![]() ![]() Mark is well known and recommended by all of the Funeral Homes in the San Joaquin Valley, and any of them can be contacted for reference. Mark Little has played for many, weddings, parties, and funerals over the years and will be more than happy to audition for you before being hired. The Great Highland Bagpipe has one volume, which is very loud, and might not be appropriate for some venues. Only small pipes are allowed in restricted areas. In the National Parks there are decibel restrictions in most areas except for hotels and churches, such as the chapel in Yosemite. The Walsh Shuttle pipes have a better, bolder, and much prettier sound than other small Pipes. ![]() Hardie with a chanter by David Chesney, used by top bands all over the world! A perfect look and sound for a wedding, funeral, or party! Mark also has a set of Walsh Shuttle Pipes (small pipes) for a more intimate setting. Mark plays a 1963 full sterling silver set of bagpipes made by R.G. He is available for bookings in Yosemite, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Mark started playing the bagpipes at age 16 and has a lifetime of experience. He is the perfect touch for your special occasion. Adam has performed for : weddings, graduations, parties, fairs, festivals, funerals, memorials, parades, corporate events, and more. Currently Adam plays with the Grade 2 Irish Pipers of San Francisco and is Pipe Major and instructor of the Grade 4 Stewart Tartan Pipe Band based in Saratoga, CA and competes in Grade 2 Solos. His final competition in the East Coast was with the Grade 5 Feadan Or Pipe Band out of Rochester, NY. When Adam left to attend the Rochester Institute of Technology, he played with many bands ranging from Grade 5-1 based on where he was located. He had the opportunity to perform in numerous parades and Military Tattoos with the bands. During this time he was the Pipe Corporal of the Plattsburgh Police Pipes and Drums, as well as a piper in the RCMP Pipe Band based in Montreal, Quebec. Following the piping school, Adam took private instruction from Alex Gandy. Macdonald, Jim McGillivray, James MacHattie, Kylie MacHattie, and Scott Williams. There he was taught by some of the greatest bagpipers alive : Rob Crabtree, Ken Eller, Bruce Gandy, Jack Lee, Stuart Liddell, Ian K. ![]() Looking to further his piping knowledge, Adam attended the Ontario School of Piping and Drumming for 4 summers. He quickly took to the pipes due to his past experience with piano and trumpet. Al Walker of the Plattsburgh Police Pipes and Drums. He started learning pipes at the age of 11 under the instruction of Gerald Tetrualt and Dr. Adam has been a competitive piper for the past 12 years. ![]()
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