Category: performance

Recordings – Preparing for the ASPD Robbie Burns 2024 performance

In preparing for the Airdrie Scots’ 2024 Robbie Burns performance, I recorded some of the tunes.

Banjo Breakdown

 

79th Farewell to Gibraltor March-Strathspey-Reel

 

Birkhall Hornpipe

 

Mist Covered Mountains – Paddys Leather Breaches

Longueval – Steam Train to Mallaig

New Recording: Hallelujah

I recorded a 6 track (5 voice) rendition of Hallelujah on my pipes today, using the built in mic on my laptop.  This is a work in progress that my band is working on for our upcoming Robbie Burns dinner and performance.

Gift Cards/Certificates are available

Something I was asked recently was if I sell Gift Cards or Certificates.  Usually this is for someone wanting to purchase a lesson as a gift.

The short answer is YES.

And the gift certificate is not limited to being used for lessons.  You could also purchase one as a (partial) payment towards a performance.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Phone: 587-600-0013 (push 2 to get past robodialer block).

email: bagpipes@ksfraser.com

Performances are still available during Covid-19!

Now that Public Health Order restrictions have been eased a bit, performances are available.

Following the PHO restrictions in place on the date of the performance, I am available.

Preferred performance location is outdoors.

For indoors locations, you will want to have a large “clearing” where I may pipe and be outside of contact with others.  Since the bagpipes are 100dB, most people won’t want to get too close while the bagpipes are being played anyways…

Normal fees and rates apply.

The interview with the Echo has been published

While some of the details are slightly incorrect, it is a very nice article.  For example, I’ve been teaching for 20 years, not that I am 20 years old.  I started teaching seriously 2 years ago.  Dad took over a militia unit, not a military base, great grandparents came from Scotland…  But otherwise 🙂   … Continue reading “The interview with the Echo has been published”

            While some of the details are slightly incorrect, it is a very nice article.  For example, I've been teaching for 20 years, not that I am 20 years old.  I started teaching seriously 2 years ago.  Dad took over a militia unit, not a military base, great grandparents came from Scotland...  But otherwise :)

 

http://www.airdrieecho.com/2015/01/27/bagpiper-passes-on-music-knowledge

Interviewed by the Echo about Scottish Culture and Piping

I was just interviewed by a writer for the Echo.  The article is expected to be in next week’s paper, though it might be delayed a week.  We spoke about Scottish Culture, heritage, the bagpipes, learning the pipes, etc.

            I was just interviewed by a writer for the Echo.  The article is expected to be in next week's paper, though it might be delayed a week.  We spoke about Scottish Culture, heritage, the bagpipes, learning the pipes, etc.

Jingle Bells and Oh Christmas Tree

As it is the season, I’ve started looking at what traditional Christmas Carols will work on the pipes. Note, the “play” button may not show but it is to the left of the time indicator. First up, Jingle Bells and Oh Christmas Tree.

            As it is the season, I've started looking at what traditional Christmas Carols will work on the pipes.

Note, the “play” button may not show but it is to the left of the time indicator.

First up, Jingle Bells

and Oh Christmas Tree.