EVENT HIRE
There are few instruments worldwide that can soothe the soul and/or stir emotions like the Great Highland Bagpipe. Played solo or in a Pipe Band, the bagpipes have a unique sound and a unique appeal.
At Bagpipe Connexions, you can Hire SA champion Bagpipers and Dancers as well as top grade Pipe Bands that will add a touch of Scottish spice to your event.
We specialize in Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events, Burns Suppers, Whisky tastings.
Consider also that a well-played tune on the bagpipes will add an extra wee bit of nostalgia at the funeral of a loved one.
PIPERS
You don’t have to be Scottish to experience the emotion that can be generated by a lovely melody played well on a finely tuned set of bagpipes.
Hiring a piper in traditional dress for your special event will leave your guests with special memories for a long time.
Pipers from Bagpipe Connexions have all achieved at the highest level and can play a variety of tunes to suit your mood or occasion.
Apart from playing traditional favourites like Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave and Amazing
Grace, our Pipers can also entertain with Scottish and Irish Airs, as well as Marches, Strathspeys and Reels to ensure the performance adds to the pleasure of the audience.
PIPE BANDS
The skirl of the pipes and rhythmic accompaniment of the drums and the sway of the kilt is a sight and sound appreciated by most people worldwide.
You can add a real Scottish flavour to your Event by hiring a full pipe band.
Consisting of a corps of 4 or more pipers and a corps 2-4 of drummers in Scottish regalia, a Pipe Band is ideal attraction at Corporate events, Product launches, Military events, Whisky tastings, New Year Eve parties, Burns Nights etc.
Scottish and Irish dancing is steeped in ancient Celtic folk history and can deliver a scintillating show for your special occasion.
Highly skilled dancers can perform solo or in a troupe and will wow your audience with their technical skills and stamina. Attired in traditional Scottish or Irish dress and accompanied by appropriate bagpipe or fiddle music, our dancers will certainly add a unique Celtic feel to your special event.
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Is it difficult to learn Bagpipes?Whilst Bagpipes have some unique challenges, they, like all musical instruments take time and effort to master. With a bit of natural talent, a good tutor and regular practice, steady progress should be made.
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At what age should one start learning to play Bagpipes or Snare Drums?Learners of the Bagpipes start on a practice chanter. Drummers learn on practice drum pads and can start between the ages of 8-10 years of age. Much depends on the size of the childs hands and the ability to cover the holes on the chanter or hold a set of Drum sticks. There is also a growing number of adult students between ages 30-40 starting to learn to play the bagpipes.
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How long does it take to learn to play Bagpipes and Snare DrumsThis depends on a number of factors. Age, talent, patience, enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and regular practice are all factors that will determine the length of time taken to learn to play Bagpipes or Snare Drums. The focus at the early stage will be on technique and rudiments. Mastery of the rudiments is a lifelong journey that facilitates good musical expression. Working with a good tutor and having the right personal traits, students should be able to play at a basic level on the bagpipes or drums in 9 – 12 months.
