Alexandria Davis
Bagpiper in Manchester, NH
Why hire Alexandria Davis?
Alexandria is an experienced, talented musician located in the Manchester, New Hampshire area serving Southern New Hampshire.
She is a Highland Bagpiper and traditional bugler. She is unique because she is one of a very small number of totally visually impaired Highland Bagpipers throughout the world. She is a member of theAmerican Federation of Musicians - so you can be assured you will be hiring a quality, professional performer for your event.
She also is very active in the State AFL-CIO.
She can also put you in touch with other musicians in the AFM from trumpet players to string quartets and any other type of live music you may need.
Alexandria provides discounts to service members.
She did an excellent job at the Philadelphia May Day Picnic!
Alexandria Knox Davis did an excellent job at the philadelphia May Day Picnic. She opened and closed the event. When she opened she introduced herself and her union and played the bagpipes to bring peoples attention to the stage. She them closed towards the end of the event to bring peoples attention to the workers memorial at the other side of the park for closing performances. It was great to have this union sister here.
Response from Alexandria Davis:
Thank you so much union brother. I hope you have me back next year. It was a great time.
Hired by: John K.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: May Day Comitee
Event Date: May 1st, 2013
Event: Other in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Services provided: Bagpiper
Amazing and Inspirational
Alexandria attended our weekend camp retreat in Savannah for young adults. She offered to bring her bagpipes to play for everyone. On Saturday we held an Open House and offered a talent show for everyone to see. Alexandria was the final act of the show. She graced us with her presence, her wonderful talent, her beautiful personality, and her passion for what she loves to do. Her playing created emotion throughout the crowd. One person was so moved, she drove off after the performance had been finished for 15 minutes; she was still wiping the tears.
Alexandria is a professional. But, she brings a very human side to her gift. She gives back, to whomever is around her, with her music and her heart. I would hire her in a second for any event. And will!
Response from Alexandria Davis:
Thank you so very much. Many blessings to you and I look forward to performing for you again soon.
Review by: Kara B.
Event Date: September 8th, 2012
Event: Concert Venue in Savannah, New York
About
Alexandria is an experienced, talented musician located in the Manchester, New Hampshire area serving Southern New Hampshire and also performs for special events throughout the country.
She is a Highland Bagpiper and traditional bugler. She is unique because she is one of a very small number of totally visually impaired Highland Bagpipers throughout the world. She is a member of theAmerican Federation of Musicians Local 349 so you can be assured you will be hiring a quality, professional performer for your event.
She also is very active in the New Hampshire State AFL-CIO.
She can also put you in touch with other musicians in the AFM from trumpet players to string quartets and any other type of live music you may need.
Alexandria provides discounts to military, fire, police, and emergency service members and will never turn away any service member or his or her family due to not being able to pay.
Alexandria donates ten percent of performance proceeds directly to the Wounded Warrior Project to help injured service members and their families when she performs for military, fire service, and police events.
All other events, Alexandria donates ten percent of performance proceeds to Lindsey's Place, a youth organization for young people with special needs. She chose this organization because she attends as a camper and it is such an amazing, inspiring place.
Alexandria is committed to helping animals and the environment. No animal products are used in the instruments, clotheing, or other equipment with which she performs, and all worn or broken instrument parts are recycled.
Alexandria is a Celtic bagpiper residing in Southern New Hampshire. She has experience in both solo and band settings throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Georgia and New Hampshire. When she is not performing, she attends the National Labor College.
She began playing music at age eleven as a percussionist in her school band. She studied percussion throughout her school career and made District Honor Band as principal timpanist for one year, and All State Semifinalist for one year. She toured with her first drum and bugle corps at seventeen, and toured with various drum and bugle corps both Canadian and American for four seasons as principal timpanist. She began learning trumpet in her second year of bugle corps in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. She went on from her bugle corps tour to perform as a bugler for the West Fargo, North Dakota VFW Honor Guard for two years in 2007 and 2008 as their bugler. She also performed with the Oskloosa, Iowa honor guard and has filled in with various other honor guards throughout her career.
Alexandria began learning the bagpipes at eighteen when her host family took her to an Irish festival in Sudbury Ontario. She loved the sound of the bagpipes, and she was so inspired to learn. She is totally visually impaired, so she found that she could memorize the music very well, and her ear is great for tuning.
When Alexandria is not playing music, she is serving her community as a volunteer in the labor movement. She was a delegate in the Savannah Central Labor Council from July 2012 to March 2013. She moved to New Hampshire to be closer to family and volunteers actively in the New Hampshire AFL-CIO.
Alexandria is available for weddings, parties, golf turnaments, to honor your loved one, or for any other engagement you might have in mind. She performs such tunes as Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, Mary's Wedding, Flower of Scotland, Maid I Adore, Skyboat Song, or any other tunes you request. No request is too difficult. Alexandria will travel 50 miles from Manchester and further for special events and has performed in Hiltonhead, Savannah, and surrounding areas in GA as well as Philadelphia, PA.
Please call for rates and any questions you might have.
Personnel
Alexandria Davis: Solo Bagpiper
Influences
Canadian bagpipers from SUdbury Ontario, and Mr. John MacDonald from England
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 5 - 120 minutes
You will hear a variety of Scotish and Irish tunes, and anything you request.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
two straight back chairs
Additional Notes:
Please note, you will be required to sign an American Federation of Musicians contract once event has been confirmed. This will include a deposit.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Scotland the Brave
Amazing Grace
Flower of Scotland
Skyboat Song
Highland Cathedral
Danny Boy
Other tunes as requested
Experience
2007: 4 gigs
2008: 20 gigs
2009: 1 gigs
2010: 1 gigs
2011: 6 gigs
View Complete Calendar
http://www.highlandbagpiper.net/blog/performance-calendar.html
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Corporate Event, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Graduation, Grand Opening, Holiday Party, Parade, Private Party, Reunion, Wedding Ceremony
Services Provided:
Sign this Guestbook