Heritage Bagpipes

We provide bagpipe performances as well as recordings of traditional and original tunes.

Common gigs include:

FUNERALS:
We will work closely with you in planning our part in the services for your loved one. Some popular choices are:
-Bagpiper playing at the graveside or memorial site, (or outside the church or funeral home,) as attendees arrive.
-Bagpipes playing as the casket or urn is carried from the hearse.
-Amazing Grace, (or another tune,) played as the bagpiper stands near the site, and repeated as the bagpiper walks away, allowing the music to fade.
-Smallpipes, (a quieter, more mellow type of bagpipes,) played as a musical number during an indoor service.

WEDDINGS:
Congratulations! This beautiful and unique music will enhance the experience for the couple as well as all the wedding guests. We will work closely with you in planning how to utilize the bagpipes on this special day. Some popular options are:
-Bagpiper playing as guests arrive, either outside or inside, (though keep in mind, they are loud- Scottish smallpipes are a quieter, more mellow option you might want to consider in some situations, depending upon the location, etc.)
-Bagpipes playing during processional / recessional.
-Bagpipes coming-in right after the, "you may kiss the bride," (or equivalent,) line, playing as the crowd cheers and the couple kisses, smiles, etc.
-A waltz or other dance tune played on the bagpipes while the couple dances their, "first dance".

OTHER OCCASIONS:
Birthday surprises, corporate parties, dinner entertainment, sporting events, film & theatre, commemorations, session recordings and more: we do it all!

Even with 20 years' experience playing, performing, recording, and teaching the bagpipes, James and the other pipers at Heritage Bagpipes only love it more every day.

Basking in the rich tradition of the past and finding exciting new ways to utilize the instrument are a constant source of joy and Heritage Bagpipes exists to share that joy through performances, collaborative recording projects, instruction, and more.

The bagpipes are so loud, if you're hiring for an in-person event sound equipment is rarely necessary. In situations where microphones would be helpful, we will work with you directly to create a plan, tech rider as needed, etc.