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Congratulations!  You are visiting one of the world's most visited Bagpiping pages.  This website has been selected as "website of the years" for several consecutive years due to its patronage and the fidelity of our customers, to whom we owe a great debt and humbly express our deepest gratitude.
 

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Dr. Raphael Pazo, Musical Director

Oil on Canvas Portrait by  Ms. Jean Justeau
Tittled "Isle of Skye Piper"
part her series
"The Rapture of Water"
 
Featuring Pipe Major Dr. Raphael Pazo
in full regimental uniform
in front of a castle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Portrait by Jean Justeau (click on Ms. Justeau's name to go directly to her website)

Oil on Canvas

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FAILTE!

WELCOME!

 

 

Welcome to our website where we aim to provide you with a glimpse of the services with provide to our clientele and those who seek the finest in Celtic Music performance performed

on the

Great Highland Scottish Bagpipes.

 

 

Our staff of musicians are:

 

Dr. Raphael Pazo

Musical Director 

 

Richard Charette

Erik Leiken

Daniel Pazo

Mr. Gary Berreth

and other

Guest Artists

 

Please be sure to visit the

"Meet Our Staff" page

to learn more about our

unique ensemble.

 

Our staff is comprissed of

professional performers,

competition-grade bagpipers and instructors who are experienced in performing in a vast variety of venues.

 

Our Staff Musicians are known for the vast repertoire of music they perform.  Unlike a pipe band, where pipers and drummers usually

perform music in unison or

simple harmonisations,

our Staff Composers

can create unique

musical selections, that contain

complex melodies and harmonies.

As professional composer in a variety of genres, they are also available to create unique commissioned musical works to commemorate

any special event,

either in Light Music

(standard bagpipe music)

or in Piobaireachd

(the classical music of the Scottish Great Highland Bagpipes).

 

Contact us to make your event a

a truly memorable one with the Majestic Sound of the

Great Highland Scottish Bagpipes,

the Irish War Pipes

and other

selected musical instruments, (see page tittled "My Instruments") 

including several unique types of Bagpipes from around the world.

 

Our Staff Professionals are famous for their remarkanle musical talent, their vast repertoire and their ability to musically enhance your memorable event with the most appropriate music that the ocassion demands and requirements, wether it be a

solemn or spirited march,

a reverent retreat,

a mournful lament or a slow air, 

jovial dancing music such as

reels, jigs, hornpipes or strathspeys for a Ceilidth 

or  even a Classic Piobaireachd.

 

We always perform impecably attiredin the most elegant and authentic Scottish dress, always commensurate for the venue. 

We are also available to wear any special clothing requested and provided by our clients. 

 

With many years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and professional planners (wedding and event planners, funeral directors and Government event planners), you can be sure that we will do everything we possibly can to meet or exceed your expectations with the highest level of professionalism in musical performance.

 

 

 

ALBA  GU BRHAG!

 

Scotland Forever!

 

 

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DANIEL PAZO, PIPER

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RICHARD CHARETTE, PIPER AND DRUMMER

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ERIK LEIKEN, PIPER

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