TESTIMONIALS

"Under the guidance of master bagpiper Michel d'Avenas,
the band has competed in the United States and abroad, earning prizes and acclaim."
- Monterey County Herald

"Good teachers are few and far between. Michel d' Avenas is one."
- Parent

"I have observed the very positive benefit to young people
who have taken up the disciplines of Celtic music."
- Charles B. MacGlashan, M.D.

"Students who acquire good bagpiping skills can earn money as musicians
for a wide variety of events. As a musician and a member of a pipe band,
they also learn teamwork, self-esteem, leadership, and more."
- Roddy Mackay, Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival

"Every time that Michel d'Avenas and the Monterey Bay Pipe Band
came to Del Monte Shopping Center, they captured the audience's full attention
and made for a festive and memorable event. From an organizer's perspective,
the group was professional, spirited, organized, flexible and on-time,
and we welcomed them back to our property time and again.
I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a function or event."
- Christina Thompson Callahan, Director of Marketing,
Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey, California

“When someone hears Michel d’Avenas perform on the bagpipes, it is
obvious that he has total command of this challenging instrument that
many others never fully master. It’s an absolute pleasure to hear
Michel’s bagpipe music, which always adds unique enjoyment to every event!"
- Wendy Brickman, Brickman Marketing, Monterey, California