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IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire
- Fresno, CA
- Bagpiper
- Travels up to 200 miles
- $250-$300
Overview
I am the Pipe Major Emeritus of the Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipes and Drums. I have played the bagpipes for 52 years. I am available for funerals, weddings, and parties in the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. Auditions available on request. Very reasonable rates. I am the preferred piper for all of the funeral homes in the valley and they can be contacted for reference.
45 Reviews

Aaron Lipinski was the Bagpiper at our mother’s Celebration of Life. Our service began with the lone bagpiper playing Amazing Grace, as he solemnly and professionally slowly marched down the aisle – finishing his playing beside the bagpipes my mother used to play. A most touching moment for all of us. Aaron also traveled a distance just to honor our mother – THANK YOU, Aaron, your gift and talent was very much appreciated. I highly recommend Aaron for your event.
Bagpiper

Thank You IPIPEIT, Mark Little for adding a special touch to our celebration of Life Party for our Family member. Your bagpipe music was intriguing, comforting and entertaining. We requested traditional hymns as well as upbeat and trending songs. Mark Little delivered everything we had requested. Thanks also for your patience when we slipped a bit behind for awhile. I will highly recommend your services.
G Nelson
Bagpiper

We truly appreciate the sound and history provided by Mr. Little. Tons of fun was had by all!
Bagpiper

He arrived early, was dressed very proper in his kilt, and started playing music when everybody arrived, and did a fantastic job, so I would highly recommend him very professional five stars
Bagpiper

Mark was fantastic!! He played a lovely collection of tunes for our prelude music as guests arrived. This set the feel for the whole Scottish wedding and really made for a great atmosphere. He played very well in tune (not always easy for pipers). Also played Marie's Wedding for the exit music as requested. Mark was very professional, friendly, and looked great dressed in full kilt! We would absolutely recommend him to others. He was easy to work with, helped us out with suggestions, was flexible, showed up early to the event, and played beautifully. Thanks Mark!!
-Andrew & Crystal
Bagpiper

He kept our hearts at peace he was so professional he brought respect to my dads service I can’t thank him enough God Bless 🇺🇸🙏🕊

His attire and bagpipe were perfect. His skills are top notch.
Bagpiper

My Piper was there early. He was professional. His Kilt was beautiful, pressed and awesome. He was a good Piper. Great communication. He did everything I asked him to do. He was the best part of the day and everyone loved him! I would certainly use him again.
Bagpiper

Absolutely Amazing! I booked last minute for my wedding as a surprise for my dad when we walk down the aisle. Things were kind of hectic because we wanted him to be hidden until it was time for me and my dad to start walking. Super accommodating and understanding and I had almost every guest come up and tell me it brought tears to their eyes. Thank you so much for such a special memory!
Bagpiper, Celtic Music

Mark was amazing, couldn't ask for a better result. He performed flawlessly and catered to whatever we wanted to do during the ceremony. Hire this guy, he wont let you down!
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Stephan, Thank you!!!!

He preformed at my moms service and it was so beautiful. She would have loved it so much.
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Thank you!

Mark was respectful and hard working. He helped set an very lovely tone for our Dad’s memorial.
Bagpiper

Mark truly made our event special. Not only was his music beautiful, but he was personable and charming. My husband was looking down and smiling!
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Nanci,
Thank you!!!!!
Mark

We hired IPIPEIT for my father’s interment. It was the perfect background music for the occasion. Mark was extremely accommodating.
Bagpiper

Easy to arrange and a lovely special touch to honor our mother
Bagpiper

Enjoyed the music. Would have liked to hear more than one song for the price I paid - as I requested.
Bagpiper

Was courteous, on time and played beautifully
Bagpiper

Mark was incredible from start to finish! He was accommodating, encouraging and excited His enthusiasm ran deep for our wedding. He was right on time. He was in contact with us before the event started, a few days before the event started etc.
I would I would absolutely hire him and recommend him to anyone! His music was amazing. His attitude was incredible. His kindness was over the top! We are grateful for him!
Bagpiper

Bandit Town wedding was perfect and our bagpiper made it that much more special. Was prompt and played the songs we set prior to the wedding. Answered my text messages within minutes of receiving them.
Bagpiper

Look no further, if you want a professional and excellent bagpiper. He was genuinely passionate about playing his bagpipes, he took time out to speak and pose for pics for our guests. Our priest was running late, and he volunteered another song to play for our guests. I will permanently have him in my contacts for he is a keeper.
Bagpiper

Wow, this was the first party I had a bagpiper at and it was wonderful. I can't wait until the next one, what a great experience. All my guests loved it!
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Thank you Victoria! It was an awesome experience!

Mark arrived early and was more than ready to honor our loved one with his bag pipe playing. It was beautifully done and our Marvin was smiling down on us.
Bagpiper, Celtic Music
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Thank you!

He was very professional. Very willing to talk and interact with guests at our wedding. Definitely recommend for an event. He was a huge hit with our guests.
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Thank you Kimberly. It was an awesome wedding!!!!

He's a great bagpiper but the fact that we paid $300 for 1.5 song's was not right.
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
I am a little confused about the review you left on here on Gigsalad. I played at least 6 songs. I played as people were arriving, played the urn to the site and Amazing Grace at the end. If you wanted more, I would have done more.

He was absolutely awesome, he was willing to stay for as long as I wanted and very flexible I recommend to everyone!! Amazing grace sound beautiful my son would have loved it!!
Bagpiper

Professional, kind and caring. Highly recommend!
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Thank you Mary!

We had a wonderful funeral with our bagpiper! There was not a dry eye in the church with his great performance of “ Amazing Grace”!!

Mark was the most accessible vendor we worked with for our Wedding!! From the first time, we reached out to him to the day of the Wedding. We are a same-sex couple, and I am from Scotland. Having a bagpiper at our Wedding was really important to me and to all my family who were attending all the way from Scotland. We did not have a set idea on music for him to play, and he helped us figured that all out over the phone. He was friendly and talented. All our guests loved him!! If I ever need a bagpiper again, I know who I will be calling!!
Bagpiper

Mark added just the right sentiment to a ceremony honoring a 30 year Navy vet. He couldn't have been more engaged or compassionate. Tastefully and touchingly lent feeling and dignity to a most memorable service. Highly recommend.
Bagpiper

He was there on time, played where snd shat was requested, and was helpful in selecting songs to fit the event. Referred him to others already😊
Bagpiper

His service was perfect for my Dads funeral. He was early to arrive had everything taken care of with no direction needed from me. Thankfully because I was in no place to to give direction. Absolutely amazing beyond grateful he made my Dads final wish come true.
Bagpiper, Celtic Music

Excellent player and was a great person to have at the event
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Matt,
Thank you! I was honored to play for your wonderful family!
Mark Little-Pipe Major
Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipes & Drums

He was on time, cheerful, and 100% provided what we wanted for our Papa’s Celebration of Life. He added the authentic Scottish flare we were hoping for and stayed for the entire event as promised. I definitely recommend Mr. iPipeIt for your event. He made ours very special. ❤️
Bagpiper

The Piper was great! He was on time accommodating and patient with us as we worked through our cemornoy rehearsal. Would very much recommend.
Bagpiper

Great Bag Piper. Just wanted to add another photo
Bagpiper

Yes, he was not only on time he was several hours early. Went over the wedding with my coordinator before I even arrived. Made my day so much easier. With his experience, the procession of the wedding party went beautifully. Couldn't have had the ceremony we planned on without him.

A very nice and compassionate man. Played wonderful music. The very best anyone could ask for. Would have been worth it for twice the price. Thank's, Lee
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Thank you Lee for your kind words.

Mark was amazing and we were so lucky to be able book him for our wedding. Arrived early super easy to talk to and did an amazing job.
Bagpiper
Response from IPIPEIT Bagpiper For Hire:
Thank you Tammy! It means a lot to get a review like this!

Mark opens the path to the HIghlands the minute the pipes are played. Attendees at our Native Daughters of the Golden West were moved by his music in remembering their departed friends. Mark is PF (professional and flexible) and best of all, he is a master who loves what he does and his music is living proof of his devotion!
Bagpiper

What a great time we had listening to this amazing guy! He was everything you want in a piper and was very professional but fun. Thanks for making my husbands birthday party and extra memorable event! Highly recommend.
Bagpiper
Mark did a wonderful job playing for my group's dining out. Would highly recommend and will certainly look to him for future events.
Bagpiper, Celtic Music

Mark was a pleasure to work with from our first contact. One of my father's wishes was to have a bagpiper play at his service and Mark fufilled that wish flawlessly. His timing and playing throughout the service was perfect. Thank you for helping us honor our father in a special way.
Bagpiper

He was so amazing to work with. He did amazing grace at a funeral. He was professional, super early, and played through the ceremony. Would hire him again in a heart beat.
Bagpiper

What a wonderful experience. Mark Little lightened what was a sad day for my family and friends. For the second time in a two month period we had to lay to rest one of my parents, my father. My father was Hellcat Fighter Pilot in WWII and a proud man. He loved his family and his Country. I wanted to do something special for our Hero and hire a Bagpiper for his service. I found the Gig Salad and requested quotes. Forgetting it was the weekend of the Pleasanton Scottish Highlander Games, I thought I was out of luck. I started to receive very polite emails that people were unavailable. Then came a quote from Mark Little, we made contact and discussed what I was looking for. I told Mark this was a funeral for my father and that we had just buried my mother two months ago. Mark was very sympathetic and understood my dilemma. We worked out the arrangements for the funeral service.
Mark performed masterfully, I know my father was looking down smiling and doing a little jig.
Thanks Mark!
Mike (Dublin, CA)
Bagpiper, Celtic Music
Booking Info
What to Expect
Every funeral, wedding or party is different. These are your functions and you tell me what you want and I will do my best to comply with your wishes. It is as simple as that!!!!!
About
If you want your booking fee paid for and also get the best piper on Gigsalad in the San Joaquin Valley, you have come to the right place!!!!!!! Mark always pays your booking fee so you don't have to! Mark is always ready to negotiate price too! Charity events are always NO CHARGE!
Mark Little possesses a lifetime of experience, performing and playing only the Bagpipes. He has played the Bagpipes for 43 years. Mark has been told by Pipe Majors of bands that he has been a member of over the years, that he is a rock solid piper. Mark is currently the Pipe Major for the FRESNO STAG AND THISTLE PIPES AND DRUMS. Mark is the most successful of any previous Pipe Majors of the Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipes and Drums, has been Pipe Major more times than any previous Pipe Majors, and has held the position longer than any previous Pipe Majors. The main goal of the Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipes and Drums is to always make sure that clients have the best piper for their money!
Mark started playing the bagpipes at age 16 when he joined the MCLANE PIPERS AND DANCERS under the direction of Larry Huck, the man that started the group in the mid 1960's. He was a true mentor to Mark. No other band director ever came close to keeping the integrity and professionalism of the Mclane Pipers and Dancers as Mr. Huck did. Mark was Pipe Major of the MCLANE PIPERS AND DANCERS his Senior year as were his sister and brother when they attended Mclane.
Mark plays a 1963 full sterling silver set of bagpipes made by R.G. Hardie. The chanter Mark plays is a Gibson solo wood chanter with a full sterling silver sole. A perfect look and sound for a wedding, funeral, or party.
Mark also has a set of Walsh Shuttle Pipes. In the National Parks there are decibel restrictions in most areas except for hotels and churches, such as the chapel in Yosemite. Only small pipes are allowed in restricted sreas.The Great Highland Bagpipe has one volume, which is very loud, and might not be appropriate for some gigs.
Mark Little has played for many, many, weddings, parties, and funerals over the years and will be more than happy to audition for you before being hired. Mark is well known and recommended by all of the Funeral Homes in the San Joaquin Valley and any of them can be contacted for reference. Mark has played for Chaffee Zoo, Tachi Palace, Fresno Police Department, CDF Fire Honor Guard, Armed Services Honor Guard, Fresno Community Hospital, Saint Agnes Hospital, the National Cemetery at Santa Nella California, and many Weddings in Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.....JUST TO NAME A FEW. Mark comes from a family of pipers as his brother and sister also play. Mark has played with the St. Andrews Pipe Band of Modesto, Clan Campbell Pipe Band of Modesto, and now the Fresno Stag and Thistle Pipes and Drums. Mark is a stickler for making sure your event is perfect. VERY REASONABLE RATES!!!!!!!!!!
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
June 17, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 22, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 08, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 21, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
Past Booked Events
June 03, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 03, 2023 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Birthday Party |
April 10, 2023 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 08, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
April 06, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
April 01, 2023 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 25, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 17, 2023 • 9:00am - 10:30am | Nonprofit Event |
March 03, 2023 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 26, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Personal Occasion |
October 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 30, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 19, 2022 • 10:00am - 10:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 07, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 04, 2022 • 12:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 18, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 17, 2022 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 29, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 07, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 23, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 20, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 07, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 06, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 11, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 08, 2021 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 17, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 13, 2021 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 04, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 07, 2021 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 14, 2021 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 29, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 20, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 19, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 14, 2021 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 08, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 17, 2021 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 24, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Birthday Party |
March 17, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Fundraiser |
January 30, 2021 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 14, 2020 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 12, 2020 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Personal Occasion |
November 07, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 27, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 24, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 17, 2020 • 4:30pm - 4:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 16, 2020 • 10:00am - 10:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 29, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 28, 2020 • 11:00am - 11:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 01, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 25, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 23, 2020 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 20, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 04, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 29, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 22, 2020 • 8:00am - 8:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 15, 2020 • 10:30am - 10:45am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 13, 2020 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 12, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 08, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 03, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 29, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 22, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 30, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 20, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 22, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 16, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 13, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 17, 2019 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | House Party |
February 16, 2019 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 21, 2017 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 20, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 29, 2017 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Graduation |
June 17, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 09, 2017 • 11:00pm - 11:15pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 06, 2016 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 15, 2016 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 21, 2016 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 08, 2016 • 9:30am - 10:15am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 16, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 23, 2016 | Birthday (Adult) |
February 06, 2016 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
January 22, 2016 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
November 07, 2015 | Cocktail Party |
September 04, 2015 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
August 26, 2015 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
July 25, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
June 03, 2015 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
May 29, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
May 11, 2015 | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 17, 2015 | Holiday Party |
December 03, 2014 | Funeral Service |
November 01, 2014 | Other |
September 20, 2014 | Birthday Party |
August 29, 2014 | Funeral Service |
August 10, 2014 | Funeral Service |
July 04, 2014 | Birthday Party |
Set List
Scotland The Brave -
Rowan Tree -
Green Hills -
Battle is Over -
La Baum -
Coulters Candy -
Cabar Feidh -
Duncan McInnes -
Captain Norman Orr Ewing -
High Road to Gairloch -
She Moved Through the Faire -
Cockney Jocks -
Edinburgh Tattoo -
Amazing Grace -
In The Garden -
Theme in Glory -
Going Home -
Donald Ross of Vancouver -
Kintail -
Last of the Mohicans/Gael -
Highland Cathedral -
Muir of Ord -
Flett From Flotta -
Battle of the Somme -
Argyles Crossing the River Po -
Glascow Police Pipers -
Theme from Titanic -
Dr. Larry Anderson -
Flower of Scotland -
Mist Covered Mountains -
Danny Boy -
Dark Isle -
Flowers of the Forest -
Mingulay Boat Song -
Skye Boat -
Minstrel Boy -
Wearing of the Green -
Auld Lang Syne -
and many more... -
Influences & Inspiration
Mr. Larry Huck, Dick Foster and Gwen Foster, Bob Lawrie-Former Pipe Major Clan Campbell Pipe Band of Modesto, Liz Tubbs-Pipe Major City of Sacramento Pipe Band