References and Testimonials
I play for many types of events, church services (Kirking of the Tartan), dinners (Burns Night), Weddings and funerals. I have played for literally hundreds of funerals. Playing for funerals took a bit of getting used to, yet the very kind words from the families let me know that I have bought comfort to so many people making the hours of practice and effort so worthwhile.
Here are a few of the letters sent to me. These kind words given to me after playing are such a reward for the years of preparation required to play the Highland Pipes.
Dear David,
Thank you so much for your musical contribution to "Lest We Forget". I know the choir, bells, actors and audience appreciate the dimension live instrumentation adds. I hope this evening was a fun evening for you also. God Bless.
- Stephen Story; Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church.
Dear Mr. Thomas,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful God-given gift with friends and family who gathered last week at the Pioneer Memorial service. The Bagpipes are such a soothing instrument. Sincerely, New Outlook Pioneer Carolinas Council.
- Mrs. Mary Ellen Burke.
Dear David,
Thank you for a job well done. We so enjoyed your piping at mother's funeral. We were very glad that you accepted our gift of Single Malt Scotch; we hope that you will enjoy it as much as we enjoyed your music. You are always welcome at Bethel anytime.
- Sincerely, Betsy Ashworth.
Here are a few of the events that I have been asked to return and play every year, and I hope many for many years come.
Yearly Gigs:
- Burns Night Dinner for The Scottish Country Dancers
- St Patrick's Day Mullen Advertising WS
- Church of the Holy Comforter St Patrick’s Day March Burlington NC
- Easter Sunrise Service El Bethel Presbyterian Church Stoneville NC (6:30am)
- Tartan Day events in April for The Triad Highland Games and The Scottish Country Dancers
- The Triad Highland Games
- Knights Templar Convent's
- Adam Merion Memorial Golf Tournament, Cedar Brook Country Club Elkin, NC
- Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro Memorial
- The Guilford College Commencement Ceremony
- "Lest We Forget" Memorial for Mount Zion Wesleyan Church Thomasville
- Memorial Day American legion post 522 memorial Lewisville, NC
- Starmount Country Club Golf Tournament
- The Greensboro Arboretum Park Candlefest
