Lyric Todkill holds a degree in Bagpipe performance from Carnegie Mellon University and is the director of the St. Thomas’ Episcopal School Pipe Band in Houston, Texas. A member of the World-Champion St. Thomas’ Alumni Pipe Band Band, he has had the honor of performing for President George H. Bush, members of the armed forces on various USO tours, in Washington D.C., Spain, Italy, and Guantanamo Bay. Other concert highlights include performances with the Chieftans, the Piano Guys, Eric Hutchinson, the double Grammy-winning group Quarteto Latino Americano, Pittsburgh's Civic Light Opera, the United States Air Force Orchestra, and the American Rogues.
13 reviews
Becky O.
January 19, 2026Lyric was fantastic! He was punctual, professional, and flexible. I’m a musician myself, so we understood each other well. His musical performance was exactly what was wanted for this event. Many people were impressed with his part in our program and made a point to tell me. I hope we will find a need for a bagpiper in the future so we can call Lyric again!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Will S.
November 16, 2025Wow. Mr. Todkill was hired to help with a gender reveal for my friends, and absolutely crushed it! And he turned many heads at the Texas Ren Fest, what a treat, thank you sir!
Hired as: Bagpiper
Sue B.
October 4, 2024Lyric was great. Of course with a memorial service nothing went as planned but he rolled with it and it was perfect
My mom would have loved it.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Tina W.
March 16, 2024Lyric was amazing in full attire with his bagpipes. He played for a good friends memorial service and it was so inspiring and uplifting. Everyone loved his music. Thank you so much for making this occasion so comforting to all in attendance. I appreciate your time and dedication.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Ed H.
January 29, 2024We hired Lyric to play at our Burns Supper. He arrived early, in full highland dress and played a selection of Scottish Classics and Burns tunes. Would recommend him wholeheartedly.
Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Lyric Todkill
Thanks, Ed! It was a pleasure to perform for you and your guests.
Price range: $200 – $300 per event
1 or more bagpipers and/or drummers arriving in full highland regalia. Music consultation included as well prompt service when organizing your event. The performers are always extremely flexible and sensitive to the situation. Indoor/outdoor performances are common and we can cater our performance to fit your event needs.
Toddytone provides high end bagpiping and drumming around the world. Owner Lyric Todkill holds a degree in bagpiping from Carnegie Mellon University and each of the Toddytone musicians has at least a decade of experience competing in grade 1 pipe bands and is a major prize winner in the professional solo ranks. What this means for our customers is access to the best caliber pipers and drummers in the country. In addition to providing funeral and wedding music, we can tailor the music of the pipes and drums for any event. We even collaborate with other musicians and groups in Houston and around the world to fuse the soulful traditions of the bagpipe with all kind of musical genres.
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 5:15pm
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Spring, TX
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Houston, TX
Sunday
Retirement Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Lake Jackson, TX
Saturday
Surprise
12:00pm - 12:15pm
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Plantersville, TX
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
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Tomball, TX
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 1:00pm
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Houston, TX
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Montgomery, TX
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Montgomery, TX
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Houston, TX
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
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Galveston, TX
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Richmond, TX
Sunday
New Year's Party
11:30pm - 12:00am (Mon)
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Katy, TX
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
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Wallis, TX
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Pearland, TX
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Houston, TX
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Galveston, TX
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Richmond, TX
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Seabrook, TX
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
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Pearland, TX
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Houston, TX
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Spring, TX
Saturday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 10:45am
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Houston, TX
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Houston, TX
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Nassau Bay, TX
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