I am located in Lancaster, PA, and have been studying bagpipes since 1999. during that time I’ve had the honor of learning from some of the best pipers in the U.S. I have a degree in Music History with a focus in Scottish music and folklore, and my repertoire of tunes is fairly extensive. I have been piping competitively since 2002 and currently compete both as a soloist and with Lancaster’s own Ceól Néamh Pipe Band. I also teach beginning bagpipes, so contact me if you want to learn!

Got a favorite song or special musical request? No problem! While not every song can be performed on bagpipes, most can. So whether it’s a favorite hymn, college fight song, Christmas carol, or current pop hit… if it “works” on pipes, I’ll make it work for you.* No request is too weird.

(*And in case you were wondering, “YMCA,” “Material Girl,” “Oops! I Did It Again,” and the “Star Wars” main theme can all be performed on bagpipes.)

Listen to a sample of me: playing at a wedding (mp3)

I will travel within an approximate 75 minute radius to reach you. And while it IS necessary to “pay the piper,” I try to keep my rates reasonable and within your reach. I also give a special break to schools and nonprofit organizations!

When calculating my fee, I’ll factor in your distance from Lancaster, my total time commitment including warm-up time, whether the event is indoor or outdoor and, if outdoor, the time of year. **I prefer not to play outdoors between November 1 and March 15 due to cold, which can damage my pipes.**

Bagpipes are LOUD. You may be surprised by how loud they are if you haven’t heard them up close before. Keep this in mind when choosing where you want me to play. Outdoors is great; indoors, large rooms are better than small. If you’re unsure, contact me and we can discuss it. In the wrong setting, bagpipes can be very intrusive… and I don’t want that any more than you do.

If you want a piper for your event, want to book me for a program, or are interested in learning how to play bagpipes, click here to contact me. Remember – I want to help make your event as àraidh (special) as possible!

The Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA)- http://www.euspba.org
The Mecca of Highland Piping- http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
Pipe Music: The Next Generation- www.planetpipe.com
Find your family tartan here- http://www.house-of-tartan.scotland.net/house/tfinder.htm

Brother- www.brothermusic.com
Old Blind Dogs- www.oldblinddogs.co.uk
Seven Nations- www.sevennations.com
Bad Haggis- www.badhaggis.com/main.html
Hevia- www.hevia.es