I AM AVAILABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding Receptions

Wedding Anniverseries

Funeral Services

Committal Services

Memorial Services

Birthday Parties

Christenings

Debutante & Scottish Balls

Burns Nights & Suppers

Christmas Parties

New Year's Eve

Corporate Functions

Retirement Functions

Street Parades

Multi-Cultural Festivities


PRICES

Please note that my fees are based upon the time required and include travelling costs for the Melbourne metropolitan area. For those in country Victoria, there may be a small travelling surcharge.

Up to 15 minutes: $180

Up to 30 minutes: $220

Up to 1 hour: $250

Up to 2 hours: $280

Over 2 hours, please contact me for a quote.

All fees include an optional consultation at our home address to audition tunes demonstrated on the bagpipes. 30 minutes is normally enough time for this or you may prefer to organise everything over the phone or via email.


WEDDINGS

A solo piper at a Wedding is a cost-effective way of providing formal and informal music before, during and after the ceremony. Without the need for amplification, I am easily able to situate myself in an ideal location relative to the guests and the ceremony itself. I am happy to perform at any part of the ceremony and can recommend suitable music if required.

I can provide any or all of the following:

• Play an assortment of tunes, 20 minutes prior to the arrival of the Bride.

• Lead the Bridal car for the last part of its journey to the Wedding venue.

• Play for the Processional. This involves piping the Bride or Bridal Party down the aisle. Piping the Groom down the aisle is also an option. Depending on your preference and or the layout of the venue, I may either lead or play from a static position.

• Play a short medley of suitable tunes during the signing of the Wedding register.

• Play during the Unity Candle or similar such ceremony.

• Play for the Recessional. As with the Processional, I may either lead or play from a static position. The music chosen here is usually more upbeat in nature than what is used earlier in the ceremony.

• Play another assortment of tunes, 20 minutes after the ceremony.

• At the Reception, lead the Newlyweds to their table.

• Take part in any photographs.

FUNERALS

A well played bagpipe at a funeral adds an air of grace and dignity to the occasion that few instruments can match.

It is important that the piper is sensitive to the wishes of the bereaved, hence I am more than willing to play any special requests and to fit in with your requirements.

By their nature, funerals are organised at short notice, however this not an issue for me as I am readily available throughout the week.

I can provide any or all of the following:

• Lead the hearse for the last part its journey to the chapel.

• Play a selection of tasteful and reflective tunes as mourners arrive at the chapel.

• Lead the casket to and from the hearse and chapel.

• Lead the family to and from the chapel.

• Play during the reflection.

• Play during the cremation committal service.

• Lead the first part of the funeral procession.

If there is to be a burial:

• Lead the hearse for the last part of its journey to the cemetary.

• Lead the casket from the hearse to the gravesite.

• Play during the burial committal service.

• Play as mourners depart the cemetary.
  

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