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On your special day, I can perform for various areas of the ceremony. There are no set rules, so feel free to ask me about playing where you see suitable (Note: It is a good idea to check with the celebrant performing the service to see if it ok to have pipes played inside of a house of worship. Many churches, for instance, will allow the pipes to be played outside, but not inside. This is less of a problem if your service is taking place at a non-denominational chapel or at an outdoor site).
Typically, a piper performs either in one or a combination of time periods for the wedding: 1) As guests arrive, 2) During the ceremony, and 3) As guests depart. If you choose to have a piper play during the ceremony, there are various parts where he or she can perform: Playing the brides maids/bridal party down the isle, playing the bride down the isle, playing the bride and groom and/or bridal party out of the ceremony.
Usually, playing before or after the ceremony for guests involves 20-30 minutes of time each. The types of tunes that you can expect at this time will be a mix of up-tempo and slower tunes (called "Airs"). The slower tunes are commonly reserved for before the ceremony in order to provide a more serene mood for arriving guests. They are also used for the processional portions of the ceremony. Some example tunes to be used during the processional include (audio links coming soon):
The Unknown Air
Highland Cathedral
The Bridal March
Moonstar
Steal Away (Shorter tune that is great for the procession of flower girls and ring bearers)
The recessional tune selection is traditionally more spirited, as are the tunes to be played outside as guests depart. Some examples of recessional tunes include (audio links coming soon):
Scotland the Brave (Scottish Traditional)
The Minstrel Boy (Irish Traditional)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
Garry Owen (Irish Traditional)
Blue Bells of Scotland (Scottish Traditional)
Rakes of Mallow (Irish Traditional)
Johnny Pipes (Jock Nisbet)
I can also utilize different combinations of the above tunes. For instance, I once performed at a wedding where I played two lines of the Bridal March and then went directly into Scotland the Brave for a more uptempo entrance of the bride. Like I said, there are no set rules.
When you choose to have the pipes during your ceremony, I would be happy to discuss meeting with you during your rehearsal at the site of the ceremony in order to work out the details. If your wedding is far enough in the future, I will entertain specific tune requests that I may not know already.
Typically, a piper performs either in one or a combination of time periods for the wedding: 1) As guests arrive, 2) During the ceremony, and 3) As guests depart. If you choose to have a piper play during the ceremony, there are various parts where he or she can perform: Playing the brides maids/bridal party down the isle, playing the bride down the isle, playing the bride and groom and/or bridal party out of the ceremony.
Usually, playing before or after the ceremony for guests involves 20-30 minutes of time each. The types of tunes that you can expect at this time will be a mix of up-tempo and slower tunes (called "Airs"). The slower tunes are commonly reserved for before the ceremony in order to provide a more serene mood for arriving guests. They are also used for the processional portions of the ceremony. Some example tunes to be used during the processional include (audio links coming soon):
The Unknown Air
Highland Cathedral
The Bridal March
Moonstar
Steal Away (Shorter tune that is great for the procession of flower girls and ring bearers)
The recessional tune selection is traditionally more spirited, as are the tunes to be played outside as guests depart. Some examples of recessional tunes include (audio links coming soon):
Scotland the Brave (Scottish Traditional)
The Minstrel Boy (Irish Traditional)
Ode to Joy (Beethoven)
Garry Owen (Irish Traditional)
Blue Bells of Scotland (Scottish Traditional)
Rakes of Mallow (Irish Traditional)
Johnny Pipes (Jock Nisbet)
I can also utilize different combinations of the above tunes. For instance, I once performed at a wedding where I played two lines of the Bridal March and then went directly into Scotland the Brave for a more uptempo entrance of the bride. Like I said, there are no set rules.
When you choose to have the pipes during your ceremony, I would be happy to discuss meeting with you during your rehearsal at the site of the ceremony in order to work out the details. If your wedding is far enough in the future, I will entertain specific tune requests that I may not know already.
Contact Info
Bryan
email: yourbagpiper@gmail.com
