A Celtic Traveler Bagpipes

Ian is a top professional in the music field which means reliable, on time, enthusiastic, creative and super easy to work with. He prides himself in the quality of his sound, his music and the little "extra" things he brings to each performance. He has many contacts in the industry and is able to coordinate other types of instruments and musicians as the need arises for any event.

Ian is an assistant professor at UCR (California, Riverside), the Music Director of the UCR Pipe Band and director of the music degree program for bagpipes in the Department of Music. He is as comfortable and enthusiastic playing in a competition for world renowned judges as he is on stage at the Hollywood Bowl – having played with the Chieftains, the LA Philharmonic Orchestra, has opened for Sting at the Gibson Amphitheater and has played for Queen Elizabeth in Scotland. He plays bagpipes on the Simpson's TV show (Willie the Groundskeeper's bagpipes) as well as performances on Family Guy, Arliss, The West Wing, American Dad and the soundtrack on The General's Daughter and the Rundown. He brings over 54 years of education, experience and training to his musical performances, competitions and special projects, distinguished by his passion for both the sound and the musical expression of the bagpipe. He has brought his music to countless weddings, funerals and special occasions around the world.

I am fully trained in studio recording, sight reading and musical interpretations.