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Arley

Alabama

I took up the bagpipes 20 years ago, due to my Scottish heritage and love for the instrument.  Since that time I have played in several pipe bands. I have also competed and placed in piping competitions held at Scottish Highland games. I have attended piping workshops; where I took instruction from prominent professional pipers like: John Wilson and Alasdair Gillies. All with the intent of improving my ability to play a difficult instrument that can produce a beautiful sound when played correctly.

My goal is to provide a positive memorable experience by adding this music to any; wedding, funeral, golf tournament, birthday or desired requested event. If you feel that the Highland Bagpipes would be a great addition to your event, please contact me to make arrangements. I am available to perform in the Birmingham area and points north in Alabama. Rates vary based on travel and event type and would consider any location given sufficient notice.

Please be sure to take a look at my performance reviews on this site and take a listen to a few of the tune samples I have uploaded.

Quote would be based on travel distance to event and time spent on site.

References:
"Don's playing brought a beauty and grace to our event that I didn't realize was possible. It made the entire day more memorable."
/  Carlton Monroe  /Music Director, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, OH

"Don is superb and his music has added so much to several of the worship services of our church.  He is completely professional and creates such a beautiful classical experience through his unique talent."/  The Rev. Robin H. Hinkle  /St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Jasper, AL

"My children and I were so privileged to have Don play the bagpipes at the funeral recently of my my late husband, Tommy Simmons. Tommy loved 'Amazing Grace' and he would have been so touched to hear Don's beautiful rendition. I'm sure that those in attendance will always remember it, as will our family. Thank you, Don, for helping us make Tommy's funeral so special."/ Carla Simmons

Don Neil was very courteous, friendly and professional. He communicated well with me in logistics of time , place and music to be played at. Y brothers funeral He was dressed in authentic Irish clothing, kilt and all. He was respectful of me, my family and other guests at the funeral. 
Thank you for having him in your site. 

Don was on site well before the requested time. His pipe playing was excellent. Very professional. 

Very professional and accommodating even with the short notice.

Highland Cathedral

Amazing Grace

Going Home

Scotland the Brave

Advent Celebration at Grace Church

Florence Wedding - Short clip taken by wedding planner as guests are leaving the church

Florence Wedding Processional/Highland Cathedral - video taken by wedding planner 

Ferus Artisan Ales St. Pat's Day

Bagpipes

Celtic Bagpipes

Bells of Dumblane

Rowan Tree

Duncan McInnis

Caber Feidh

Farewell to the Creeks

Mr. Neil performed at a graveside service for my family and all were very satisfied with how everything went.  His performance added to the sentiment of saying goodbye in a special way for a special person.  Would definitely recommend Mr. Neil to anyone looking for the special sound that bagpipes provides.

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