Bagpipes for celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasions

Performing at parades, parties, ceremonies, and community events throughout New England with music that lifts the atmosphere.

“Duncan did a wonderful job... truly amazing and would highly recommend him....”

— KERRI S.

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Popular bagpipe tunes for events and celebrations

Every event is different—some call for something lively, others for something bold and traditional. Below are a few tunes that work well for parades, parties, ceremonies, and public performances. I’m always happy to help you choose the right set for your crowd and occasion.

Sample Tunes:

  • Scotland the Brave

  • The Rowan Tree

  • The Green Hills of Tyrol

  • The Atholl Highlanders

  • Cock of the North

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Bagpiper for events across New England

Based in Western Massachusetts, I perform at weddings, funerals, public events, private parties, and corporate gatherings in Massachusetts, and Connecticut, Rhode Island, as well as parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and areas of New York, like Albany and the Hudson Valley. Whether it’s a parade, a memorial, or a celebration, I travel up to 120 miles from Whately, MA and can help you bring something unforgettable to the moment.

Here are just a few events and venues I’ve played recently:

  • 2025 Commencement for Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

  • 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl for Quality Beverage Inc., Boston, MA

  • 2024 Boston Walk for Epilepsy at Fenway Park, Boston, MA

  • 2024 TripleSeat Software event, Portsmouth, NH

  • Portsmouth Halloween Parade, Portsmouth, NH

  • St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawls for Anheuser-Busch, Boston, MA

  • Birthday party at The Overlook, North Providence, RI

  • Curling tournament at Broomstones Curling Club, Wayland, MA

  • Golf tournament at Wayland Country Club, Wayland, MA

  • St. Patrick’s Day party, Medfield, MA

  • Birthday party at X Golf, Methuen, MA

  • Retirement community performance at The McAuley, West Hartford, CT

  • Assisted living performance at New Horizons, Marlborough, MA

  • Golf Tournament at Meadow Brook Golf Club, Reading, MA

“Duncan is a true gentleman with a beautiful, timeless talent to be shared. Our event was an Irish themed 65th birthday dinner-party in RI where Duncan drove several hours to perform for our family plus 120 guests. Prior to the event, Duncan was communicative via email and phone, assisting with our specific needs. His professionalism did not go unnoticed (especially during these times where true professionalism is hard to find.) At the party, Duncan was prepared for the unexpected when our guest of honor requested her own song of choice. What's more, she was able to recognize all the songs Duncan had specially hand-picked for her happy occasion! She said, having Duncan there at her party made her night complete!”

— BARBARA L.

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Duncan Hurst playing in a parade

Let’s make your event stand out

I’m happy to work with organizers, venues, or individuals to make sure the music fits the moment.