- Mark D. Lowe -
-Bagpiper-
Telephone: 850-748-6535
Email: Mark Lowe
PO Box 138, Cantonment Florida 32533
Bagpipes are considered to be among the oldest of musical instruments and thought to date back to about 100 AD. Although there is some dispute as to the history of the bagpipe, there's no doubt that in the context of battle, the powerful sound of bagpipe music struck fear in the hearts of the enemy, and the hauntingly beautiful sound of the bagpipe has stirred hearts of Kings and Queens to the most common man.
About Me
I have been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes since 2004 under the direction of Piper Major Wayne Willis. Currently a member of the McGuires Irish Pub Pipe Band based in Pensacola Florida, I am available to play at your event (wedding, funeral, or other special event) within the NW Florida, SW Alabama, and SE Mississippi areas. Call 850-748-6535 today to schedule your entertainment.
The bagpipes should be used in one or two special points to add a distinctive touch to complement but not overwhelm the ceremony. Keeping in mind that bagpipes are very loud and you will want to take that into consideration when planning your ceremony. Bagpipes can add a dramatic touch to your wedding. There are a number of options in which bagpipes can be used at your affair.
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Greet the guests as they arrive at the wedding site
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As a processional for the bride and party
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For a special during the ceremony
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At the recessional
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Announce the bride and groom
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Entertain the guests
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Whether it is a birthday party, announcement, or formal gathering there is always a great opportunity to stand out from your friends by presenting them with entertainment that is more than just a DJ playing the same songs you hear everyday on the radio. Bagpipes lend elegance to every event and help to create the perfect atmosphere for your guests to mingle.
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Birthday Parties
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Graduations
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Welcome Home and Going Away
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Start of a Race
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Closing and Opening Ceremonies
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Any Event You Want Remembered
Engagement
Your most sacred moment with that someone you love may only afford you one opportunity to show your serious commitment to the love of your life. The perfect place, lighting, decoration, and music can help to leave a lasting impression on both of you that will fill picture albums and memories your entire life. You have searched the world for the perfect mate, just the right ring, the exact scenery, and now the right music to express your undying devotion for all time. The bagpipes can help to draw that certain someone's attention that you are about to make a very important announcement. After that special moment you can be piped away to a life together in musical style.
Funerals
A lone bagpiper stands just off from the assembled gathering at the grave side. As the pallbearers move the casket, the piper strikes in the bag, the air becomes thick with the enchanting sound of the drones and shrill melodic cry of the chanter. This unmistaken sound has been used for centuries to rally the clans for battle, strike fear into the hearts of their enemies, celebrate at any occasion and carry home the souls of the dead. After the grave side ceremony the bagpiper walks slowly away to the tune of a haunting air, escorting the spirit of the deceased to the final resting place. This same sad scene has been played out for generation after generation. The tradition has been carried forth from the ancient battlefields of Ireland and Scotland to the ceremonies honoring fallen peace officers, firefighters and veterans today.
Celebrations
Celebrations separate themselves from parties by signifying a special event or milestone. No matter what you and your closest friends are celebrating the ceremony can be most memorable with the entertaining sounds of the Great Highland Bagpipes. The event comes alive as your guest mingle in the festival atmosphere. Your guests will long be talking about the creative entertainment that you have provided for years to come.
Call today to schedule your Special Event or Tournament 850-748-6535
Contact: Mark D. Lowe
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