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One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2012!

Best of 2012

Chelmsford

Massachusetts

As a full-time performer, instructor and pipe major; Adam has been performing at weddings, funerals, graduations, political campaigns and promotional events in the Boston, MA area for 20 years and has attained the professional status (highest level of solo competition performance) as graded by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.

Let's face it. There are many pipers to choose from here on Gigmasters. Why should you hire me? It is my biggest belief that there are no do-overs at life events. Think about it. How many times do you attend a funeral for someone? How many weddings are you looking to plan for yourself? In most of those cases, the answer is 1. Because not all pipers are the same in terms of their level of ability, I've compiled a list of the piping levels below. 

The governing body for competing pipers in the Eastern United States is called the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. This body has set guidelines by which pipers are ranked. This is very helpful to you as a potential customer since it gives you a pre-set guideline to gauge if the musician is of a 'professional' quality. 

There are six 'Grades':

Grade 5

This is the entry-level grade and consists of beginner pipers. Many parade, police and fire bands fall under this category.

Grade 4

By this time the piper usually has at least a couple of years experience. The judging focus at this grade is correct finger technique and the ability to play simple tunes.

Grade 3

By now musical expression, timing, and bagpipe sound are gaining importance as well as accurate fingering technique. The piper has usually been playing for over four or five years.

Grade 2

All of the above are important in this grade but a higher degree of ability is required to be successful. 

**This is the lowest grade suggested for a piper to be hired.**

Grade 1

This is the semi-professional grade. By this time the piper has usually been playing for over 8 years.

OPEN/ PROFESSIONAL GRADE

To reach this level you have to have demonstrated a very high level of piping ability. These pipers are very hard to come by and may charge more than other pipers. However the cost is well worth it.

It is important to hire a professional-level musician. Aside from knowing the tunes, playing them well and handling the pressure of an audience, a piper needs to know how to adjust his or her pipes in adverse conditions, have back up pipes and equipment, etc.

If having a TRULY professional bagpipe experience is most important to you at your event, let's make sure we achieve that. 


He was wonderful and very professional! I received many comments from my guests on his performance. I highly recommend him! His price was a bit higher than the others but well worth the extra money for the performance I received!

Adam was absolutely amazing! He did such a great job performing at our wedding and I am so happy we hired him. He arrived right on time and performances were outstanding.

Thank you again!

Adam was great.  Everyone loved him and the show.  He was very professional.  He explained the bagpipes, his outfit, and much more about bagpiping.  The music was great. One a guest, a professional musician himself, told me he was very impressed with Adma's playing.  Two or three people that attended wanted to where I got Adam, and want to hire him for their upcoming events. 

Scotland the Brave

Amazing Grace

Highland Cathedral

Wedding recessional

Bagpipes

Celtic Bagpipes

Major Manson at Clachantrushal

The Highland Wedding

Charlie's Welcome

Upside Down in Eden Court

The Mist Covered Mountains

The Dark Island

The Ewe with the Crookit Horn

G.M. Beley

The Fields of Athan Rye

For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name

Among hundreds and hundreds of others....

The only reason he did not receive 5 stars on everything was that we agreed that he would wear his military uniform as that was the look we desired and he showed up in his regular bagpiping dress. Not sure why he did not follow through with the request, and we of course didn't have time to ask that day. I would like some feedback on this if possible, as I do not feel like he completely honored the contract in this area. 

Great job by bagpiper Adam.....very pleased with his performance.

I wanted the best bagpiper for my son's wedding and Adam definitely delivered!   I was very impressed by Adam's professionalism and quality of play.  He was also very flexible and was able to make last minute changes in venue when the ice proved to be a little too much for our primary outdoor location.  I can't wait to see the video!

Just simply, all around very impressive!!!! So glad we found him!!!

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