Bagpipe Song Selections
What should the Piper Play?
Scotland the Brave is perhaps the best-known, and most popular, composition performed on the bagpipe. However, there is a vast repertoire of appropriate music for funerals, weddings, presentations, & parties. Hymns and Marches are the most appropriate type of music to play for a processional where 6/8 Marches, Reels, or Jigs with their upbeat swing make excellent recessional pieces. In addition songs of any nature may be performed during the service if requested.
- Ode to Joy
- Highland Cathedral
- Highland Wedding
- Scotland the Brave
- The Skye Boat Song
- Wedding March ~ Lohengrin R. Wagner
- Flower of Scotland
- Amazing Grace
- Athol Highlanders
- Bonnie Dundee
- Teribus ye Teri Oden
Bagpipes Have Limitations
Many other special requests for music can usually be accommodated. However, it must be noted that the Bagpipe is not a fully chromatic instrument. A highly qualified professional musician should inform a couple if their musical request may sound different than they might expect due to this. However, all requests should and can be accommodated whenever possible. The individual needs of the couple should always be taken into consideration.