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John MacMillen, Bagpiper

Mill Hall, PA

$150 – $300 per event

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I play the bagpipes in band settings and solo performances. Tunes that I play are diverse in terms of Scottish, Irish, and American tunes. When performing I match highland atire with the occassion. I have a full dress kit, family tartan kilt, and a police memorial kit. I have been playing since December 2003 and pipe sergeant of the Jaffa Shriner's Highland Band. I have played high profile military, police, EMS, and civilian funerals. I also have experience playing for events like birthdays, weddings, or whatever is requested.
I appeared on stage with the Chieftains March 3, 2015.

Reviews

12 reviews

Chris T.

April 29, 2026

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Excellent experience with John

We hired John to play a couple tunes for my Dad's funeral service and we're extremely happy with how everything went. John was easy to talk to and made coordinating the event extremely worry free. I would not hesitate to hire John again or recommend his services.

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Kenneth J.

October 28, 2025

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Bagpipe Send Off For Our Father

John showed up well in advance of the event and found me inside. We had a great conversation about my Father and found out they had woodworking in common.
My Dad was a World Class Carver of Ducks, Fish and Birds....Johns wood replicas of Aircraft, Helicopters and Machinery are a special form of Art. John played both songs we agreed on and they sounded lovely. After Amazing Grace there were not many dry eyes in our crowd.

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Jorge J.

November 16, 2024

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Outstanding!

Well played. A most wonderful experience,

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John MacMillen, Bagpiper

Thank you! I was a pleasure to meet you and your family.

Ilene V.

January 5, 2023

The perfect ending

Played for my dad's funeral, everyone was moved and it was a moment both my parents would be smiling. Thank you John

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John MacMillen, Bagpiper

Thank you. It means a lot to me as well.

Ilene V.

November 19, 2022

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Perfect ending

Not a dry eye, - Amazing Grace for my dad and mom for their graveside service, was perfect. Thank you John

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Booking information

Price range: $150 – $300 per event

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes

What to expect

When I perform I always appear in highland attire. I have military dress, formal dress, and casual dress with a selection from 4 tartan kilts. I most generally wear my family tartan. I tune my pipes carefully sometimes using a very precise tuner for a great sound from my custom made MacLellan pipes. I have my music memorized and don't need any accommodations for that or any other issues.

About

I appreciate the importance of presenting as a professional. Preparation takes time because of the attire and tuning. I started to learn the pipes directly after my father's funeral where I was pretty much taken by the instrument. I am Scottish on both sides of my family. I have been playing instruments since I was 12 years-old beginning with the trumpet and later some stringed instruments. In 1994 I retired as a police sgt. and began college at age 50. I completed undergraduate studies in 2 years and graduate school in 3 years. In the past several years I have gone to Pittsburgh for week long learning sessions taught by Scotland's world champion pipers. I still continue to take lessons and perform.

Additional booking notes

The pipes do not need any sort of amplification. When played they emit about 104 decibels. Keeping the pipes in tune requires stable environments and to that end I have a moisture control system to maintain tuning.

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