Performance & Events

Weddings

Weddings are the ultimate occasion for bagpipes! Adding bagpipe tunes to your wedding day can really make it stand out – for you and your loved ones! I've had the pleasure of performing at countless weddings, and making sure everything runs smoothly and the music is just perfect is super important to me.

Picture yourself walking down the aisle to a beautiful ballad or a majestic wedding march setting the mood just right. And when it's time to make your grand exit, why not have the crowd clapping along to some lively quick-march tunes or a medley of jigs? It'll be a blast for everyone!

Here are some ways that bagpipe music might fit into your wedding ceremony:

  • Prelude – playing as guests arrive

  • Processional(s) – playing as the family, wedding party and bride enter

  • Interlude – playing for a special moment, candle lighting, presentation, remembrance

  • Recessional(s) – playing as the bride, groom, wedding party, family and guests exit

  • Postlude – playing as guests mingle, or as the happy couple drives away

  • Reception – playing for the bride and groom’s special entrance or a lively tunes to get the party going

  • Smallpipes, whistle & fiddle – if you prefer a more mellow, folky sound. See below.

Give me a shout to for a free consultation, and have a listen to some tunes down below!

Memorials

Bagpipes can create a powerful and emotional tribute for any type of ceremony. Whether it is a formal church service, a graveside burial or an informal wake at your home, I will work with you to make sure that the music is both respectful and celebratory.

Perhaps you want a celebration of life and would prefer more up beat music. With a vast repertoire of jigs, reels, hornpipes, and polka, the Irish pipes can bring light and joy to an otherwise somber occasion.

Special occasions & more!

Above all else, bagpipes are an instrument of joy and celebration. Whether you are celebrating the life of a new born with a baby shower, or celebrating the neding of a career with a retirement party. The bagpipes can make a unique and memorable experience for all in attendance. Here are just a few occasions I've played for in the past:

  • Birthday parties

  • Retirement parties

  • Grand openings

  • Going-away parties

  • Graduations

  • Anniversaries

  • Christmas events

  • Heritage events, presentations, and lectures

  • Baby showers

With a wide range of reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, and more, I can create an atmosphere of jubilation for any event you have in mind. Have a listen to some of my repertoire below!

Need more?

Need more than just one piper? I’m well connected in the Seattle folk music scene and know many musicians. I even have my own band! Check us out, The Minstrels!

With enough time I can secure any number and combination of musicians for you.

Testimonials

  • David's timely responsiveness, professionalism, and beautifully performed music provided solace and grace during a hectic time, making my father's funeral service truly memorable.

    T.H.

  • Despite production challenges, David's punctuality, professionalism, and musical prowess shone through, making him an invaluable asset to our event.

    K.N.

  • David's musical talent created an unforgettable atmosphere at our baby shower, leaving a lasting impression on all our guests.

    S.O.

  • David's heartfelt performance at my father-in-law's retirement party left a lasting impact, with his beautiful playing still fondly remembered.

    J.G.