Traditional Scottish and Irish bagpiper services are perfect for weddings, funerals, and special events, including memorial piping to honor loved ones.

For professional bagpiper services, including funeral bagpipes and memorial piping, visit CelticBagpiper.com or call us at (931)254-1629.

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Surprise Birthday Entrance

Birthday Performance Services

  • Surprise Entrances: The piper can kick off the celebration by marching unexpectedly into the venue, backyard, or restaurant playing an upbeat tune to shock and delight the guest of honor.
  • Milestone Galas: Perfect for celebrating major landmarks like 50th, 60th, 75th, or 90th birthdays with traditional Scottish or Irish flair.
  • Custom Setlists: While standard upbeat jigs and reels keep energy high, the performance can easily feature tailored requests, including a grand rendition of Happy Birthday to You.
  • Full Highland Attire: Performances are conducted in immaculate, traditional Scottish dress—complete with kilt, sporran, and doublet—adding an incredible visual centerpiece and perfect photo opportunities for guests.

Escorting Birthday Recipient and Family to Party

 Booking & Area AvailabilityPerformances are fully mobile and travel directly to your chosen event space, private residence, or rental venue. The standard travel radius spans across Southern Kentucky and Middle/East Tennessee, including:

  • McMinnville, TN
  • Cookeville, TN
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Smyrna, TN
  • Franklin, TN
  • Albany, KY

Request a Quote: Birthday timelines, locations, and surprise logistics vary, every celebration receives custom coordination. 

To check availability for your date and get a direct quote, contact Bagpiper Francis Wallace directly at +1 931-254-1629 or submit an inquiry through the official website at celticbagpiper.com. 

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Graduation Ceremonies

 Celtic Bagpiper provides high-impact, professional live bagpipe music for high school, university, and nursing school graduation ceremonies, as well as private graduation parties throughout Tennessee and Kentucky.The powerful, resonant sound of the bagpipes adds a deep sense of tradition, dignity, and celebration to academic milestones.Graduation Ceremony Services

  • The Processional: Leading the faculty and graduating class into the auditorium or stadium with a stately, traditional march (such as Scotland the Brave or Rowan Tree).
  • The Recessional: Playing high-energy, celebratory jigs and reels as the newly graduated students march out of the venue.
  • Platform Party Escort: Piping the university president, dean, and keynote speakers onto the stage.
  • Commencement Interludes: Performing a solemn or reflective piece during specific moments of the ceremony, such as a memorial or tribute.


 

Surprise Your Sweetheart!

 What a "Bagpiper-Gram" Includes

  • The Surprise Entrance: The piper marches unexpectedly into a home, office, backyard, or restaurant playing high-energy Celtic jigs or reels to surprise the recipient. 
  • Personalized Song List: The performance includes customized song requests, typically culminating in a grand, loud rendition of Happy Birthday to You or a specific family favorite.
  • Immaculate Visuals: The piper performs in full, traditional Highland regalia (kilt, sporran, and doublet), providing an incredible backdrop for family photos. 
  • Flexible Booking: These short, high-impact sets are tailored to fit right into the middle of a party schedule or office meeting without disrupting the entire day.

Service Area & Booking: The service is offered throughout Middle Tennessee (including McMinnville, Franklin, Smyrna, and Cookeville) and Southern Kentucky.To book a surprise bagpipe-gram, check date availability, or get a custom price quote, you can contact                 Bagpiper Francis Wallace directly at +1 931-254-1629 or submit an inquiry through the official site at celticbagpiper.com. [1, 2]If you are planning a surprise, let me know:

  • The city and venue type (restaurant, office, private home?)
  • The age or milestone being celebrated

I can give you tips on how to secretly coordinate the piper's arrival so the surprise stays completely hidden. 

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   Distinguished Military & Ceremonial Protocol


Having performed at some of the nation’s most prominent military installations and national shrines, Francis brings unparalleled precision, dignity, and respect to every event. His experience spans high-protocol military traditions, including Dining-Ins, Dining-Outs, Command Retirements, Graduations, and Honor Ceremonies.Notable Performance Locations & National Cemeteries:

  • National Shrines & Cemeteries: Arlington National Cemetery, Annapolis National Cemetery, Baltimore National Cemetery, Maryland National Cemetery, and the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
  • Military Installations: The U.S. Naval Academy, Navy Yard Naval Base (Washington, D.C.), Marine Corps Base Quantico (Virginia), Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, 2nd Regiment Armory, and Naval Air Station Patuxent River.


Whether navigating strict military cemetery protocols or adding an elegant touch to a formal command ceremony, Francis guarantees flawless execution and immaculate Highland dress. 


 

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