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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Welcome

In an effort to share the melodious sound of the bagpipes with every corner of the internet, allow me to welcome you to the inaugural post on The Professional Bagpipers blog. I will be posting additional information, videos and experiences here to better establish myself as a professional musician and make it easier for those who would like to hire me for a performance or begin the process of learning the pipes themselves an easy one. Welcome, and if you have any questions or comments, please let me know. Happy piping.

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"We located Michael by a search on the internet and loved what he had posted. One may wonder whether web sites sometimes promise more than could be delivered. But, we found that the best part in working with Michael was that he lived up to the posted performances and was even more impressive in person! We needed his help on a very short notice basis for our father’s memorial service and he was very accommodating. We asked him to perform only lively, uplifting jigs instead of the standard funeral marches and he was fantastic. We asked him to join us for the service on a Sunday and the burial on the following Monday. It tied the two services together beautifully. Attendees stated that Michael was one of their favorite parts of the services. We would encourage anyone who wants a bit of the traditional and/or the non-traditional bagpipes for an event to work with Michael. He fits the bill of a bagpiper, both in sound and persona; his performance and professionalism were impeccable. You will not be disappointed!"
Lebo Newman
H.I.G. | SIGNATURE LANDSCAPES

"Michael Whinery has been the piper for the annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans ceremony at our church for several years. Since the first time he piped for us, we knew that we wanted him to play each year. Michael plays beautifully, is cooperative, and is very professional, making sure that he knows exactly what to do and when, so that the event flows just as it should. At each Kirkin’, I enjoy playing one organ piece in combination with him on the pipes, and he is fastidious about tuning to the pitch of the organ. Michael has also added appropriately solemn festivity to funerals and memorial services at our church. I highly recommend Michael Whinery as a piper for many different occasions. "
Randall C. Sheets, D.M.A.
Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Spring Hill Presbyterian Church

"It is always a pleasure to hear Michael Whinery play the bagpipes. He is an accomplished player. He is a great teacher according to his students. He is playing this winter for our McCallie Candlelight Program, an evening of Christmas music and celebration. We are honored to have him. I highly recommend Michael as a professional bagpiper."

Nina Keane

McCallie Music Dept. Admin. Asst