Weddings . Wakes . Celebrations
I have provided music for events of all kinds, from Burns suppers and groundbreakings to parades and Maypole dances. Most commonly I am hired for funerals and weddings. Whatever the event, it is sure to be properly memorialized when accompanied by the sound of the great highland bagpipes.
Funerals
It is common for the pipes to accompany four parts of the funerary services beginning with the processional, as the family enters the service; the recessional, when the pipes follow the pallbearers out of the building; the cemetery whilst the pallbearers carry the casket to the graveside; and, again at the cemetery, following the dedication of the grave and as a conclusion to the services. I am happy to pipe for any or all aspects of your funeral service and will try and accommodate individual requests. For a sample of tunes I play most often at funerals please see the audio page.
(*Note that graveside piping is best reserved only for spring through fall. While I can play at gravesides in the winter, due to Utah's climate and altitude it is nearly impossible to maintain my high standards for tone and tuning in freezing temperatures.)
It is common for the pipes to accompany four parts of the funerary services beginning with the processional, as the family enters the service; the recessional, when the pipes follow the pallbearers out of the building; the cemetery whilst the pallbearers carry the casket to the graveside; and, again at the cemetery, following the dedication of the grave and as a conclusion to the services. I am happy to pipe for any or all aspects of your funeral service and will try and accommodate individual requests. For a sample of tunes I play most often at funerals please see the audio page.
(*Note that graveside piping is best reserved only for spring through fall. While I can play at gravesides in the winter, due to Utah's climate and altitude it is nearly impossible to maintain my high standards for tone and tuning in freezing temperatures.)
Weddings
I will pipe for any or all aspects of your wedding day. It is often customary for the pipes to provide accompaniment to the processional and the recessional of the wedding party. Pipes also provide an exciting backdrop to the newlywed couple's honeymoon sendoff, or set a joyful tone as guests arrive at the reception. For a sampling of tunes I often play at weddings please see the audio page. (*Note that if you are interested in hiring a reception band that plays Celtic folk music, please see pennylandband.com)
I will pipe for any or all aspects of your wedding day. It is often customary for the pipes to provide accompaniment to the processional and the recessional of the wedding party. Pipes also provide an exciting backdrop to the newlywed couple's honeymoon sendoff, or set a joyful tone as guests arrive at the reception. For a sampling of tunes I often play at weddings please see the audio page. (*Note that if you are interested in hiring a reception band that plays Celtic folk music, please see pennylandband.com)
Rates
What follows are estimates for customary events within the Salt Lake and Utah counties. For exact pricing please contact me directly.
What follows are estimates for customary events within the Salt Lake and Utah counties. For exact pricing please contact me directly.
Funerals
Graveside services only: $150
Processional and Recessional only: $150
Full package (graveside, processional and recessional): $200
Weddings and Other Events
Up to one hour: $150
Each additional hour: $100
Graveside services only: $150
Processional and Recessional only: $150
Full package (graveside, processional and recessional): $200
Weddings and Other Events
Up to one hour: $150
Each additional hour: $100