Ian Coletti - Professional Bagpiper

With 38 years of playing the pipes, I've had quite a few experiences. I've played with 6 bands from Grade 4 to Grade 1 (highest level) and have reached the highest competitive level in solos (professional/open). I paid for about a 1/3 of my undergraduate degree playing weddings, funerals, teaching, etc., and throughout the years have played countless numbers of performances. Each of these has provided a solid base of experience for your needs from knowing typical wedding ceremony steps to gauging the right time to strike in for Amazing Grace during a funeral.

Bands I've played with: John Mohr MacKintosh Pipes and Drums (Grade 4 - Atlanta, GA), Atlanta Pipe Band (Grade 4 - Atlanta, GA. Served as both Pipe Sergeant and Pipe Major), City of Washington Pipe Band (Grade 1 - Washington, DC), Keith Highlanders Pipe Band (Grade 3 - Bellevue, WA), Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band (Grade 1 - Vancouver, BC Canada), and Portland Metro Pipe Band (Grade 2 - Portland, OR - Current member).

Other notable items: I've competed at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland 9 times in Grade 1 and made the Finals seven times. Toured with Bonnie Rideout, Scottish Fiddler, at a number of locations around the US.