Alpha Piper

Alpharetta, Georgia Bagpiper for Hire
Weddings, Funerals, Special Events, Teaching

About me

If you are looking for someone to play the bagpipes for a wedding, funeral, memorial service or other special event, I invite you to contact me (Metro Atlanta and North Georgia).    I am also available for teaching beginner/intermediate students and helping with bagpipe maintenance and setup.  

I have played the Great Highland Bagpipe for over two decades and have since played many public and private events in the Atlanta, Georgia area. I understand that your event is special and I make every effort to make it as memorable as possible. I am NEVER late for a performance, and always early!!!!

I started my Bagpipe Journey in 1998, joining the Rockford Pipes and Drums near Chicago, Illinois. I have also performed in Europe with the Brussels Caledonian Corneymusers in Belgium.

Currently I play and compete Solo and Band performances with the Grade 3 Atlanta Pipe Band. In addition, I continue to play in performance with North Georgia Pipe Band (you may have seen me at the annual St. Patrick's Day performances every year in Alpharetta at Avalon ! ).

Here are some fairly recent Television News video containing my performances:
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Agnes Scott College 2023 Commencement  
Fox 5 News Atlanta 
WSB 2 News Atlanta
Atlanta United Football Club Promo

In case you are curious about my last name, I didn't inherit a Scottish name from my father (Kaus is polish). I do have a fine line on my mother's side of the family with Ulster Scottish ancestry (amongst the Irish/English/German). Clan Cochrane is the family tartan/badge I prefer to represent when possible. The drone of the highland Bagpipes and the blend of the chanter must have gotten in my blood somehow.

P.S. For my Polish family, I have learned how to pipe "Happy Birthday" in Polish "Sto Lat". Are you happy now?

- The Alpha Piper         

My Gigs - Shows

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
Stone Mountain Highland Games21 Oct 2023Marina, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Petit Le Mans Road Race14 Oct 2023[Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta] 5299 Winder Hwy, Braselton, GA 30517, USA
Scotland County Highland Games07 Oct 202313043 X-Way Road in Laurinburg, NC.
Life University Graduation22 Sep 2023Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA, USA
Strayer University Graduation16 Sep 2023Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA
Middle Tennessee Highland Games09 Sep 2023Sanders Ferry Park, 513 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Emory Gate Crossing21 Aug 2023Emory University, Cannon Chapel 515 South Kilgo Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Georgia State University First Year Convocation20 Aug 2023Georgia State Convocation Center 455 Capitol Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Funeral - Harvest Christian Church03 Aug 2023Clarkesville GA, USA
Woodstock Memorial Day - City Center Park29 May 2023Woodstock, GA, USA
Agnes Scott College Commencement13 May 2023141 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Chattahoochee Technical School Graduation11 May 2023Clarence Brown Conference Center 5450 GA-20 Cartersville, GA 30121
American Cancer Society Relay For Life21 Apr 20233820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, USA
Loch Norman Highland Games15 Apr 2023Huntersville, NC, USA
Dunedin Highland Games01 Apr 2023Dunedin, FL, USA
West Point Society of Atlanta (WPSA) Founders' Day Dinner25 Mar 2023Capital City Club, downtown Atlanta, 7 John Portman Blvd NW at Historic Harris Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR Race19 Mar 2023Atlanta Motor Speedway
Luck of Avalon17 Mar 2023Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day12 Mar 2023Hilton Head, SC, USA
Greenville St. Patrick's Day Parade11 Mar 2023Greenville, SC
Sounds of Sawnee05 Mar 2023Sexton Hall Enhrichment Center, Cumming GA
Tartan Trot @ St. Luke's11 Feb 2023Dunwoody, GA, USA
Oglethorpe University - Outdoor Processional08 Feb 2023Oglethorpe University
Gunn Memorial Service06 Jan 2023Roswell Presbyterian Church
Funeral - Kuoch27 Dec 2022Stone Mountain, GA, USA
Life University Graduation16 Dec 2022Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA, USA
Chattahoochee Technical Graduation Ceremony15 Dec 2022Clarence Brown Conference Center 5450 GA-20 Cartersville, GA 30121
Georgia State University Graduation Masters Ceremony14 Dec 2022
University of South Carolina Graduation Ceremony10 Dec 2022
The Piano Guys - Fox Theater29 Nov 2022Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA, USA
Wedding - Roy26 Nov 2022Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA, USA
Wedding - Wanamaker19 Nov 2022Dunwoody GA, USA
Kirking, 1st Presbyterian Church Marietta13 Nov 2022189 Church Street | Marietta, Georgia 30060
Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church30 Oct 2022800 Lawrenceville Hwy. Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Anderson Memorial, Johns Creek27 Oct 2022
Bailey Memorial Service22 Oct 2022Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Decatur,
Stone Mountain Highland Games16 Oct 2022Stone Mountain, GA, USA
Stone Mountain Highland Games15 Oct 2022Stone Mountain, GA, USA
Funeral - Swanson-Isham-Morris06 Oct 2022Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church 5918 Spalding Drive Peachtree Corners 30092
Motul Petit Le Mans Road Race01 Oct 2022Braselton, GA, USA
Life University Graduation23 Sep 2022Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA, USA
Middle Tennessee Highland Games10 Sep 2022Online Event
Corporate Event - Avalon, Alpharetta GA07 Sep 2022Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Funeral - Connor03 Sep 2022Murrayville, GA, USA
Emory First-Year Student Orientation22 Aug 2022Emory University Druid Hills, GA
Georgia State University - Freshman Convocation21 Aug 2022Sports Arena, Decatur Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
Wedding - Alonso30 Jul 2022The Barn on Birmingham, Milton GA
Funeral - Milton Fields of Georgia30 Jul 20221150 Birmingham Road, Milton, GA, USA
Funeral Service - Goodwyn22 Jul 2022Marietta, Sandy Springs GA
Memorial - Oberzut19 Jul 2022Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Funeral - Garcia18 Jul 2022Gainesville, GA
Funeral - Cafferty11 Jul 2022Arlington Park, Sandy Springs GA
Camp Hope Charity Performance10 Jul 20227011 Pony Lake Rd, Dahlonega, GA
Funeral - Rafferty08 Jul 2022Georgia National Cemetery
Funeral - Brandon01 Jul 2022Gainesville, GA, USA
Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band at the Sexton Center26 Jun 20222115 Chloe Rd, Cumming, GA, USA
Life University Graduation17 Jun 2022Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA, USA
Memorial - Bishop11 Jun 2022Douglasville, GA, USA
Blairsville Highland Games11 Jun 2022Blairsville, GA, USA
Wedding - Canavan04 Jun 2022Peachtree City, GA, USA
Smokey Caldwell Memorial Service30 May 2022LaFayette, GA, USA
Woodstock Memorial Day30 May 2022Woodstock, GA, USA
First Baptist Cumming29 May 20221597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA, 30040
Greenville Highland Games28 May 20223300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, sc
Memorial - Lancaster09 May 2022Alta Vista Cemetary, Gainesville
Georgia State University Master's Ceremony04 May 2022
American Cancer Society - Cumming Fairgrounds23 Apr 2022235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
Memorial - Leighten23 Apr 2022Jefferson, GA, USA
Easter Sunrise Service - Brantley17 Apr 2022Athens, GA, USA
Funeral - Hay02 Apr 2022Decatur, GA, USA

Services

Weddings

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Weddings

Tunes for arrival of guests, wedding party, reception

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Special Events

Tunes for Holiday Events, Parties

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Funerals

Tunes for Funeral and Memorial Services

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Teaching

I offer structured and progressive Intro and Intermediate teaching instruction for students interested in learning to play Great Highland Bagpipe. I can make your lessons FUN but structured and customized to your ability.

Maintenance

I offer my services for setup and installation of new bags (sheepskin, cow hide, synthetic bags). I can also assist in getting your bagpipes playing and sounding amazing!

Payment

Donation Amount

FAQ

The cost to hire Bob the Bagpiper will vary based on:
  • Travel Distance for the performance
  • How long do you want bagpiper to stay and perform
  • Other performances on the day
  • Is this a repeat gig from a good customer - discount!
  • Is this a non-profit event for a good cause - discount!
  • Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card
  • Payment before or directly after performance
  • Tips are welcome
  • Repeat or established vendors get special terms
  • As long as you contact the bagpiper 12 hours before the performance, he will accept your cancellation without penalty.
  • Do not tell the bagpiper after he shows up at your door!
The Bagpiper knows quite a few tunes: 
  • WHEN will the performance be in the program?
  • WHERE do you want him to stand, or walk or march?
  • WHAT is he to play - Happy/Sad/Festive tunes?
  • HOW long do you want him to play? 
  • Do you have some favorite tunes to request?
The Bagpiper will make a recommendation based on the above.

If you have no clue how to answer the above questions, and just want something appropriate, that's ok! The Bagpiper can STILL recommend options based on experience.

 

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Tunes I Play

Funeral Tunes - Piobaireachd

"To describe a piobaireachd is not easy. It consists of a theme or ‘ground’ with variations (which vary in number and complexity) that follow the theme. The theme is often very slow, and the general effect of the whole piece of music is slow – slowness being a characteristic of Highland music, though not, obviously, the dance music". https://www.piobaireachd.co.uk/what-is-piobaireachd

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Funeral/Memorial Tunes - Traditional

Traditional Scottish and Irish Tunes played at a memorial service/funeral that I recommend and enjoy playing. Click on links below to listen.

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Funeral/Memorial Service - Religious Themed

Well Known Religious Tunes I've been requested to play.

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Wedding Tunes

Wedding Tunes

Wedding and Festive Reception Tunes

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Special Events (St. Paddy, Easter, Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Patriotic)

Special Events (St. Paddy, Easter, Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Patriotic)

Plenty of festive holiday tunes and special events based on just about anything!

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