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TORONTO BAGPIPER
Serving
Toronto and the Regions of
Durham, York, Peel and Halton
Pipe Major WO (Ret'd) Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Bice, CD., D.D., KGSJ
(Serving the Greater Toronto Area of Toronto, Hamilton, Barrie, Regions of York, Durham, Peel, Halton and beyond)
Registerd Clergy in Ontario (Clergy Licence No. 63698) with the Independent Anglican Church of Canada under the Federation of Independent Anglican Churches of North America
Pastoral Charge - Vicar of the Regions of Durham and York
Consider using my services to both PIPE and OFFICIATE for your WEDDING
ask for details when your inquire
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Ken has been piping in the Greater Toronto Area for more than 50 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 as a Boy Piper. 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. Lincoln 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 retired from 25 Toronto Service Battalion Pipes and Drums as a Warrant Officer / Pipe Major and continued service as Pipe Major of the Scarborough Pipes and Drums for many years.
Ken returned to serve with the Canadian Forces when he was appointed as the Pipe Major of the Toronto Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums by Lt. Col. Fred Moore in 2011, the regiment where his piping career began and has just retired in July 2014 after over 50 years of service with the Canadian Forces at various times from 1961 to 2014.
Ken also 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 Independent Anglican Church of Canada affiliated with the Federation of the Independent Anglican Churches of North America. Ken's pastoral charge is Durham Region and is the Vicar of Christ the King, Uxbridge..
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 also is a visiting Chaplain with a number of seniors homes and hospitals in the area.
Ken continues to work in the accounting and consulting field as well as a the Vicar of Christ the King Independent Anglican Church of Canada in Uxbridge, Ontario and is still 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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PHOTOS / TESTIMONIALS
Michelle & Manny Tavares Wedding
(September 17th, 2006)
"Thank's Ken. The ceremony was great, the
piping was superior and Michelle's 95 Year
old Grand Mother, was exstatic when you
PIped us out following the ceremony to
"Bonnie Dundee" the town where she was
Born. Like I said when I found your PIping
Web Site, I did not know there was such a
person who could both Pipe for and Officiate
our Wedding. Thanks again for the excellent
manner in which you both Officiated and Piped
for our Wedding, it will sure be memorable."
Manny and Michelle Tavares
"September 18th, 2006"
Bridal Party Entrance
Slow air "The Song of the Mira"
The Ceremony - Readings & Intent
The Exchange of Vows
Blessing of the Rings and the Marriage
Couple & "The Piping Padre" (Minister/Piper)
"The Piping Padre" Himself
Photos courtesy of Blair Atkins, Owner
APS-Atkins Photography Services
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PIPING SERVICES
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???
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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Copyright 2021. Pipe Major Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Bice, CD, D.D., KGSJ. All rights reserved.
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