Scouting Events
Scouting has close ties to Scotland, specifically Clan MacLaren and its many events and ceremonies are excellent opportunities to incorporate Scotland’s national instrument!
The Great Highland Bagpipes can add a special touch to the following ceremonies:
* Eagle Scout Ceremonies – piping in the new recipients
*Opening/ Closing ceremonies for jamborees and summer camps
*Troop or Council campfires
*Flag retiring ceremonies
*Woodbadge campfires and ceremonies
*International awareness programs for Boy, Girl, Cub, and Venture Scouts
and much more!!!
Matthew’s Scouting Career
Matthew has been involved with Boy Scouts of America his entire life. He rose through the ranks of Cub Scouts, then was a charter member of his Boy Scout troop. Matthew earned his Eagle Scout in 1994.
Since then, he has served as both a Cub Scout Cubmaster and Committee Chair for his son’s pack. He completed his Woodbadge ticket in 2014, earning his beads.
He is currently helping his son earn his Eagle Scout and continues to be an avid hiker, camper, and outdoors man.
What Will It Cost?
If you would like to book Matthew for a Scouting event, please contact him for a free, no-obligation quote.
In most cases, considering his background and the nature of scouting, he will be honored to provide appropriate music free of charge. In cases involving travel more than 30 miles outside the area or overnight engagements (e.g., camping), he may request gas money and camping fees paid.
Matthew is willing to camp with his pipes, has his own camping gear, and will play in ANY weather condition, except active lightning!
What Will He Wear?
Scouting events are widely diverse. For formal, indoor ceremonies and events, Matthew will wear the traditional Highland dress including: a tartan kilt, black Argyle jacket and vest, an appropriate tie, Glengarry hat, Gillie Brogue shoes, and kilt hose.
For outdoor and camping events, Matthew will usually opt for a scout-centered outfit including: either the MacLaren (Woodbadge) tartan or a utility kilt, scouting boots and socks, and a scouting-related polo shirt.
Ready To Book Your Event?
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