Bagpiper Stephen Holter

Mr. Holter did amazing job for my wedding... My guest were very impressed with his music and very professional manner.. I'm only sorry that I did not hear his whole muscially talents because I was getting dressed . He helped our outdoor waterfall wedding at Springwood Villa in Verona Pa. a Magical experience. I am only sorry that he has moved to Arizona... I would Highly recommend him in the future...
Thks again for the playing of amazing grace and participating in our special day..

Stephen was awesome, early, great communication. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Stephen was great came in full kit. Followed our general plan. Right tone of music at the moment. Very happy. Great surprise for my new Irish bride.

Stephen arrived ahead of schedule and was ready to go. He lead our graduates in their procession to Severance Hall and sounded wonderful! I highly recommend.

Stephen stepped in on very short notice and did an awesome job. I would highly recommend him.

We hired Stephen as a surprise for my father-in-laws 86th birthday. The look on his face when he walked in was priceless. He loves bagpipes and Stephen didn’t disappoint!! He played the songs we requested and many others. We loved that he engaged us in the history of his attire and talked about many fun and interesting facts! Would definitely recommend and use him again!! 5 stars! Thank you Stephen for making his birthday special!

Stephen was at the event much earlier than I ever thought he would be and the event started at 8:15 am! The temperature was below freezing and I wouldn't have been surprised to receive a call saying it was too cold but that never happened. We were luckily able to warm up a small barn enough to keep the pipes cozy enough for him to play the military medley and America the Beautiful. Stephen also drove over an hour to grace us with his musical skills, the man is a class act. 100% Thank you so much Stephen!

I can’t thank him enough for making this one final wish for my dear friend a reality. Stephen went above and beyond, was professional, courteous and kind. Michael’s wife, family and friends are all very grateful. God bless you.

Was very accommodating and was just what we were looking for!

The idea that you were able to embrace the element of surprise my now husband was such an amazing gift to he and myself. Your music was so perfect!

Prompt, talented, kind & wonderful performance!!

Stephen played as people were coming in for service and then Amazing Grace to end the service. My father always wanted a bagpiper to play Amazing Grace at his funeral. Stephen did a fantastic job and my father would have loved it.

The Celebration of Life memorial service was for my husband, a Vietnam veteran who passed away in November. The service, delayed due to Corvid, was carefully planned and held at the Veterans Memorial site in our small Southwestern PA community. We decided to look for a bagpiper to play "Amazing Grace". Stephen had excellent reviews, ad we booked him one month before the June 12 service.
He provided easy access to open communication: we were in touch several times, including the day before the service. Working with the clergy, the military honor guard, and funeral director, Stephen was very flexible when there had to be a last minute program changes.
The service was on a bright sunny very warm summer day. It was as beautiful as I had imagined. But the final tribute to my husband, was provided by Stephen's flawless performance. He appeared from behind a beautiful evergreen shrub, walked around the memorial, then through the guests seating on his way up over the crest of a small hill. It was such a powerful and beautiful ending. The guests were stunned when he appeared, and in awe of his performance.
i could not have been happier and more satisfied. He did a beautiful and amazing performance.
I WOULD RECOMMEND STEPHEN HOLTER 100%

10 star. ----Stephen Holter did much more than required. A true professional, compassionate, kind, and understanding Man. We were so Blessed, to have him at our service. He had no problems with last minute changes, do to weather conditions. I think He was a little shocked, of the crowd of Sober Bikers that He played for. He was very well accepted. I personally received multiple positive and pleasurable e-mails, in regards to his contribution to this memorial service. Thank you, Stephen. Prayerfully, Chaplain Gregory

Stephen was a consummate professional. He was responsive and friendly in our communications, flexible in working out logistics, prompt (arrived early and was ready to go when we were ready), and gave a really outstanding performance with great stage presence, friendliness, humor and wit. Couldn’t ask for more!

Stephen did a wonderful job playing at the funeral for my grandfather. It truly made the moment special and memorable for our family as we said goodbye. Stephen was flexible with the last minute changes and we really appreciated him playing during this time.

Stephen was an almost dream come true! He was incredibly responsive and completely patient with my follow ups as I booked him for a surprise birthday gift to my mom. I live many states away from my mom and couldn’t be there in person - it was awesome to send another accomplished Piper in my place. She was absolute delighted! Stephen was the not only the consummate professional and incredible piper but friendly, full of awesome stories and anecdotes, and provided an exceptional experience. As soon as the rest of my family hears about this, they’ll be many more Stephen bookings in the future. Stephen was the perfect quarantine medicine we all needed - an experience we’ll remember as a family forever.

Stephen was available for our event last minute.
He was on time and extremely professional.
Asked all the right questions and cared about our needs.
He did an amazing job and helped my daughters dream of having a bagpiper at her ceremony come to pass.
I highly recommend Stephen and look forward to using him in the future.

We have had Stephen play at 3 of our family weddings. He does a great job!

Thank you for your amazing musical talent on the bagpipes for my dad’s funeral. It made our event extra special. We appreciated your prompt arrival and professionalism as well. Superb!!

Stephen was absolutely amazing. Arrived early, asked exactly what we wanted and over delivered. Such a nice guy that really was passionate about the event. I was so impressed with this guy. In the future there is no one else but him I would even consider. Stephen, if you read this, thank you, we had so many positive comments about you and you made us so proud and the kids wedding such a memorable event. Thank you
Bob and Barb Tyler

He was outstanding at our memorial event. The family was very pleased.

Stephen was the perfect complement to an extraordinary wedding held at a 250-year-old family Homestead from the American Revolutionary War soldier in beautiful Western PA. Blending Celtic and early American traditions, he performed magically standing at the top of the original silo announcing the arrival of the bride on a team of horses and buggy through a beautiful half a mile long private lane to the ceremony. He played with life, skill and passion! He is the greatest kind of professional artist - his music transcends a single moment into life-memory while quietly playing his bagpipes exquisitely. The 160 wedding guests all felt they were taken back to another place in time. He was a joy to work with - can’t say enough about him. He’s the best!

Amazing piper! Used him when I was married 10 years ago!! Same quality and professionalism! Very friendly!

Stephen Holter made our daughters wedding day truly exceptional! His talent was only surpassed by his professionalism! The music was fantastic, and using Gigsalad was incredibly easy!
We would recommend Stephen to anyone who would like to add bagpipes to their event!

Easy to work with and everything was perfect!

Stephen played beutifully for my mom's memorial mass.Thank you everyone loved it.

Stephen just played at my daughters wedding. He was so professional, but very sweet. He helped us decide on music and what was the best thing you do. Would highly recommend him