Available for weddings, funerals, homecomings, family reunions, retirements and more. I have built a great repertoire of both Irish and Scottish tunes during my 11 years of playing. I served as Pipe Sergent for the Brian Boru Band and continued as a piping instructor when I left to pursue a solo career. I compete at local Highland Games in Grade 3 and also now perform with the Colum Cille Pipes and Drums of Sandwich. I am a professional teacher and give individual piping instruction as well. I am a mature and serious piper who loves to have fun and meet people.
She was perfect for our event!!! We couldn't be happier!
Stephanie
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Martha was fantastic, beautifully played, sounded great, tremendous professional experience.
Thanks
Response from Highland Bagpiper:
Thank you Carl , and all firefighters!
You ran a great event and I was proud to be your official 9/11 Piper.
Martha was fantastic!
Great performance, charming & professional
Response from Highland Bagpiper:
Thank you so much. Very fun gig. Friendship rules!! You are all so blessed.
Martha brought a wonderful collection of Scottish bagpipe music to our event. She was awesome and brought some smiles as well as tears to our guests. She was delightful to talk to as well. A++
Response from Highland Bagpiper:
Oh My! Thank you So much. Glad I added the desired effect to your wonderful celebration.
We couldn't be more pleased with the performance. Everyone at the event was very moved and inspired (many old ladies telling their children they must have bagpipes when they pass), rate was fair, performer was prompt and professional. I would absolutely seek out the piper's services again - hopefully for something more merry.
Response from Highland Bagpiper:
So very kind,Gerald. Thank you for this!!
Martha was so fun and flexible to work with on scheduling. She arrived by piping into our driveway as we sat on front patio. She was delightful and so very talented. We loved, loved her performance. She piped out of our driveway when she finished. Such a classy, wonderful experience. We would absolutely recommend her !
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Martha's plays her pipes beautifully, even outdoors in subfreezing weather (!) and has a warm and friendly manner as well. She made our celebration really special.Everyone in the family enjoyed Martha and her playing. I want to plan another event in the spring or summer if only to hire her again! Five stars +!
Response from Highland Bagpiper:
Bless you!! Thanks so much!
We loved having Martha as part of our wedding! She was vey communicative and made the process simple and easy. Her music was great and our guests loved it. Highly recommend!
Martha was awesome! She played beautifully. The kids marched in behind her. They loved that. I would definitely hire her again! Thanks again Martha. Awesome!
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Martha, fully dressed in kilt, played flawlessly. She was a joy to listen to and brought tears to our eyes when she played Danny Boy. Thank you for bringing the Highlands to our home.
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Martha was great!
Personable, talented, informative, and engaging with the group.
She added so much to the burial at sea ceremony ---everyone commented how much they enjoyed her
She was also very personable!!!
The Highland Piper was perfect. She arrived before our event and was very kind and helpful in making sure our memorial gathering for our parents/grandparents went smoothly. She played songs we specifically requested and many others. Our procession down the jetty beside the Cape Cod Canal was led by Martha, "our Highland Piper", and her beautiful music and the picturesque sunset made for a very memorable and moving tribute. Thank you Martha and Gigsalad.
Price Range: $200 and up depending on time and travel
The Bagpipe is a unique instrument. Like a small wooden boat, it requires constant maintenance and moisture levels. I will have played for nearly an hour before I arrive at your venue. The pipes go out of tune quickly and require "re-tuning" when the gig includes non-playing time. A short gig requires the same amount of preparation that longer play times require. Generally speaking, a half hour of great highland piping is perfect.
| October 13, 2024 • 10:00am - 10:15am | Fundraiser |
| September 11, 2024 • 7:30am - 9:00am | Fundraiser |
| July 26, 2023 • 9:00am - 9:15am | Birthday Party |
| July 22, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| June 17, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 26, 2023 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| August 07, 2022 • 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Dinner Party |
| February 26, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
| January 25, 2022 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Personal Occasion |
| January 19, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
| September 18, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| September 11, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| June 12, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 01, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Personal Occasion |
| September 04, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Personal Occasion |
| August 31, 2020 • 9:00am - 9:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| March 19, 2016 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
| August 09, 2015 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 28, 2015 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 19, 2013 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Set lists are made for each event. Tune requests can often be honored at no extra charge. Sometimes a special request requires extra time and payment.
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37 Verified Bookings Susan D. said “The bagpipes were the perfect background for our receiving line outside the church. Highly recommend.”
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64 Verified Bookings Stephanie M. said “Nate played the bagpipes while our wedding guests arrived and during the ceremony as well. He was so professional, helpful, responsive, and easy to work…”
Upton, MA
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2 Verified Bookings Courtney A. said “David was so accommodating for a last minute request to surprise the groom at my best friend’s wedding. He was punctual, communicative and highly talented.…”
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