February 2026 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Dave, thank you so very much. The O’D & H. Families.
February 2026 (thank you e-mail) – Wedding Services
Dave & Patrick, just want to thank you both for helping make my Daughter’s Wedding Day so special. Pat’s playing was wonderful and enjoyed by all of our guests. Most importantly, my Daughter was definitely surprised. The look of joy on her face when Pat started playing is a memory I will never forget. D.McH.
February 2026 (thank you card) – Wedding Services
Dave, we’re so grateful that you were there to play some beautiful music on our Wedding Day. It’s such a unique touch and we know our guests loved it. Thank you so much for being part of our special day! C. & J.
January 2026 (Thank You E-mail) – Private Party Services
Dave – thank you SO much for the beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace. I must admit that I was sobbing throughout. Only a gifted bagpiper can elicit that emotion so well. Very sincerely, M.F.
December 2025 (Thank You Text) – Funeral Services
You made the gravesite service so special. Thank you so much! B.K.
November 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Dear Dave. Thank you for helping to send my Mom off today. Her Irish & Scottish ancestors would be proud! J.R.
November 2025 (thank you card) – Veterans Day Service
Just wanted to let you know how much you are truly appreciated. Thank you from the A.V. Scouts.
October 2025 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Services
Hi Dave. As things are settling down, I just wanted to thank you again for your efforts in finding a wonderful bagpiper! It was an ethereal experience and we’ll always remember it. Thanks again. S. & T.H. Family.
September 2025 (thank you text) – Funeral Services
Thank you Dave for helping make our Mother’s funeral perfect. You were excellent and we received many compliments about the pipe music. And thank you for staying extra to play on the corner as the cars passed by. That was a beautiful added touch. The B. Family.
August 2025 (thank you card) – Sports Services (American Cancer Society)
Thank you for showing invaluable support for the American Cancer Society and our mission of saving lives, celebrating life and ending cancer as we know it. T.N. (ACS Windy City & Chicago Select)
August 2025 (thank you card) – Wedding Services
Dave, thank you so much for performing ast my Nephew (M.’s) Wedding! C.N.
August 2025 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Services
We loved Joe. My family enjoyed listening to Joe playing the bagpipes. Thank you so much. L.C.
August 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Dave, Thank You for coming out and playing for family and friends. My Father would have loved to hear your work in person. Sincerely, The K. Family.
August 2025 (thank you card) – Sports Services (Holiday Heroes)
Dave, thank you so much for playing today. You are a great human! L.
June 2025 (Thank You Note) – Wedding Services
Dear Dave, We want to thank you once again for the delightful bagpipe music you provided following M. & A.’s Wedding Ceremony. You were very gracious in the planning stage as well. We so appreciated you performing on such a hot and humid day. All the best. K. & T.
May 2025 (thank you letter) – Wedding Services
Thank you for your time and talent to help us celebrate the A.-B. Wedding.
We certainly could not have provided such a memorable experience for our guests and for S. & C. without you.
A. S. and I appreciated your attention to details and participation. Sincerely, A.A.
May 2025 (thank you card) – Memorial Services
Dear Dave, A special thanks to you for your piping. Dad loved the bagpipes as only a Scotsman could. Special thanks to you, the C. Family.
May 2025 (thank you e-mail) – Corporate Services
Emily, thank you so much for playing the bagpipes at our IWA Gala last week. Everyone I talked to enjoyed it very much. Your idea of starting to play the bagpipes in the reception area, and encouraging everyone to follow you into the dining area, was fantastic. It really worked well.
Hope to see you at another event, maybe a Scottish one. N.C.
May 2025 (thank you e-mail) – Private Party Services
Thanks again Pat for playing at our Shore Acres event – you were terrific! W.B.
April 2025 (online review – The Knot) – Wedding Services
Dave was professional, timely and worked well with our ceremony musicians. He even wore a kilt that matched our wedding colors! We loved his enthusiasm and are grateful for him adding a fun flare to our Wedding Day! T.S.
April 2025 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Services
The family was so appreciative for Rob’s playing and everyone has been talking about how lovely and talented Rob is! Thank you for making our members happy at such a difficult time. Fourth Presbyterian Church.
April 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Thanks for helping us out. D. would have loved it. D. & D.S.
April 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Dave, thank you for playing at my Dad’s Funeral / cemetery. I know he and my Mom’s ‘Irish Eyes’ are smiling. C.McK. & Family.
March 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Your beautiful message in music is deeply appreciated and will always be gratefully remembered. Family of E.S.
March 2025 (thank you card) – Private Party Services
Dave, thank you so much for making Uncle B.’s 89th Birthday something very special! Best, the K. & P.’s
Also very thankful are B.’s immediate family, his Wife I.H., Daughter D.M. & Family & Daughter K.P. & Family.
March 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Thank you for making M.C.’s Funeral extra special.
March 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Thank you SO much for your beautiful services at my Father’s Funeral. Warm regards, B.D.
March 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Services
Thank you so much. You have fulfilled as wish she has had for years.
The Family of J.C.T.
February 2025 (thank you text) – Funeral Service
Hi Dave, thank you for your involvement and assistance today. What was a bit of a surprise in the beginning turned out to be a wonderful day of sharing and laughter. Your music and presence were the perfect touch to this very heartfelt day. I would be pleased to recommend you to anyone who might be looking for your services. Thank you again, C.
February 2025 (thank you note) – Funeral Service
Thank you for adding a special Celtic charm to this day. My Mother has always spoken about bagpipes at her funeral, so I know your presence would have pleased her greatly, as the music has also lifted all out hearts and spirits to her memory. Thank you, C.E. & Family.
February 2025 (thank you e-mail) – Corporate Event – Travel Agents
Dave – I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for coming to our event. We received so many nice comments. I’m sorry it was so busy and we didn’t get a chance to chat more. Thank you again and we hope to use you in the future! N.B. – Globus Family of Brands.
January 2025 (thank you text) – Memorial Service
You got LOTS of compliments yesterday. And a request for a referral – for am 8th Grade Graduation. THANK YOU for everything – making it seamlessly easy to work with you, perfect timing on entry, perfect playing, and the few words you shared. Thank you. M.C.
January 2025 (thank you card) – Memorial Service
Dave, Thank you so much for piping today at my best friend’s Celebration of Life. My buddy B. loved the pipes and I am sure he is listening from above. R.E. (ret. CFD).
January 2025 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dear Dave, We cannot thank you enough for saying ‘yes’ when I called you to see if you could play the bagpipes at my Dad’s funeral. All those years you spent learning and practicing and making a commitment have really come to full fruition! You bring joy and peace to many. Thank you so very much. C. & J.P. & F. Family.
November 2024 (thank you card) – Veterans Day Service
Dave, Thanks from the Arbor View Elementary Scouts.
November 2024 (Certificate of Appreciation) – Veterans Day Service & Vietnam Travelling Wall
Mr. David Johnston – In recognition and sincere appreciation of the outstanding service and assistance through your support of the Vietnam Wall Exhibit which contributes to the advancement of the American Legion programs and activities dedicated to God, Country and the Glen Ellyn Community – Glen Ellyn American Legion, Post 3.
October 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Wedding Service
Just wanted to say a quick THANK YOU! to our bagpiper. You were amazing on Saturday and we had so many people tell us how amazing the bagpipes were before the grand entrances. Was glad we were able to execute this in such a short period of time, so want to say thank you for your time and energy in this process. D.McI.
October 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Just two small words to express so much gratitude – Thank You – so much, C. & K.
October 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Wedding Service
I wanted to reach out and say thank you for everything on our Wedding Day! It certainly was one of the most special parts of my Wedding (and my Grandma’s). Everything was perfect and I can’t imagine the day without you! M. & D.
October 2024 (thank you card) – Wedding Service
Dave, Thank you for making this day even more special for us! D. & K. T.
September 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Golf Event
Thank You! The 23rd Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament was a wonderful day of golfing, kilts and bagpipes. Special thanks to our host Cantigny Golf Club and bagpiper Dave Johnston for helping create a memorable event. With your help we had a very successful outing with all proceeds benefiting Chicago Scots elder care mission at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care – The Chicago Scots.
September 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave, Thanks for being part of my Mom’s Services. I know she enjoyed the beautiful music you played. Cheers, The H. Family.
August 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dear Dave, Thank you for playing at S’s burial service on August 10th. Our musical friendship means a lot to me and your offer to play was heartwarming. Thank you for your beautiful music and support, J.D., M. & R.
August 2024 (thank you card) – Firefighter Funeral Service
Dear Dave, Thank you so so very much for honoring our Brother K.S., with helping at his Funeral, August 17th. Listening to and watching you lead the processional / our Brother out of Church was definitely a tear-jerker and the BEST way we could have ever honored K.! He loved the song ‘Amazing Grace’, as do all of us, and he loved being on the Fire Department, when he was on it. We feel so very honored to have had you present at the Funeral, to be in the presence of such an amazing musician and kind person to help lead our dear Brother to his final earthly resting place. It did not go unnoticed that you stood playing outside until we were all gone from the Church and on our way to lay K. to rest. Thank You, Thank You. You were an amazing blessing to a difficult day. Sincerely, the Family of K.S.
July 2024 (website testimonial submission) – Wedding Service
It was a pleasure working with Dave as a surprise for our Daughter and Son-in-law on their Wedding Day. Her Paternal Gradparents, from Ireland & Scotland, were surely smiling down on them from heaven as he played. Dave was professional and thorough throughout the process, even matching his kilt uniform to the Bridal Party colors. We’d definitely recommend!
Thanks again for making their day special, J.M.
June 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dear Dave – many thanks for the beautiful music you’ve provided to our family in this time of grief – you are a gifted musician and we are grateful for your talents – most sincerely. S.K.
May 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Memorial Day Service
Hi Dave! – I just wanted to THANK YOU again for a beautiful job with the bagpipes. So many people complimented the performance and we were so appreciative of you playing for our Memorial Service. Next year we would love to have you if you’re willing and we will definitely pay you more for your travels. – Blessings, K.
May 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dear Dave – Thank you so much for your generosity of playing the bagpipes for K’s burial. That was one of his final wishes, and we’re so happy you were able to share your gift with the N. clan during both joyous + sorrowful times. May God bless you – With Love, the N. family
May 2024 (thank you text) – Private Party
Dave, just a note to say thank you! Your part of our celebration was excellent! You are a wonderful musician and gracious person. Thank you for sharing your talents! – P.D.
May 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Service
Dear Dave – I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for playing your bagpipes at the funeral for my mother, C.F. You were kind enough to play 3 songs I requested but then you played at least one more and you told me the name of that song, but I have since forgotten that and I would like to note it for my memory. Was it possibly Flower of Scotland? I should have messaged you earlier with the question, but it slipped my mind, so I do hope you remember. The funeral service was everything I had hoped for. I think both my parents would have been delighted. There were so many comments regarding your playing and it was a lovely tribute. I do hope our paths cross again, possibly at a wedding or retirement – A.E.
April 2024 (thank you card) – Society Lunch
Dave, Thank you for an excellent performance, as always! – R.
April 2024 (thank you card) – Memorial Service
Thank you for bringing the music to D.C.’s memorial today! Best wishes – H.C. + K.C
April 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Service
Dave – Thank you for your patience and assistance – you were amazing! – M.
March 2024 (thank you text) – Funeral Service
Hi Dave, I wanted you to know that your talent blessed my friends and family members. At our private lunch I heard numerous times how beautiful your playing was on a difficult day – Peace, S.
March 2024 (thank you card) – Memorial Service
Dear Dave, Thank you for playing pipes and sending my dad in true Scottish fashion. He loved the convention he had with his 90th. Sincerely – The H. family
January 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Thank you very much. – Family of M.C.D.
January 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave – Your contribution to our celebration of June’s life is very much appreciated. Gratefully – S.H.
January 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Service
Good morning Dave – This is just a quick note of gratitude for your help, and to R. for his amazing talent and kindness in helping us honor my brother last month. Sadly, it has taken this long for the “dust to settle” from the funeral to have this opportunity to thank you both directly. Your service and thoughtfulness during that time was truly appreciated, and I am grateful to you both. With best wishes, and gratitude – I remain, Sincerely – D.H.
January 2024 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Hello Dave, Many thanks for the fantastic job you did playing the bagpipes at B.D.’s funeral mass at St. James. You perfectly played “Sleep Dearie, Sleep” and then the Caisson (army) song – that was a bonus! With appreciation. C.Z.
January 2024 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Service
Hi Dave – Wanted to thank you for the beautiful send off for my dad. It was really special to have you play for us, and so thoughtful of you to add the Army song as they drove away. – With gratitude. J. and family
December 2023 (thank you card) – Student
You rock. 2023 has brought changes and challenges. You made it not just possible, but beautiful. Thank you! Grateful to learn the pipes from you! – E.
December 2023 (thank you e-mail) – Christmas Event
Dave, thanks so much. It was great. We look forward to next year. Merry Christmas. C.M. The Chicago Club.
December 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Thank you so much. From the P. family. God Bless!!
November 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
David – Your kindness means the world to me. Thank you for your guidance on music selection. Best Regards, M.C.
November 2023 (thank you card) – Church Service
Dave, I always love when you come + play for us. Hope to see (hear) you again soon!! – P.
November 2023 (thank you card) – Church Service
Hi Dave – So glad the pipes are in tradition! We love to hear you play – L.
October 2023 (thank you e-mail) – Wedding Service
Dave – You were the absolute best! Thank you so much for piping K. and B.’s Wedding this past Saturday. You literally hit it out of the park and made their ceremony very, very special! It truly marked that milestone moment for us all! We all loved hanging out with you before the ceremony – was so lovely to meet you and chat beforehand! Thank you for coming, for your beautiful music, and your kilt-dressing advice too! Take care, M.M.
October 2023 (thank you card) – Military Medal Event
Dear Dave, I’m so grateful! Thank you. Thank you for providing a bagpipe service for Mr. B.W.’s ambassador for the peace medal presentation. We hope to see the photos of the event later. Yours, H.J.D.
October 2023 (thank you letter) – Charity Event
Thank You! Dave Johnston – Chicalba Bagpiping Services
Thank you for your donation of services in support of the Chicagoland 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2023. Please accept this thank you on behalf of our organization. We are most appreciative of your assistance and your friendship over the years. – L.H. & Lt. R B.
October 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dear Dave, Thank you for honoring our Son, C.M. with your beautiful bagpiping. We are very proud of our family’s Irish & Scottish heritage, so it means a great deal for C’s soul to feel that pride at his Memorial. M. & K. McS.
September 2023 (thank you card) – Wedding Service
Dear Dave, thank you so much for playing the bagpipes at our Wedding and especially for learning ‘Don’t Stop Believing’. We just knew it would be awesome! Thank you for being so responsive and kind! Love C. & D. G.
September 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Thank you so much for playing today at the gravesite. I know my Dad would have loved it! Gratefully, H.M. & the W. Family
August 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave, thank you for being available for my Mom’s Service. She loved the bagpipes and it was her one request. Her Mother from Scotland and her Father’s Parents from Ireland. Warmly A.B.
July 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
On behalf of the R.E. Family, thank you so much for being part of today.
July 2023 (thank you card) – Golf Club Event
Dave, Thank you for making our Guest Day at Riverside GC so memorable! Truly Fantastic! The Ladies Organization.
July 2023 (Online Review – 5 star – The Knot) – Wedding Service
Dave was a true professional from his responsiveness to his flawless bagpipe playing. He was flexible and you could tell he has so much experience. Highly recommend plus the bagpipes plus your beautiful bridal entrance will for sure make a groom shed tears. AMAZING. A.W.N.
May 2023 (thank you note) – School Music Teacher Anniversary Concert
Dave, Thank you so much for playing the pipes on Caledonia, it was the “icing on the cake”.
I hope we can work together again in the near future. Cheers, S.
May 2023 (thank you e-mail) – Scout Event
Hi Dave, Thank you for coming to our event this past weekend! I’ve heard from so many that they had the best time at this Camporee. They were also very impressed with our details from start to finish, including the Parade of Clans with you as our bagpiper. The Chicago SCOTS are an amazing group and I hope our council and them will develop a long relationship.
I wanted to share with you a quote from an e-mail that my co-chair sent to me;
“One thing that I wanted to say to you, as an architect of that particular moment … the moment of the flag ceremony with “America the Beautiful” on the bagpipes, preceded by the parade, and in front of that huge group of Scouts was one of the most powerful moments in my 62 years of Scouting. I get choked up just writing about it here.”
Thank you for helping make that moment and being a part of my vision for this event. Hope to see you at the Highland Games in June. Best regards, A.W.
May 2023 (thank you card) – Wedding Service
Chicalba Bagpipers – It was a pleasure to have you be a part of our special day. It was so meaningful for our family. K.&J.M.
May 2023 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Service
Dave, Our piper was wonderful yesterday. He was professional, courteous and kind. We cannot adequately express how grateful we were to him for learning and playing Sleep, Laddie, Sleep. My Mom’s oldest friend was able to come to the ceremony. She too came over from England during WWII and lived through the bombings. The Queen, Princess at the time, was a symbol of hope for them as children. Playing this lament meant a great deal because of the connection to the late Queen. We did not have a chance to express our thanks after the Service. Please pass this along. Thanks, L.B. & Family.
April 2023 (thank you card) – School Multi-Cultural Night
Thank you for making our Multi-Cultural night so successful. The Staff & Students at I.K.
April 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Your thoughtfulness meant a lot to me. The C. Family.
April 2023 (thank you card) – School Fine Arts Day
Mr. Johnston, Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to come to the O.G. Fine Arts Day. We really appreciate you sharing your talent and experience with our students. The OGS Fine Arts Team.
March 2023 (thank you card) – St Patrick’s & Birthday Event
Thank you so much Dave for taking time out from your busy schedule to entertain us and our guests, at our fun get-together. Your playing was enjoyed and appreciated by us all. We look forward to the bagpipe music at our fabulous Wedding later this year. Have a great Summer and stay safe. All the best, S.&M.
March 2023 (thank you card – Book Signing & Scottish Event)
Thank You! For everything. S. PPB.
January 2023 (thank you card) – Birthday Celebrations
Dear Dave, Delighted to see you again. R. will be tickled pink to hear pipes – HOW WE LOVE ‘EM!
Thanks for being here! Kindest regards, R.
January 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave, your kind expression of sympathy was deeply appreciated. The Family of J.H.
January 2023 (thank you e-mail) – Sports Event (Curling)
Dave, I wanted to reach out to you again and thank you so much for piping for us this weekend, at the Men’s International Bonspiel. You were a life saver! I have added you to our Bagpiper directory and have e-mailed all the Bonspiel Chairpersons and let them know how pleased we have been with Chicalba Bagpiping. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing you again next year if not sooner. We will be reaching out to you again in the future. P.&L.G.
January 2023 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dear Mr. Johnston, Thank you so much for taking part in my Husband’s Funeral service last Saturday. Your bagpiping added a certain dignity and grandeur to the event that moved our family very much. Sincerely, M.C.
December 2022 (thank you e-mail) – Birthday Celebration
Dave, Thank you so very much for making J’s 80th so memorable. Many were almost teary (the good kind). Everyone talked about the magnificent piping and its presentation both last night and today.
Appreciated the extra efforts involved with both the foreign and ‘local’ travel and the family gathering schedule. Hope you made it home adequately timely.
Happy Hogmanay to you all and best wishes for a healthy and happy new year. May 2023 be kind.
With best personal regards, S.
December 2022 (thank you note) – Birthday Celebration
Dave, Thank you for keeping traditions alive. Yours Aye, S.
December 2022 (letter) – Funeral Service
Thank you so much for playing at my Husband’s Funeral. It was the only thing he had asked for and like all of us, I know he absolutely loved it, as sad as it is to listen to. K.
December 2022 (website testimonial) – Celebration of Life Service
My ailing friend J. told me he wanted a bagpiper to play Amazing Grace at his Celebration of Life/Funeral. Fortunately, I am Presbyterian and knew just whom to ask. I was referred to proprietor, Dave and worked with him to make this possible. Not a dry eye in the room, Dave was AMAZING and empathetic. I would have him perform again at any event and highly recommend him. L.E.
December 2022 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
David, Thank you! Mom wanted a Bagpiper with us today, and you made it happen. With admiration, A.
November 2022 (e-mail) – Wedding Service
Hi Dave, Again, thank you so much! You being there made the night so much more special. Everyone loved it and J and M were very surprised and loved every minute, not to mention my Irish Dancing Granddaughter and the lessons even paid off for one of my Daughters who remembered how to dance, hahah! I loved it! J.
November 2022 (thank you card) – Wedding Service
Dear Dave, Thank you so much for making this day even more special. J.
September 2022 (thank you e-mail) – Memorial Service
Thank you Joe! I was thrilled you were able to join us! Your music added the perfect touch to the end of the service and added to our fond memories of Mom’s special day. M.N.
September 2022 (thank you card) – Family Reunion
Dave, Thank you for another wonderful performance!
Your piping is always the ‘hit’ of the party!
Thanks for being here. Your Friend, M.
September 2022 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Words cannot express how grateful I am that you performed for S’s Memorial. He would have loved it! C.
August 2022 (thank you e-mail) – Charity Golf Event
Dave & Joe,
We just want to thank you SO MUCH for being part of our event again this year! You two are the very best and make the event feel special.
Your kindness and flexibility with accommodating our requests and your talents are so appreciated and being willing to play a while (even in the rain) was remarkable.
Despite the rain, the players and guests had wonderful reviews of the day and we exceeded our fundraising goal!
With best wishes, C. & the Bernie’s Book Bank Team
August 2022 (website testimonial) – Wedding Service
Chicalba did a fantastic job at our Wedding, and our Piper was very familiar with the Scottish Traditions we were observing at our Wedding. Thanks so much for making our day memorable.
June 2022 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave, with sincere appreciation – Thank you from the M. Family
June 2022 (thank you card) – Wedding Service
Dear Dave, Thank you so much for the wonderful music you provided and for blessing C & K’s Wedding with ‘the luck of the Irish!’ With gratitude, C. & J.
May 2022 (thank you card) – Wedding Service
Thank you so much for piping at my Son and new Daughter-in-law’s Wedding. Your presence made the event special. Thanks again, J.
May 2022 (thank you e-mail) – Funeral Service
Morning Dave, Thank you for the lovely bagpipe music. I wish I had you play longer, family really enjoyed it. Coming into the Church was so great and touched so many there. I heard lots of comments. You know how to bring the house down.
We will recommend you and of course use you in coming events. You are a hit!
Thanks so much you made my day! B.
May 2022 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Merci. Thank you so much! B.N.
May 2022 (thank you letter) – Birthday Video Message
Hi Dave, Thank You again very much. The video is great and I know R. will love it. Thank you also for the discount offer, but this is well worth the amount and we would feel better paying that. Have a great day and we look forward to seeing you again when you’re in IN. L.B.
May 2022 (thank you card) – Church Pastor Retirement
Dear Dave, thanks for your generosity of time to join the celebration of E’s Ministry, bagpiping us out of the Sanctuary last Sunday. It meant so much to him and those present. Your music brought joy to our spirits. Gratefully, M.McM (Elder)
April 2022 (e-mail) – Teaching (online lessons)
I am very pleased with my lessons and with my instructor, Dave J. I am grateful for the opportunity and flexibility Tunelark offers to enable me to learn the bagpipe. I am a full-time nurse practitioner, and Dave graciously worked around my limited availability to schedule lessons. Dave is very patient and kindly works with me where I am at, musically speaking. I am honored to learn from such a renowned piper, and look forward to continuing to do so. M.B.R.
April 2022 (e-mail) – Birthday Celebrations
Hi Dave, Thank you again for playing yesterday and being so accommodating. Everything worked out so well and we appreciate your flexibility and willingness to stay a bit longer than you may have planned. My Dad appreciated your playing, loved the tunes you selected and the conversations with him and family. It made his day and ours as well. Again many thanks, E.
March 2022 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave, Thank you so very much for coming to Indy to play the bagpipes for G’s Funeral Mass. It warms our hearts and I can see that smile on G’s face. God Bless You, The K. Family.
February 2022 (e-mail) – Funeral Service
Dear Dave, I wanted to thank you for paying at my Father’s Funeral today. My Mother told me my Father would have liked having the bagpipes at the Service. It truly added a special touch and helped me with my own personal grieving process. I would be so happy to serve as a reference or testimonial for you and your art, in the future. (info can be provided by Chicalba if needed) Thank you again for your care of me and my family. A.F.E.
January 2022 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave, Thank you so much for being here for my family. S.M.
January 2022 (Google online review) – Burns Supper
Dave is a very knowledgeable Scotsman. He is the real deal. G.L.
January 2022 (thank you card) – Funeral Service
Dave, Thank you so much for your part in our Mom’s Service. Mom, Dad and many family members attended the College of Wooster (Fighting Scots), which has a pipe band. So pipes are an integral part of our life. You certainly made this service special for us and everyone. Blessings, L.B., L.M., J.J. & L.G.
January 2022 (text) – Funeral Service
Thank you for today! I found it harder than anticipated. J. & M. were thrilled you were there and no doubt have relayed the encounter with J. (a former student of Dave’s). Over lunch the family was delighted with the bagpiping, especially ‘Happy Birthday’. I am ever grateful M.S.
January 2022 (letter) – Multiple Services with Pastor Joseph Mills (Westchester)
Dear Dave, I just wanted to send you a thank you for your excellent work in doing funerals. We have worked together many times, most recently at the funeral for Mr. C. at Hursen’s Funeral Home.
I work with many musicians. Most are good; some are polite. However, only a few are outstandingly professional and helpful. YOU are that kind of person. It is very clear that you care about people and doing the ‘extra’ helpful thing for people you serve.
If I am an example, how you work with Clergy is awesome! You take the time to ask questions, are willing to adapt to a situation as you see it, and see the Clergyperson as a colleague. If anyone ever wishes a recommendation please feel free to use me. (contact can be provided by Chicalba if needed)
Again, thank you ever so much for your excellent work. I personally see it as an example of faithful ministry.
With thanks and appreciation – Pastor Joseph E. Mills III (The Westchester Community Church, UCC)
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