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PIPER FOR ALL OCCASIONS - Pipe Major Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Bice, D.D., C.D., KGSJ |
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Ken has been piping in the Greater Toronto Area for more than 40 years. He orginally started out the music side of his life studying piano at the age of 4 years old. He progressed to other instruments including the clarinent, saxaphone, accordian, organ, drums before settling on the Great Highland Bagpipe.
His piping career began in the Toronto Scottish Regimental Pipes and Drums under the instruction of Pipe Major John Wakefield. He soon transferred to the 48th Highlanders of Canada Pipes and Drums and was tutored by Pipe Major Archie Dewar.
Ken served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada Pipes and Drums for many years and played with the Regimental Pipes and Drums at many major events as well as with the Grade 1 competition band under, both Pipe Major Ross Stewart and Pipe Major Reay MacKay. During his service with the 48th Highlanders of Canada Pipes and Drums he was decorated by the Government of Canada receving the "Canadian Decoration " (C.D.) medal.
Ken also played in the Grade 2 competition Band of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Pipes and Drums under the leadership of Pipe Major John Macdonald. He served as Pipe Major of the 25 Toronto Service Battalion and took the band into various competions. During his years with the 25 Toronto Service Battalion Pipes and Drums Ken was the official Piper for the Lt. Governor of Ontario. He served the Hon. Pauline McGibbon, The Hon. John Black Aird and the Hon. Licoln Alexander during the terms as Lt. Governor's of Ontario. Ken was also Pipe Major of the Scarborough Pipes and Drums, bulding the band into a good Grade 4 and subsqent Grade 3 competition band.
Ken now performs on a solo basis for various events including weddings, funerals, head tables, sreet feastivals (Unionville Celtic Festival, Celebrate the Beech Feastival), etc.
Ken was born in Markdale, Ontario into the Agnew Family of Dundalk as Kenneth Bryan Agnew. He was then adopted by the Bice Family of Mimico a suburb of Toronto and still retains the Bice family name today.
During his business career Ken has held various positions in the Information Systems area of serveral manufacturing companies, including systems, programming and management. He then change careers and has held several positions in the accounting field, including Controller for several companies.
Ken graduated from Royal York Collegiate Institute in Business and Commerce. He graduated from Humber College of Applied Art and Technologies in Computer Systems and Programming. He studied accounting with the Certified General Accounts of Ontario. He graduated from the Canadian Institute of Administrative Managers and hold the Certified Administrative Manager (C.A.M.) designation. Ken also graduated from the Canadian Institute of Management and hold both the Professional Manager (P.Mgr.) and Fellow Chartered Manager (F.CIM) designations.
Ken is also an Ordained Minister and received his Doctor of Divininty (DD) from Trinity Institute. He was Ordained through Trinity and is presently an Ordained Minister with All Seasons Church of Canada and a Licensed Wedding Officiant in the Province of Ontario working through All Seasons Weddings an outreach program of All Seasons Church of Canada. Ken has also assisted the Rector Mt. Rev. Dorian A. Baxter, of Chirst the King, Graceland, Independent Anglican Church of Canada which is affiliated with the Federation of Independent Anglican Churches of North America, with Weddings and Worship Service.
Ken is a member of the I.F.C.P.D. (International Fellowship of Christian Pipers and Drummers). Ken can not only pipe for your Wedding but can legally officate and solemnize your wedding vows and marriage.
Ken is also a member and registered chaplain with the "International Chaplains Association" and "The Emergency Medical Chaplains Association" and is involved in Chaplaincy work for serveral organizations.
Ken continues to work in the accounting and consulting field as well as a Minister officiating at weddings, christenings, naming ceremonies, baptisms, funerals and other ceremonies which falls under his pastoral charge in Uxbridge, Ontario, where he presently resides.
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WEDDINGS:
Choose from the following services:
Pipe while guest arrive
Pipe in Minister and Groom/Ushers
Pipe in Bridal Party
Pipe during signing of register
Pipe out Bride and Groom
Pipe Bride & Groom into Receiption
or
Pipe Bride, Groom & Limo into Hall
Pipe during receiving line
Pipe Bridal Party to Head Table
Individual couples
or
As a Group
Pipe Bride & Groom to Head Table
FUNERALS:
At the Church or Chapel
Pipe Minister & Casket into Chapel
Pipe as part of service)
Pipe Casket from chapel to hearse
At the Graveside or Crematorium
Pipe Casket from hearse to grave
Pipe at while flowers layed
or
Pipe while cremations performed
Pipe at while guest retire
ROBBIE BURNS or ST. ANDREWS
Pipe in Head Table
Pipe in Haggis
Pipe out Haggis
Other piping for dances, etc.
REMEMBERANCE DAY SERVICES:
Pipe Dignitaries or Flags to Service
Pipe Lament at your Service
Pipe Dignitaries or Flags from Service
CORPORATE EVENTS:
Head Tables at Dinners or Recognitions
Retirement Parties
Trade Show Booth Event
Opening of new office or location
Other Special Occasions
OTHER OCCASIONS:
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Receiving Guests at Airport
Departue of Guests at Airport
WHAT DO YOU HAVE MIND???
PIPING LESSONS:
Private lessons in your home
or
Private lessons at my home
FEES:
Piping fees are generally based on what is required and the length of time and travel necessary for the event.
Fees for Charitablie or Not for Profit organizations may be discounted.
Donated services sometimes apply depending on the event.
Piping Lessons, fees depend on location of the lessons. Lessons are generally one (1) hour in length
CONTACT INFORMATION:
You can contact me by:
E-mail:
ken.bice@piperforalloccasions.com
Regular Mail:
13 Nelkydd Lane
Uxbridge, ON L9P 1Y1
CANADA
Residence Phone:
(905) 852-0344
Cellular Phone:
(647) 227-6232
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| OTHER SERVICES OFFERED and
Links to other RECOMMENDED sites:
As an Ordained Minister and Licensed by the Province of Ontario I work with All Seasons Church of Canada to Solemnize Weddings and I can provide these other services:
Officiant for:
Weddings
Baptisms
Christenings
Naming Ceremonies
Funeral Rites
Visit my wedding website
I DO CUSTOM WEDDING
www.idocustomweddings.com
Celebrant/Officiant for:
Funerals / Life Celebrations
Christening or Naming Ceremonies
Baptisms
Reaffirmation of Marriage
NOTE:
If you would like me to both Officiate and Pipe at a Wedding or Funeral, I offer a DISCOUNT on the COMBINED services.
FEES:
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Weddings:
Celebrant/Officiant Fees :
Fees are determined based on time
and location of the event and
include: Sample Ceremonies /
Readings for your personal
cusomization, Planning Session
and the Wedding Officiating.
Please Visit my Wedding Web Site
for more details by clicking below:
www.idocustomweddings.com.
Links to other RECOMMENDED sites:
SOCIETIES & ASSOCIATIONS
"The Piping Padre"
is a member of the I.F.C.P.D.
The International Fellowship of Christian Pipers and Drummers
The Moto-"Beanaigh An Tighearna" is Galic for "Bless the Lord"
Click on the Badge above to visit the I.F.C.P.D. Web Site.
OTHER WEDDING INFO
PHOTOGRAPHERS
APS - Atkins Photography Services
Contact Blair Atkins or Manny Tavares
by clicking on the picture below
ENTERTAINMENT
"Elvis Priestley"
"The Mt. Rev. Dorian A. Baxter (a.k.a.) "Elvis Priestley"
Anglican Priest, Elvis Tribute Artist, Motivational Speake & more
"I have had the privelege and pleasure of knowing and working
with Dorian for a number of years. Having used Dorian's
motivational speaking services in the past, all who were in
attendance at the Canadian Institute of Managements Annual
General Meeting are still talk about his speaking and of course
his Elvis Tribute Performance that evening. Dorian also is a
greater entertainer and like myself, somtimes uses his talents
in conjunction with officiating wedding ceremonies. Check out
his web site by clicking on his image below."
Pipe Major The Reverend Dr. Kenneth B. Bice, D.D. ,C.D., KGSJ
"The Piping Padre"
To Contact Mt. Rev. Dorian A. Baxter click on the image below
SCOTTISH HERITAGE
**** INTERESTED IN YOUR SCOTTISH HERIATEGE *****
CONTACT my friend JO Graham
at OUR SCOTS GENEALOGY RESEARCH below
"You will find some interesting pictures of Scotland
along with other genealogical information. Take
a Wee Peek and see what your ancestoral roots you
may uncover. I personally recommend the visit."
"Jo runs a friendly, professional Scottish family
history research service based near Edinburgh.
They will research you ancestors and provide an
elegant report and CD containing all your family
tree documentation. Gift vouchers are available
for the genie in your family."
Pipe Major Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Bice, D.D., C.D., KGSJ
"The Piping Padre"
CLICK ON THE ST. ANDREWS FLAG BELOW to VISIT OUR SCOTS
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