Frequently Asked Questions

 

• What do you wear to an event? A kilt along with all of the other highland gear, unless specifically asked not to. 

• Suggestions for weddings? 
  • Piping outside or inside before the wedding, piping while the guests are seated 
  • Piping in the bride 
  • Walking in front or behind the bride and groom as they exit together as husband and wife 
  • Piping as the bride and groom drive away together 
  • Piping during the reception, or even playing something romantic for the bride and groom’s first dance

• Suggestions for funerals? 
  • Piping near the graveside as guests arrive or as the casket is being escorted
  • Playing before or after the eulogy
  • Playing a hymn or any other tune for the family and friends to sing along to
  • Playing and slowly walking off into the distance, making the melodies fade off at the end of a service

• Is it difficult to learn how to play the bagpipes? It is very difficult and takes quite a bit of patience and focus to learn.

• How much does a bagpipe cost? It usually depends on what it is made of and who made it. They can be anywhere from $800 to $10,000.

• What do you charge? I have a set rate for the DFW area since it is local. I charge my set rate, plus gas and distance to perform anywhere else.

• What tartan do you wear? I wear either the Duncan Ancient Tartan, Lyon College Tartan, MacMillan Dress Ancient Tartan or County Sligo Tartan.