Celtic Piping By Christopher Coomes

Aurora, IL

Starts at $175

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Providing Professional, Quality, & Memorable, bagpipe music for your special event. solo piper as well as mini band groups available. Serving Naperville, Fox Valley, and surrounding Chicago area. I Have been playing competitively for 15 years in the midwest pipeband assosciation, am currently Pipe Major Associated Firefighters of Illinois Pipes and Drums, Current member of the MidlothianScottish Pipe Band,Retired firefighter specializing in Fire/Police department ceremonies. Both traditional highland attire as well as Full military dress available. willing to travel,


Reviews

39 reviews

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Jim C.

September 23, 2024
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Kara T.

March 10, 2024
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Fun small occasion

Chris was very professional and kind. His music was amazing and he even played some competition tunes which was amazing to hear. Top notch player. Will be booking him again next year!

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George K.

January 1, 2024
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Spectacular

Made our wedding day more special. Great communication, setup and execution. A true professional. Christopher was accommodating to our requests and knocked the event out of the park. Thank you

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Celtic Piping By Christopher Coomes

Thank you so much for your Kind review! It was truly a pleasure to work with you and be part of this wonderful celebration. Many years of happiness to you Both! Christopher


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Mary M.

August 15, 2023
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Christopher was Excellent

If you need a bagpiper, I highly recommend Christopher. At my Dad's funeral Mass, Chris was the lone bagpiper, escorting my Dad's casket up the aisle and out of the church to the narthex. Played Dad's two favorite songs: "Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra" and "Danny Boy." He wore an Irish green kilt and conducted himself with the utmost respect for the event. Thank you!

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Celtic Piping By Christopher Coomes

Thank you so much for your kind review Mary. It truly was my honor to play for your dad’s service and for your friends and family members. I take great pride in providing a respectful and memorable service for all of my clients. Thank you again for your kind of you and have a wonderful day.


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Kathy L.

November 13, 2022
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Great bagpiper

I hired Christopher for my brother's memorial service and he was fantastic! Great job!!

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $175

What to expect

the sound of the Great Highland bagpipe will be a memorable addition and memory for any occasion. Whether calling guests to begin the event, a ceremonial procession ,or a suprise for that special some one, a piper attired in traditional highland attire, with a well tuned instrument playing somber or spirited music will add a regal touch to any event. I am punctual and always communicate with client and planners to provide the most professional and memorable service. I usually will try to arrive anywhere from 1/2 to 1 hour prior, to work out final details as well as tuning and warm up. I look forward to working with you for your special event.!

About

I Have been Playing now for 16 years , 15 of which have been competitive. I currently play with the Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band, and have won the midwest championship for the last three years consecutively. Also competed in Glasgow at the world Pipe band championships in grade 3A, finished 9th overall. I am a retired fire/medic and offer insruction as well as musical performance. The sound of the Great Highland bagpipes lend an air of royalty and dignity to any special event! We are Happy to meeet your every need.

Additional booking notes

there are no special technical needs.

Services offered

Past booked events

September 2025

20

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:00pm

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Palos Heights, IL

July 2025

12

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Lockport, IL

April 2025

06

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Mundelein, IL

September 2024

09

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:30pm

•

Spring Valley, IL

April 2024

06

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Evanston, IL

March 2024

16

Saturday

House Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Arlington Heights, IL

14

Thursday

Dinner Party

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Aurora, IL

09

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Leland, IL

December 2023

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Elburn, IL

October 2023

05

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 10:45am

•

Westmont, IL

August 2023

14

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:00pm

•

Oswego, IL

October 2022

29

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:15pm

•

Oak Lawn, IL

September 2022

24

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 6:45pm

•

Geneva, IL

August 2022

06

Saturday

Retirement Party

6:30pm - 6:45pm

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Orland Park, IL

July 2022

15

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 12:15pm

•

Bourbonnais, IL

May 2022

23

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Streator, IL

March 2022

19

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Des Plaines, IL

19

Saturday

Holiday Party

5:30pm - 6:15pm

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Montgomery, IL

12

Saturday

House Party

11:30am - 1:30pm

•

St Charles, IL

September 2021

01

Wednesday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

August 2021

09

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

8:00pm - 8:15pm

•

Sugar Grove, IL

July 2021

24

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:30pm - 5:15pm

•

Naperville, IL

08

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 11:45am

•

Naperville, IL

June 2021

27

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:15pm

•

Pleasant Prairie, WI

19

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 11:45am

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Naperville, IL

May 2021

16

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:45pm

•

South Bend, IN

April 2021

11

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Geneva, IL

March 2021

17

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

10:00am - 11:30am

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Oak Park, IL

13

Saturday

Product Promotion

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

September 2020

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Peoria, IL

05

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Aurora, IL

July 2020

31

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

•

Hillside, IL

June 2020

20

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 11:45am

•

Edwards, IL

May 2020

28

Thursday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

•

Oak Park, IL

January 2020

03

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 10:45am

•

Woodridge, IL

December 2019

08

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Michigan City, IN

November 2019

20

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:30pm

•

Stickney, IL

September 2019

06

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 10:15am

•

Libertyville, IL

July 2019

01

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:15pm

•

Lisle, IL

May 2019

11

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Geneva, IL

December 2018

28

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:00pm

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Peoria, IL

November 2018

02

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:00pm

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Ottawa, IL

September 2018

09

Sunday

Sporting Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Oak Brook, IL

August 2018

04

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Elgin, IL

July 2018

14

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 7:00pm

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Mokena, IL

April 2018

01

Sunday

Easter Party

2:00pm - 2:45pm

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St Charles, IL

March 2018

24

Saturday

House Party

4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Montgomery, IL

17

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:30pm - 5:00pm

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Willowbrook, IL

September 2017

20

Wednesday

Birthday (Adult)

10:00am - 10:30am

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Aurora, IL

10

Sunday

Sporting Event

2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Oak Brook, IL

09

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:00am - 1:00pm

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Lake Villa, IL

March 2017

17

Friday

Campus Event

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Downers Grove, IL

11

Saturday

Fundraiser

8:00pm - 8:15pm

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Rosemont, IL

July 2016

16

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 9:30pm

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Brookfield, WI

09

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Grand Mound, IA

June 2016

25

Saturday

Wedding Reception

3:00pm - 7:30pm

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Antioch, IL

05

Sunday

Birthday (Adult)

3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Pontiac, IL

March 2016

27

Sunday

Religious Celebration

6:30pm - 7:00pm

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Wheaton, IL

19

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

6:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)

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Sycamore, IL

19

Saturday

House Party

3:30pm - 11:00pm

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Montgomery, IL

14

Monday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Glenview, IL

January 2016

23

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 11:00pm

•

Lake Bluff, IL

December 2015

02

Wednesday

Birthday (Adult)

6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Naperville, IL

November 2015

28

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

6:30pm - 10:30pm

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Oak Brook, IL

21

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

11:30pm - 11:45pm

•

Chicago, IL

October 2015

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 2:45pm

•

Orland Park, IL

September 2015

07

Monday

Birthday (Adult)

4:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Romeoville, IL

June 2015

04

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:15pm

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Oak Forest, IL

April 2015

28

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 4:30pm

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Kenosha, WI

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