The Pipers

We met in 1979 when we enrolled in a highland bagpipe class. In the early 1980's, we were instrumental in the formation of a pipe band called the Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums and we performed at many functions in the Richmond and Tidewater areas. During the mid 1980's, our work and other distractions took their toll on our piping, but in 1999, we reunited as "Two Pipers" to seriously pursue the study of highland (and now lowland) bagpipe music. Each October, since our reunion, we have presented an annual concert at the Bon Air Christian Church to celebrate our progress and share our love of bagpipe music with the public. We have also been contracted to play at several local locations and to celebrate key points in the lives of others by piping for weddings, parties, graduation ceremonies, dedications, memorial services and other events; recently opening for Clandestine at the Shady Grove Coffee House.

Over the years, our interests have focused away from the band setting to solo and duet performances. Our special love and hallmark is the incorporation of harmony into many settings of our music. We both share a strong interest in piobaireachd, the ancient classical music of the highland bagpipe. We have studied at major one and two week workshops such as the Invermark College of Piping and the Balmoral School. Through these workshops, we have been tutored by such notables as Donald Lindsay, James McIntosh, Norman Gillies, Jim MacGillivray and Jack Lee. Pursing our interest in the smallpipe, we have also studied with Ian MacHarg, George Balderose (David) and the manuscripts of Gordon Mooney, etc. Many a cold winter night has been spent delighting in, and sharing this special sound.

We would love to help you make your special event a memorable occasion - hire Two Pipers to help you celebrate life!