Pipe Major Bill Boetticher
Funeral for First Lady Nancy Reagan
'Clearing' the Viet Nam Memorial Wall
Funeral for Reverend Billy Graham
With Secretary Henry Kissinger
Overview
Notable events include funerals for FIRST LADY NANCY REAGAN, ZZ TOP BASS PLAYER DUSTY HILL, REVEREND BILLY GRAHAM, author TOM CLANCY, SANDRA BULLOCK's wedding, 100th birthday celebration for PRESIDENT GERALD FORD. He has served Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo and LA counties for the past 40 years. Bill is Pipe Major for both the Gold Coast Pipe Band and the Ventura City Firefighters Pipe Band. He has played for a fallen Green Beret Sergeant at Arlington National Cemetery, appeared on stage with the Chieftains for the past 10 years and on the soundtrack for the Academy Award winning "Dead Poet's Society".
Available for weddings, birthdays, anniversary or memorial services.
Reviews
42 reviews
Alejandra M.
March 20, 2025Residents Loved Him
Bill came in for St. Patrick's Day at community lunch, he played and walked around the tables mingling and socializing with residents and staff. He was considerate of the needs of our residents and took breaks in between as he knew the sound could be too loud for some of them.
Overall, it was a great experience and we would love to have him back at the community.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Pipe Major Bill Boetticher
Thank you Alex, it was a pleasure playing for your residents. See you next year
Shannon L.
February 9, 2025Very Professional!
Major Bill Boetticher was extremely kind,knowledgeable,personable and talented. He fullfilled all our wishes for song choices at my father in laws funeral. I live in NC and the service was in Camarillo, CA. Because I was so far away and unfamiliar with the funeral home and service he willingly made all the arrangements with them. It was very comforting knowing he knew exactly what to do! Thank you for making a very emotional and difficult time that much easier. We Are Grateful!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Pipe Major Bill Boetticher
Thank you Shannon, I was honored to be able to play for your father's memorial.
Wayne R.
July 12, 2024Perfect evening
I Hired Bill for my wife’s 60th birthday. It was a surprise so the plans had to constantly change. Bill was extremely patient and accommodating. Highly recommend him for a special event.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Jennifer H.
April 22, 2024Fantastic!
Pipe Major Bill was the real deal. He arrived on time in his full highland dress and not only looked very sharp, but played beautifully. He was flexible and knowleadgeable. We had a celebration of life for my father, and Bill was such a wonderful addition, I know my dad would have loved it.
Thanks again Bill!
Jennifer Huizenga
Hired as: Bagpiper
Pipe Major Bill Boetticher
Thank you Jennifer, I was honored to be able to pay tribute to your dad.
Booking information
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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Santa Barbara, CA
Past booked events
September 2025
10
Wednesday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Santa Barbara, CA
March 2025
13
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Thousand Oaks, CA
January 2025
30
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30pm - 12:30am (Fri)
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Camarillo, CA
October 2024
26
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Canyon Country, CA
July 2024
10
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Goleta, CA
April 2024
21
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Ventura, CA
March 2024
08
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 12:45pm
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Thousand Oaks, CA
January 2024
21
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Bakersfield, CA
December 2023
15
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Oxnard, CA
February 2023
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Santa Paula, CA
January 2023
28
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 4:45pm
•
Ventura, CA
December 2022
27
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Simi Valley, CA
September 2022
20
Tuesday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Carpinteria, CA
August 2022
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Cayucos, CA
June 2022
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Canyon Country, CA
May 2022
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Westlake Village, CA
December 2021
17
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Newhall, CA
October 2021
02
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Santa Barbara, CA
September 2021
22
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 4:45pm
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Malibu, CA
15
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:00am
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Arvin, CA
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Tarzana, CA
May 2021
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Camarillo, CA
April 2021
11
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Ojai, CA
March 2021
13
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
December 2020
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Simi Valley, CA
November 2020
25
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Solvang, CA
September 2020
04
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 11:45am
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Los Angeles, CA
May 2020
27
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Montecito, CA
February 2020
08
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Santa Barbara, CA
January 2020
18
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 6:45pm
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Camarillo, CA
17
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Santa Clarita, CA
December 2019
31
Tuesday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Calabasas, CA
August 2019
30
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Oxnard, CA
June 2019
23
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Santa Barbara, CA
December 2018
15
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Sunland, CA
03
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:00am
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Ventura, CA
November 2018
24
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Newhall, CA
September 2018
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Santa Barbara, CA
May 2018
08
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Newhall, CA
February 2018
24
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 11:45am
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Santa Clarita, CA
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Nipomo, CA
January 2018
25
Thursday
Personal Occasion
9:30am - 11:30am
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Point Mugu Nawc, CA
14
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Oxnard, CA
December 2017
12
Tuesday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Westlake Village, CA
October 2017
22
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Simi Valley, CA
September 2017
01
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Ventura, CA
June 2017
13
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Ventura, CA
March 2017
06
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Camarillo, CA
September 2016
02
Friday
Sporting Event
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Santa Maria, CA
June 2016
11
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Santa Barbara, CA
May 2016
28
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Montecito, CA
April 2016
23
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Ventura, CA
23
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Ventura, CA
February 2016
27
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Ventura, CA
20
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Lompoc, CA
March 2015
11
Wednesday
Funeral Service
11:00am - 11:30am
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Camarillo, CA