The Wiltshire Piper - The Piper for All Occasions
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Tony is an accomplished piper and has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes for 20 plus years. On discharge from the Armed Forces, after 22years service, both Regular and NRPS he attended the piper’s course at the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Inchdrewer, House Edinburgh. He went on to be tutored further under the watchful eye of an Ex Scots Guards Pipe Major, prior to launching his professional career. Tony is predominately a solo piper however also manages The Home Counties Pipes & Drums whom are available for larger corporate events, carnivals and fetes and Tony and the team have recently completed 8 stadium tours opening, and on stage with Sir Rod Stewart, members of the band have also played alongside The National Symphony Orchestra with the well-known and respected conductor, Anthony Inglis. The Band is made up of Members located throughout the South therefore subsequently can supply the number of Pipers and Drummers for you, according to your requirements. He and his colleagues will tailor the event to your specific requirements and can advise where needed, on the formal parts of your Event, including if necessary the best way to utilize your piper, or pipe Band to make it an occasion to remember. Tony has two tartans Royal Stewart and Black Watch, his family tartans, and can attend in Formal Ceremonial dress, Day or Evening dress subject to your preference. The Band also have several other additional tartans including Red Robertson and Lamont but Royal Stewart is their Formal Band Tartan All Band members experienced and highly skilled musicians, brought them together through a passion for their hobby and to promote traditional highland bagpipe music and Highland Dancing. The Band are available for large events such as fetes, festivals, parades and promotional launches or smaller events to suit the client’s individual requirements. The band members are located throughout the whole of the south of England from the South West, in Devon to the South East in Kent and North as far as Shropshire Leicestershire, and the Midlands, a majority belonging to pipe bands within their local areas They can travel overseas if required and therefore makes them the one stop place for your occasion from solo piper to full Marching Band and dance group. In the United Kingdom they have previously performed together at many Military, Corporate and celebrity events, Concerts, Weddings, Birthdays, Funerals, Burn's Nights, Birthdays, and TV and Radio presentations. In fact, no matter what your event they can provide a highly professional service, having also performed in many counties in Europe, Russia, Canada and the USA.
Lisa Dotchin
• Feb. 11, 2021Outstanding. Played for my mothers funeral on a cold, snowy day. Poor chap must have been freezing in his kilt. Was professional at all times and sounded amazing. My mum would have loved it!
Kelly Rees
• Feb. 8, 2021A great choice for my husband's funeral, as soon as I heard the pipes, I knew my husband would have loved it.
Kerrie-anne
• Dec. 11, 2020
Tony was the best!!!!! He went above and beyond for our wedding. The bagpipes were a surprise I planned for the groom and the wedding party and it was amazing! Not a dry eye in the house.
Everyone is still talking about them and I’m so glad I hired him.
Thanks so much Tony for all your effort and hard work I’m so appreciative!!! Xx
Andrea Martin
• Nov. 2, 2020I can highly recommend Tony without any question. Not only was his playing 5* plus but Tony will go above and beyond to make your event as special as he possibly can. Thank you so much for giving my mum a beautiful send off. I couldn't have wished for anything more. Myself and my family would like to say thank you so much. Kindest regards Andrea
Charly bushby
• Oct. 19, 2020Tony was amazing. He did my mums funeral and honestly made the service so much more special. He was in contact straight away listened to what me and dad wanted and advised when needed. Everyone at funeral commented how amazing Tony was. Thank you so much.
Louise Ferguson
• Aug. 1, 2020It was an extremely enjoyable time and all enjoyed the Wiltshire Piper. I did receive a call during the event to ask for feedback which I think should have waited until the next day or on email rather than interrupting me at the time of the event however we enjoyed the music and my Fathers 85th was made very special due to this.
Services From The Wiltshire Piper - The Piper for All Occasions
Burns Night Bagpiper
Bagpiper For Your Wedding
Corporate Event
Bagpiper For Your Celebration
Funeral Piper
FAQs
What kind of events do you usually serve?
Weddings Funerals Corporate Events Birthdays Anniversaries Mess Functions and Concert support
How long do you play for?
Normally 15 -20 minute sessions the number of which are subject to your own specific requirements for your event
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
I have both Band and Solo Piper Public liability covering 10M
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
I have both Band and Solo Piper Public liability covering 10M
How much space do you require?
This is dependent on your venue which can be discussed on booking
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
If it is playable on the Bagpipes and I have time to learn it, any tune request is possible but would advise if it was not possible
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
Again this is subject to the requirements at your event and can be discussed on booking but as a guideline within an hour I would propose two/three breaks of five minutes just to get my breath back and have a drink of water
How far do you travel
I travel throughout the UK and Oversea's
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