Alex Peden - Bagpiper

Top Performer

Winnipeg, MB

$200 and up

Travels up to 150 miles

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Overview

I've been piping for 25 years across North America and Scotland, and have experience performing at many different events (weddings, funerals, graduations, processionals, etc.). I am happy to meet requests or offer suggestions to make any event, big or small, extra special.


Reviews

7 reviews

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Melanie M.

July 27, 2026
Verified review

Really Created the mood - Very Professional

Alex was very accommodating! He performed a special song that wouldn't usually be played on the bagpipes, and he played some traditional songs as well. It set the mood for our family as we celebrated our departed loved one. I hope to use Alex in the future, as I really appreciated his professional dedication.
• arrived on time
• took direction, and accommodated requests
• played very well!
• rolled with last minute changes/direction
• several guests complimented his playing
Thank you Alex!

Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music


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Lori W.

July 6, 2026
Verified review

Excellent!

I didn’t give Alex much advance notice, as I messaged him June 30th for a July 3rd funeral service for my father.
He responded quickly and was very professional.
I requested the songs, “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”. Alex did not know the latter song but researched it before hand and knew he would be able to play it for us. It was overwhelming that he could provide my request. I felt very at ease with him.
He played very beautifully and made it feel very poignant.
My father would be proud to know that he received one request, that he did not voice much. I’m sure he was up there looking down on us Alex and feeling pleased. 🙏
I would highly recommend Alex to anyone. I couldn’t have asked for a more professional and understanding individual.
Thank you again Alex.

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Sean M.

June 30, 2026
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Wedding Slam Dunk

Alex piped several times during our wedding ceremony and was exceptional! He was a pleasure to deal with as we coordinated his role piping in the bride and her father, playing during the ceremony and piping our guests out. Alex suggested tunes and took our requests as well and played all magnificently! Alex elevated our wedding ceremony and created wonderful memories for all!

Thank you Alex - I hope to have the occasion to have you play again!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Jo-Ann F.

December 7, 2025
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70th birthday party

Alec communicated with me all along the planning process and arrived on time. He not only played the songs that my Scottish husband loves, he let him have a go at trying the pipes!
Alec also answered all our questions about the history of the pipes, learning to play them, how Winnipeg weather impacts on them.
Highly recommend him💥💥💥💥💥

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Mariann K.

September 5, 2025
Verified review

Great experience with Alex!

We hired Alex to play at my brothers funeral service. He played As the family and mourners walked from the chapel to the gravesite and also at the gravesite. It made his service very special and memorable. I’d recommend Alex highly.

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up

About

I began piping at age 7 under Pipe Major Bob Fraser in Winnipeg. While playing in the local youth pipe band, I was fortunate to travel to Scotland and compete in the World Pipe Band Championship, and received guest instruction from many top pipers in the world. Since graduating from the band, I've continued to play in the St. Andrew's Pipe Band, eventually becoming Pipe Major and leading the band back to Scotland.

Throughout my piping career, I have played across Manitoba at weddings, funerals, bonspiels, convocations, and everything in between. I know an extensive repertoire of tunes, and I'm happy to accommodate any requests that fit the instrument!

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

August 2027

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Gimli, MB

September 2026

05

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Altona, MB

11

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Winnipeg, MB

Past booked events

July 2026

26

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Stonewall, MB

03

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Winnipeg, MB

June 2026

26

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Winnipeg, MB

26

Friday

Graduation

9:00am - 9:30am

Winnipeg, MB

May 2026

23

Saturday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Winnipeg, MB

December 2025

05

Friday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 7:15pm

Winnipeg, MB

August 2025

21

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 11:00am

West St Paul, MB

June 2025

28

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Winnipeg, MB

May 2025

02

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Winnipeg, MB

November 2024

25

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:15pm

Winnipeg, MB

Setup requirements

Warmup Room for Tuning

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