Front Range Bagpiping

Top Performer

Colorado Springs, CO

$150 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

My name is Virginia Franklyn and I have been playing the bagpipes since 1996 and am based out of Colorado Springs. I have successfully competed both in solos and band settings throughout North America. I have experience playing for weddings, funerals, celebration of life services, birthdays, work functions, retirements, senior centers, and more. I love playing for people and spreading the love of the Great Highland Bagpipe.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Jenni L.

May 19, 2026
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Amazing artist!

Virginia was the absolute best! She came to Mom’s celebration with authenticity and joy. She also explained a few of the pieces she played. It was a performance that was full of her passion for the pipes and respect for the person she helped to celebrate. She can play Yellow Submarine and Stairway To Heaven on the pipes!! So cool!!

Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music


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Darcee B.

May 15, 2025
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Wonderful and professional

A great communicator and was up for the challenge of having fun and following our HS Principal around. It was great and lighthearted but what stood out was her amazing talent! Was a treat to have her share her talent with our school. Highly recommend for all your bagpipe event needs!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Rhonda B.

August 16, 2024
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Front Range Bagpiping is amazing!

I cant even begin to explain how happy I was with Front Range Bagpiping! Virginia did an excellent job playing for my family reunion in June. She catered her performance to our Irish roots, playing Irish tunes and giving a history of the bagpipe in between songs. She came into our area already playing her bagpipe, which was so amazing, and left our area still playing!! Virginia was prompt, communicative and so very personable. Her prices are reasonable and competitive. I highly recommend Front Range Bagpiping, and cant wait until I have another reason to ask her to play for us again!!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Patricia D.

February 23, 2024
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Bagpiper rocks the Rockies!

Virginia was willing to play on short notice. On the day of our event, she was prompt and talented, even in the cold (40°) temps!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Amy J.

December 12, 2023

Outstanding!

I'm a managing funeral director with a company with five different funeral homes. I had the extreme fortune to meet Virginia, a family hired to play at their loved ones' Mass of Christian burial service and Irish wake. The service was excellent, but the gorgeous addition of Virginia playing bagpipes at the church entrance took it to a different level of ethereal beauty. Afterward, people talked about the pretty flowers but raved about the exquisite bagpipes that brought everyone joy. All five funeral homes now use her for our services, where a bagpiper is requested. Virginia is a jewel of rare quality.

Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music

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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

27

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

Walsenburg, CO

July 2026

23

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Colorado Springs, CO

October 2026

06

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Colorado Springs, CO

Past booked events

May 2026

16

Saturday

Personal Occasion

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Golden, CO

December 2025

13

Saturday

Christmas Party

4:30pm - 4:45pm

Boulder, CO

November 2025

14

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30pm - 10:45pm

Monument, CO

July 2025

09

Wednesday

School Assembly

10:00am - 10:45am

Colorado Springs, CO

May 2025

14

Wednesday

Surprise

9:00am - 11:00am

Byers, CO

March 2025

14

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Denver, CO

January 2025

15

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

Denver, CO

October 2024

25

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fort Collins, CO

June 2024

28

Friday

Personal Occasion

4:30pm - 4:45pm

Littleton, CO

20

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Colorado Springs, CO

February 2024

18

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:30pm - 3:45pm

Colorado Springs, CO

September 2023

22

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:30am

Arvada, CO

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