Where to find a bagpiper for your event

Thomson Chew: I am available to play for you in the Rochester and Monroe County areas in western New York state.

My instructor was Mr. Hector Cameron, formerly of Mount Kisco, New York. I began lessons with him at age 14 in 1978. With over 30 years of playing experience and having performed at all the different types of performances listed on the page, When to use a bagpiper, I can assist you in making your event memorable.

My performance fee for playing is based on the type of performance, the travel distances, and the length of playing time.

A traditional wedding will cost around $150.00 or more. This includes the rehearsal (practice session) and the wedding. I am flexible when it comes to playing more at the event as requested and adjusting to your needs during the event if something changes.

I prefer to confirm the fee after talking with you. Please email me, Thomson C. Chew, with your interest in hiring and include the location, date, and a description of what you are looking for in piping. If you are not sure then I can get back in touch with you and we can discuss.

Your other options to tind a bagpiper in your area include:

A) In your local area

• Start with the online Yellow Pages or Google Local by looking under Bagpipers for your city or state
  
• The classified section in the local newspaper may have someone listed under Weddings, Music, Celtic musicians
  
• The local churches, police stations, and fire houses may have information on bagpipers that they have used

B) Upstate New York Bagpipe Bands & bagpipers

Rochester Scottish Pipes & Drums

or

Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band

If you need a piper near the Buffalo, NY area please contact The British Shop .

C) Anywhere in the United States or Canada

for a list of bagpipers arranged by state and Canadian provinces.

for a list of bagpipers arranged by country.

Once you locate a bagpiper to help you with your situation, receive confirmation of his/her playing skill, and have confidence in his/her ability to add to your event, you will have succeeded.

I hope that this web site makes this possible.

Good luck and enjoy good great piping!

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