Performances
While highland bagpipes are popular at weddings and memorials in the Bay Area, they are also played on many other occasions. John plays with the Silicon Valley Pipe Band and the San Jose Police Emerald Society Pipe Band and can arrange for a small ensemble of pipes and drums, or a full band to meet the needs of your event.
St Patrick’s Day - Westbrae Beergarten
Some of the many events…
… Piper John B has played at are:
Church Services – play a worship song or hymn during the service.
“Be Thou My Vision”
“To God Be the Glory”
“Highland Cathedral”
"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
Corporate Functions, receptions and Conventions.
Corporate events, Trade shows, Customer dinners, employee events
Anniversary Party – play as guests arrive; or after dinner as the sun sets.
Birthday Parties – play “Happy Birthday” and other tunes. Consider making it a surprise!
Schools – play in the auditorium explaining to students of the origins of bagpipes, Celtic stories and traditions, the parts of a piper's uniform; maybe on St. Andrew's Day or St. Patrick's Day.
City Hall – Receptions, Meetings & even the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
Golf Tournament – Perform by the tee boxes, greens, or clubhouse. At tournaments I’ll play on the 18th green when the last group putts out. Bagpipes may also be played at the awards ceremony or reception.
Church & Camp Retreats - Men's (or lady's) retreats; youth groups & campfire entertainment.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor - March the Eagle Scout and troop into hall.
Eagle Court of Honor
Piano Guys at Mountain Winery
Other events to perform at may be…
Piper John B has performed with the Chieftains and the Piano Guys
4th of July – “God Bless America” or "Amazing Grace"
St. Patrick’s Day – “Wearing of the Green” with Irish jigs and hornpipes
Christmas Parties – “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” “Joy to the World,” plus other carols
New Year’s Eve Celebrations – “Auld Lang Syne”
Patriotic Events – “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful”
Robert Burns’ Suppers – “A Man’s a Man For a’ That”
There are so many different occasions where the bagpipe can add that special touch!
I can't live one day without hearing music, playing it, studying it, or thinking about it. - Leonard Berstein