Good King Wenceslas / Come All Ye Faithful

Miscellaneous

Auld Lang Syne / Happy Birthday / Orkney Wedding With Sunrise / Mull Of Kintyre / Ode To Joy


CONTACT

Ross Bates,

27 Harcombe Drive,
Sunbury, Victoria,
Australia, 3429

Phone & Fax: 03 9744 4098

Mobile: 0427 181164

rabates@iprimus.com.au









Ross Bates,
27 Harcombe Drive,
Sunbury, Victoria,
Australia, 3429

Phone & Fax: 03 9744 4098
Mobile: 0427 181164
rabates@iprimus.com.au

ABN: 24 591 526 576

Website created and maintained by Ross Bates
Last updated 20/02/2008