William Thayer

Depending on the event, this can vary. Will is very flexible to meet your needs though.

Graveside Service-
Will arrives early, and plays while the attendees arrive. He continues to play until the Casket is carried in. During the services, while the casket is being lowered, Will usually plays "Amazing Grace", but it's really up to the family. After the service Concludes, Will plays more until the attendees disburse.

Weddings-
Weddings are usually more involved and require more coordination. Depending on what the couple wants, Will sometimes plays before the ceremony starts, Most of the time he will play for the bride, and sometimes for the groom. It really depends on whose side of the family carries that kind of tradition. In most cases, Will plays after the couple is pronounced husband and wife. Will also plays through "cocktail hour" while additional photos are taken of the couple/wedding party.

Parties-
Anything is possible! It's really anything that you want!

*Will does charge a flat fee for an hour of playing, so whether it be a few tunes that takes about 15 minutes, or a full hour, the rate is the same.

Will has over 15 years of experience with the Highland Bagpipes. He is currently the Arizona Renaissance Festival's most Tenured piper, and has been performing and travelling the United Sates the Band "Tartanic" of over 8 years now. Will has performed at countless venues, including Phoenix Fashion Week, PGA Golf events, Graduation Ceremonies for Arizona State University, and countless Weddings and Funeral Services. Although he travels from time to time, Arizona is his home.

The bagpipe is an acoustic instrument, so there really is no way to adjust the volume. Will has two styles of dress. The first style is Formal with dress shirt, tie, and Vest. The second style is a more traditional style. Weddings and funerals are usually a formal setting, whereas parties are a traditional setting.