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Bagpiper
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Michael Lancaster has been a professional musician and instructor since 1992. He has been playing guitar for 27 years and the bagpipes since 1987. He has a B.S. in Music from the University of Colorado at Denver where he currently teaches music. Michael is also a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Denver Musicians Association, Denver Wedding Professionals, The Funeral and Memorial Vendors Association of Colorado and a founding member of the Centennial State Pipe Band.
Michael has been the representative bagpiper for John Dewar’s Scotch Whisky White Label promotions for seven years. He has also been the representative piper for Johnny Walker Scotch Whisky, Murphy’s Stout, Newcastle Ale as well as numerous “Classic Single Malt” labels. Michael has performed at some very prestigious functions, most recently: the Columbine Memorial at the Colorado State Capitol, United States Marine Corp. 230th Annual Ball, Sun Microsystems John Elway Golf Classic, General Motors Annual Christmas Party at the Brown Palace, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks, Grand openings for James Avery Jewelers, JW Marriott and Bel Mar Center, graduations for the CU Law School, DU and Johnson and Wales University, numerous Colorado Rockies and Colorado Rapids games, as well as the Royal Bank of Scotland coming to America celebration. Michael has performed for such dignitaries as Vice President Al Gore, British Counsel General John McGuire, Colorado Governor Bill Owens and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper as well as high profile clients like John Elway, Mike Shanahan and Michael Jordan.
Michael performs on both the Highland Pipes as well as the quieter Small Pipes for smaller venues. Michael often uses both forms of bagpipe during his performances for a contrast in mood and emotion. Michael possesses an impressive set list, and knows enough music to play for hours. Michael also teaches bagpipe lessons.
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