Based near Guildford, Surrey UK, I am an experienced Bagpiper available for any Special Event in London & South East England.
I have a large number of contacts and can normally arrange anything from a single bagpiper to an entire military style Tattoo.
An experienced and professional service provided for all occasions.
With a vast number of contacts, I can arrange additional pipers, a mini band, full Pipe Band or an entire Military style Tattoo.
Film
I played as the The Queens Piper in 'The Queen' (Nov 2006) Staring: Helen Mirren, Directed by Stephen Frears; the Hollywood film 'Vanity Fair' (Feb 2005) Staring: Reese Witherspoon, Directed by: Mira Nair and 'Made of Honor' (Feb 2008) staring Patrick Dempsey and Directed by Paul Weiland.
Television/Radio:
I played live on BBC2 Newsnight (May07), ITV1 GMTV - 'This Morning' (Oct05), and Discovery SKY TV (Oct05). I was also involved in two projects for BBC1 - 'Down to Earth' & costume drama - 'Kidnapped' (Jun05). I have also played on local radio stations.
Tartan worn: Ancient Anderson and Royal Stewart
Weddings
Funerals
Beautiful melodies played on The Great Highland Bagpipe are a wonderful tribute to a loved one.
Selection of Music
There are many lovely Scottish airs to choose from; here are my suggestions: -
Leading the cortège Rowan Tree
Playing the Coffin into the chapel Oft' in the Stilly Night
After the Committal Service My Home
Mist Covered Mountains
Sky Boat Song
Minglay Boat Song
Amazing Grace
Flower of Scotland
Dark Island
Final Lament
MacCrimmon's Sweetheart.
Flowers of the Forest
Burns Night Suppers & New Year's Eve Parties:
Normally I am booked at least a year in advance for these, however if I am not available I can often find an alternative piper.
Based in Pyrford, Surrey and covers up to 100 miles.
Thank you very much for your wonderful contribution to the ashes committal service at the Cemetery for my father, Major AJP.
Many of the members of the family and friends were very complimentary about the music.
For me your playing was very fine and evocative and at just the correct mood. I thought the processions worked well also, and gave great dignity to the occasion.Thank you too for altering the order of service at the last minute and letting us sing two verses of Amazing Grace. My sister was very insistent and your flexibility let all go smoothly.
I do hope I have the chance of hearing you play again and you certainly can be sure that I shall pass on my recommendation when I have the opportunity
We would just like to say 'Thank you so much' for making our wedding day so special! Everyone was really surprised that you were there to play us out of church and your bagpipe music was beautiful and so fitting to our special day. It was definitely one of the highlights to our day as it gave me goose bumps when I turned around and saw you standing in front of us. Everyone thought you were great! If we ever have another family celebration we will not hesitate to contact you to play for us, and that includes recommending your services to others!
Just to say thank-you so much for helping to make our day trully wonderfull. Your careful planning made the surprise for my husband completely unexpected and the impact was overwhelming. We are still receiving comments about you from wedding guests three weeks after the event (all good I hasten to add). The music was beautiful and you looked spectacular. Thank-you so much again, we feel honoured to have had you as part of our special day
