"Michael, we appreciate the beautiful touch that you added to my mother-in-law's burial.  Your music absolutely made the service special and our family is still commenting how professional you are.  Thank you for your kindness and we will be contacting you again in the future."

Sincerely,

Dennis Ford, MD

 

" I would recommend Michael's bagpipe playing services to anyone!  He was not only very prompt in his reply to my request, but was professional and very sensitive to the needs and timing during the service and his playing was absolutely beautiful!  I could not have asked for anyone to do a better job in any way than he did. "
Connie Duncan
 

"Michael Whinery has been the piper for the annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans ceremony at our church for several years.  Since the first time he piped for us, we knew that we wanted him to play each year. Michael plays beautifully, is cooperative, and is very professional, making sure that he knows exactly what to do and when, so that the event flows just as it should.  At each Kirkin’, I enjoy playing one organ piece in combination with him on the pipes, and he is fastidious about tuning to the pitch of the organ.  Michael has also added appropriately solemn festivity to funerals and memorial services at our church.  I highly recommend Michael Whinery as a piper for many different occasions. "
Randall C. Sheets, D.M.A.
Director of Music Ministries and Organist
Spring Hill Presbyterian Church
 

"We located Michael by a search on the internet and loved what he had posted. One may wonder whether web sites sometimes promise more than could be delivered. But, we found that the best part in working with Michael was that he lived up to the posted performances and was even more impressive in person! We needed his help on a very short notice basis for our father’s memorial service and he was very accommodating. We asked him to perform only lively, uplifting jigs instead of the standard funeral marches and he was fantastic. We asked him to join us for the service on a Sunday and the burial on the following Monday. It tied the two services together beautifully. Attendees stated that Michael was one of their favorite parts of the services. We would encourage anyone who wants a bit of the traditional and/or the non-traditional bagpipes for an event to work with Michael. He fits the bill of a bagpiper, both in sound and persona; his performance and professionalism were impeccable. You will not be disappointed!"
Lebo Newman
H.I.G. | SIGNATURE LANDSCAPES

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​"It is always a pleasure to hear Michael Whinery play the bagpipes.  He is an accomplished player.  He is a great teacher according to his students.  He is playing this winter for our McCallie Candlelight Program, an evening of Christmas music and celebration.  We are honored to have him.  I highly recommend Michael as a professional bagpiper."

McCallie Music Dept. Admin. Asst​

Nina Keane

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"Michael has been a wonderful bagpipe instructor for our son. He has encouraged him and provided him with a strong path to becoming a true piper. We appreciate his talent and patience and the impact that he has made on our son. We are so grateful he joined the staff of McCallie School."​

Andrea Crouch