Derek Young, Bagpiper
Overview
If you need a bagpiper, I'm available for any occasion from weddings, parties, and corporate events to special ceremonies, funerals, and memorial services. I'll travel to any location in the Central Texas area to help you make your event memorable. I have been playing the bagpipes professionally since 2000, and have helped many people add that special touch that only bagpipes can bring. I have played at hundreds of events and won dozens of awards in solo competition as a nationally ranked member of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.
Reviews
31 reviews
Rusty P.
May 27, 2026Excellent
Dressed to impress, great communicator, delivered an excellent performance, and had a good sense of humor.
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Krystal F.
February 20, 2026Very Professional
Derek was wonderful. He played beautifully at the funeral, was great to communicate with, and was set up and ready to go when we arrived. The family was delighted to have him on all fronts!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Derek Young, Bagpiper
Thank you for your kind words! I was honored to participate.
Jarrah C. G.
February 20, 2026Amazing
We hired him for a funeral service and he did a beautiful job.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Derek Young, Bagpiper
Thank you for your kind words. It was nice working with you!
Nicole K.
January 19, 2026The perfect end to our wedding reception!
We couldn’t have asked for a more memorable way to end our wedding! Derek was punctual and incredibly talented. He was also incredibly responsive during booking, answering our questions promptly. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to add something special and meaningful to their event.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Derek Young, Bagpiper
Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure playing at your reception. Congratulations, and best wishes for the future!
Michael M.
September 13, 2025Derek was fantastic.
Derek was fantastic, highly recommended.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Past booked events
June 2026
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Austin, TX
06
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:30am - 10:00am
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Austin, TX
May 2026
26
Tuesday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Austin, TX
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Austin, TX
04
Monday
Fundraiser
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
March 2026
17
Tuesday
Sporting Event
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Austin, TX
17
Tuesday
Sporting Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Kyle, TX
February 2026
19
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Moody, TX
03
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
January 2026
30
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:00pm
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Sutherland Springs, TX
17
Saturday
Wedding Reception
10:00pm - 10:30pm
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Manchaca, TX
December 2025
10
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 11:45am
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San Antonio, TX
07
Sunday
Sporting Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Austin, TX
September 2025
14
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
August 2025
23
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
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College Station, TX
01
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:15am
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San Antonio, TX
July 2025
26
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:30am - 11:30am
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2025
20
Friday
Cocktail Party
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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San Antonio, TX
13
Friday
Surprise
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Driftwood, TX
May 2025
30
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Horseshoe Bay, TX
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Giddings, TX
19
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
02
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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New Braunfels, TX
April 2025
12
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Victoria, TX
07
Monday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Austin, TX
March 2025
17
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Austin, TX
17
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
February 2025
22
Saturday
Festival
1:00pm - 6:30pm
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Hye, TX
11
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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New Braunfels, TX
December 2024
20
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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San Antonio, TX
November 2024
15
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Bulverde, TX
13
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
11
Monday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Spicewood, TX
September 2024
17
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Pflugerville, TX
13
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 10:45am
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San Antonio, TX
July 2024
30
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2024
13
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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San Marcos, TX
May 2024
30
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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McDade, TX
April 2024
16
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Austin, TX
15
Monday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Austin, TX
March 2024
17
Sunday
Sporting Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Kyle, TX
January 2024
30
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:30am
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San Antonio, TX
29
Monday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Bastrop, TX
20
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Elgin, TX
December 2023
19
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 12:45pm
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San Antonio, TX
August 2023
26
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Cedar Park, TX
19
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Lockhart, TX
July 2023
26
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Austin, TX
19
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:15pm
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2023
23
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
16
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
8:30am - 12:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
08
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
April 2023
07
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:15pm
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San Antonio, TX
02
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Bryan, TX
March 2023
24
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Schertz, TX
17
Friday
Nightclub Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
February 2023
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
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San Antonio, TX
10
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 10:00am
•
San Antonio, TX
December 2022
02
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
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San Antonio, TX
November 2022
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
9:00pm - 9:30pm
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Lakeway, TX
11
Friday
Sporting Event
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Spicewood, TX
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Bulverde, TX
October 2022
28
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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San Antonio, TX
24
Monday
Worship Service
9:00am - 10:00am
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Bastrop, TX
07
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Burnet, TX
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
September 2022
16
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
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Boerne, TX
15
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:15pm
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Austin, TX
14
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 2:45pm
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San Antonio, TX
12
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
San Antonio, TX
July 2022
29
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
9:30am - 9:45am
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2022
15
Wednesday
Graduation
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Austin, TX