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Irish Hills Piper Bagpiper from Machias, ME

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 43 Reviews
  • 66 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2017
  • 8 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $275 per event

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Catherine is a professional piper in Machias, Maine and serving the surrounding communities extending from Bar Harbor to Lubec with over 30 years professional experience playing the bagpipes. Her broad experience includes weddings, parties, funerals and military, firefighter and police ceremonies and memorials at sea. Catherine's experience as lead instructor for the Central Coast Pipes and Drums and Pipe Sergeant for the Monterey Bay Pipe Band, an award winning competition band, makes her a top choice when hiring a Bagpiper. Catherine began her training on the Great Highland Bagpipes at age eight studying under renowned instructor Pipe Major Sandy Jones. She has followed her passion by competing regularly. For the past fifteen years she has been an instructor preparing the next generation of pipers to share in the dignity and joy of the Great Highland Bagpipes. Many of Catherine's students have won medals in solo competitions. Catherine has performed with the world famous Chieftans, as an opening act for Rod Stewart, the Vocal Arts Ensemble of San Luis Obispo, and at graveside services at the Arlington National Cemetery. She donates much of her time piping for community related and non-profit organizations including Relay for Life events which support cancer research, the Peace Officer's Memorial, and Veteran and Memorial Day ceremonies. Catherine's musicality and professionalism, as well as her graceful and accomplished technique will enhance any ceremony. She is extremely versed in helping you find the perfect music for your event from her repertoire of beautiful and evocative medleys.

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Review by Emilie O.

CelebrationReviewed on August 7, 2023From Gouldsboro, ME

Catherine was lovely. She stood on a small island and played for our family as we cast my husband's ashes into the bay. The eagles flew over her in appreciation.

Review by denise t.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on September 8, 2022From Northport, ME

Catherine was very pleasant,I enjoyed talking with. her.She was willing to play any song requested.

Review by Cynthia W.

FuneralReviewed on August 30, 2022From East Machias, ME

Excellent.very accommodating and professional.

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Song List 

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  • Select from over 300 tunes!
  • A few of the tunes including:
  • Dark Isle
  • Skye Boat Song
  • Welsh Lullaby
  • My Home
  • Amazing Grace
  • Highland Cathedral
  • Mist Covered Mountains
  • Flower of Scotland
  • Flowers of the Forest
  • Rhu Vaternish
  • Scotland the Brave
  • Highland Laddie
  • Caber Feidh
  • Bathgate Highland Gathering
  • Green Hills of Tyrol
  • Shoals of Herring
  • Paddy Be Easy
  • The Curlew
  • Rocking the Baby
  • Jenny Dang the Weaver
  • The Gravel Walk
  • Miss Girdle
  • Neil Angus MacDonald
  • Highland Harry
  • The Rose Among the Heather
  • The Fairy Dance

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

May 11, 2024 • Funeral
Sat1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Skowhegan, ME
July 27, 2024 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Bar Harbor, ME
August 10, 2024 • Wedding
Sat1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Jonesboro, ME

Past Events

August 5, 2023 • Celebration
Sat10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Gouldsboro, ME
July 15, 2023 • Funeral
Sat3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Seal Cove, ME
July 2, 2023 • Community Event
Sun6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Wallagrass, ME
March 17, 2023 • Funeral
Fri12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Belfast, ME
August 29, 2022 • Funeral
Mon2:30 PM - 2:45 PM East Machias, ME
August 22, 2022 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Mon6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Northport, ME
July 24, 2022 • Community Event
Sun9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Belfast, ME
July 14, 2022 • Wedding Ceremony
Thu2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Corea, ME
July 3, 2022 • Family Reunion
Sun3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Seal Harbor, ME

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