Shawn McDonald Piping
- Dundee, IL
- Bagpiper
- 69 Verified Bookings
Sarah F. said “Shawn did an amazing job! He performed right on que and played wonderfully. Everyone loved the music! It made our wedding so magical!”
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PiperShire’s main ambition is to provide excellent service in all things bagpiping-related. In addition to the requisite professionalism of accountability, etiquette, and playing proficiency, we also strive help our clients to discover exactly how hiring a bagpiper will fit into their event. Sometimes the effect is simple but profound. Other times the bagpipe will be a smaller piece of a more complex affair. Still others, we may be the main attraction, novelty, or source of entertainment. Whatever the case, we’ll work with you to define our role as well as possible, and fulfill it expertly throughout Chicagoland and across the Upper Mid-West.
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 5 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Service. We believe in the fundamentals in everything, from competition, to curry chicken. The fundamentals of service, as we see them, are as follows.
Communicate. We're with you every step of the way. We'll set a date with you. We'll discuss the details on the phone or over email. If you're feeling nervous, we can meet for coffee. Call us with a question. If we can't answer for some reason, expect a call back soon. If we have a question, we'll ask.
Appearance. We know that appearances can mean a lot; we'll never show up bedraggled or odorous. We take pride in our appearance.
Playing proficiency. We've played at the highest level in the world. Sometimes audiences don't notice that we don't sound our best; we do.
Professionalism. To us, professionalism means playing the part the client wants played. If it's a formal event, we'll look an play with pomp and dignity. If it's a child's birthday party, we'll loosen up and have some fun.
PiperShire is comprised of highland bagpipers and drummers whose background is in performance ensemble competition at the highest world levels. We are used to handling pressure and following instructions. Like any other highly developed skill, each of our roads have been long and wrought with heavy personal investment. We have built our friendships from the time spent together, and have each-other to thank for our successes, as much or more than ourselves.
We strive for humility, and remember humble beginnings, yet take pride in our accomplishments. We now seek to bring the great joy of our accomplishments to others.
January 24, 2015 | Funeral Service |
Sarah F. said “Shawn did an amazing job! He performed right on que and played wonderfully. Everyone loved the music! It made our wedding so magical!”
Jeff M. said “He was very easy to communicate with and always quick to respond. He made the event a special one! Thanks”
Scott I. said “Wow! Piper Johnny kicked off our block party and was fantastic!!! He was great to work with and an incredible performer. I am very happy we were able…”
Kyle G. said “He was there early and made sure everything was good to go for his performance. He performed in front of the guests and made his way around the tables,…”