- Winchester, ON
- Bagpiper
- Starting at $150
Sparrowhawk Pipes
Overview
Experienced highland bagpiper available for funerals, memorial services, weddings, or any special event that bagpipes would add a touch of class.
Reviews
2 reviews
Laura T. C.
September 4, 2026Ray was wonderful
Ray was wonderful to work with. I sent him our program for the celebration of life and the songs we wanted him to play. So professional and so easy to work with. We had a few glitches with our other presenters during the event and Ray waited patiently while we worked out some issues. If you are in need of a piper in the North Country, Ray is your guy.
Ray, Thank you so much, you made our Celebration of Life memorable.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Donna D.
February 19, 2024Hammond Scottish Festival
We have had Ray play the bagpipes to lead our 5K kilt run & then play a few tunes at our festival. Festivalgoers enjoyed his playing very much. Ray will be returning to our festival on July 13th to lead the runners at 8:30 am & open our festival at 9 am. Come and enjoy Ray's bagpipe tunes as well as the Hammond Scottish festival!
Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music
Booking information
Price range: Starting at $150
Languages: English
What to expect
I'll work directly with you to identify what you desire and suggest music fitting to the event.
About
Sparrowhawk Piper is a resident of Lisbon, NY and is a native of Ogdensburg, NY who recently returned to the North Country after years living and working in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Buffalo, NY.
Training and experience:
Trained in art of the Great Highland Bagpipe and Scottish/Irish music at the Glengarry School of Piping and Drumming, Maxville, Ontario, Canada ~ (link hidden)
Affiliations:
Current Piper in the Brockville Pipes & Drums, Brockville, Ontario ~ (link hidden)
Current Piper in the award winning MacEoin Ramsay Pipe Band, Ottawa, Ontario.
Past member if the award winning Glengarry Pipe Band, Maxville, Ontario ~ (link hidden)
Past Pipe Major (retired) of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection - Office of Field Operations Pipes & Drums.
Past member of the Regimental Pipes and Drums of The Calgary Highlanders, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Past member of the Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes & Drums, Buffalo, NY ~ (link hidden)
Has competed at many highland games throughout the united States and Canada.
Competed for the Grade 4A World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow, Scotland August 2013, with the Glengarry Pipe Band.
Additional booking notes
I bring everting I need, all I need is a place to set up/stand and I'll do the rest. You'll see in the YouTube video I added that we're not in highland dress. This was an impromptu video taken at my son's grave in Arlington National Cemetery. I was in D.C. for work with Elias Rodriguez (trumpet) and we took the opportunity to play the tune I composed in his honor. For any paid gig, I will be in proper highland dress.
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2026
14
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Clayton, NY
Setup requirements
Nothing, I have everything I need.
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