UnionBagpiper

UnionBagpiper

professional bagpiper

Savannah, GA
http://www.highlandbagpiper.net
9123580343
ahighlandpiper@gmail.com

Alexandria is an experienced, talented musician located in the Savannah area.
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 447-704, so you can be assured you will be hiring a quality,
professional performer for your event.
She is also a member of the Industrial Workers of the World Atlanta local.
She also is very active in the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council.
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.
The American Federation of Musicians Local 447-704 presents a diverse membership of professionals who
work in many sectors of the music industry. Whether you're looking for classical, jazz, folk or
contemporary artists to handle your orchestral, theatrical, recording, liturgical or party requirements
it is likely we have the right musicians for you. We can provide a solo musician or a group of musicians
of any style of music for any type of event. Let us help you make sure your special event is a huge
success!

I am a Scottish bagpiper residing in the Savannah area. I have experience in both solo and band settings
throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, and Georgia.
I began playing music at age eleven as a percussionist in my school band. I studied percussion throughout
my school career and made District Honor Band as principal timpanist for one year, and All State
Semifinalist for one year. I toured with my 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. I began
learning trumpet in my second bugle corps in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. I went on from my bugle corps tour
to perform as a bugler for the West Fargo VFW Honor Guard for two years in 2007 and 2008 as their bugler.
I also performed with the Oskloosa, Iowa honor guard and have filled in with various other honor guards
throughout my career.
I began learning the bagpipes at eighteen when my host family took me to an Irish festival in Sudbury. I
loved the sound of the pipes, and I was so inspired to learn. I am totally visually impaired, so I found
that I could memorize the music very well, and my ear is great for tuning.
When I am not playing instruments, I am serving my community as a volunteer in the Savannah Central Labor
Council.
I am available for weddings, parties, to honor your loved one, or for any other engagement you might have
in mind. I perform such tunes as Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, Mary's Wedding, Flower of Scotland,
or any other tunes you request. No request is too difficult. I will travel outside of the Savannah area
if needed. I am a Coast Guard Auxiliarist as well, so you can be assured that I am safe and trust worthy
I am a traditional bugler as well, so can perform for military events where Taps and other bugle pieces
are needed..
I am also a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 447-704, so I can put you in contact
with other types of musicians for your event, for example if you would like me to perform for part of the
event, and then would like a string quartet or brass ensemble for another segment of the event like a
wedding reception. I can also put you in touch with other musicians for your event even if you do not
need my services. We at the American Federation of Musicians Local 447-704 are extremely willing to work
with you on what ever you need to make your event truly special.
Please call 912-358-0343 for rates and any questions you might have.