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I began lessons as a teenager and have had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the US, Canda and Scotland, including a piper in the Scots Guards and World Champion Edinburgh Police Pipe Band. At one time, I was a member of the Royal Scottish Pipers Society when I lived in Edinburgh. I learned traditional Scottish tunes and branched out to pipe music in other countries and in Nova Scotia. As a schoolteacher, I completed numerous courses on how the brain learns and how it applies to music performance.
I have played in several pipe bands, including some of which I was the Pipe Major. I have played with the highest-level pipe bands in the US. As a solo competitor, I reached the highest Amateur level, Grade 1. I have performed with several symphonies, The Piano Guys, The Chieftains and with the Black Watch Association band at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
In 2016, I took over the role of Director of the US Naval Academy Pipes and Drums. I teach the pipers and manage the overall performance capabilities. Through this position, I play at funeral and memorial services at the Academy and understand the protocol of a military ceremony.
I am an approved piper for USNA services and will work with you with my connections at the Academy to provide the experience you envision. I have played at numerous services at Arlington. I am available for civilian services as well.
For some events, less volume may be preferred. For those times, I can perform using the quieter Scottish Small Pipes. These are quieter and in lower in pitch than Highland Pipes. The 3/4 pipes are also in a lower pitch and are louder than the Small Pipes but not as loud as GHP.
I have connections with other instrumentalists if you want a folk group. Our sound is more traditional and Pan Celtic. It includes Scottish and Irish tunes as well as some Breton and Galician. Let me know what the occasion is and we can discuss possibilities.
I am available for lessons if you are interested in learning to play the pipes or improve your current ability. I have a Masters degree in education and have completed courses on how the brain best learns and performs. It doesn't have to be hard work.
Some people say bagpipes music all sounds the same. It doesn't. Most European countries have bagpipe music in their tradition. There is a unique sound to pipe music from Brittany, or Galicia or even Nova Scotia.
Have a question or want to book Piperkit for a performance? Get in touch today and he'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Do you have questions, want to book a show, or collaborate on a new piece? Reach out, and let's make music happen.
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