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Experience a True Professional

Being a bagpiper is not just a hobby for me, but a passion that was turned into a full time career. 2014 marks my 44th year playing the great highland bagpipes. I am ranked at the highest skill level for a piper. Professional Grade. Only 1% of all bagpipers reach this level. Hence my statement. "Experience a True Professional". I'm honored to say I have enjoyed performing at more than 2,200 private engagements. Over eight hundred of those engagements were weddings in which I was part of creating precious memories that last forever.

I travel the whole lower Pennisula of Michigan and Northern Ohio. I want to offer you the very best there is in bagpiping. I want to help you to create your own unique experience.

You don't have to be Scottish or Irish to have a piper at your wedding. Almost half my clients aren't. If you're looking for that little something extra to make your ceremony that much more special, then add a bagpiper. I've been hired as a surprise for the bride, groom, parents or even the grand parents.You and your guests will never forget the piper. I play at all wedding venues. From the intimate backyard garden wedding, gazebo weddings, beach weddings and traditional church weddings. I can perform throughout the ceremony or just a portion. The "must do" is the recessional. No other type of musician can lead out a bride & groom like a piper can. I can also pipe you into your reception. Others options are adding highland dancers, drummers and addtional pipers.

Please visit my bagpipe website www.highlandpipingofmichigan.com

Rated #1 Bagpipe Website on the internet. Includes real bagpiping music samples of me playing and live video of me performing at a variety of events.

Cell# 586-913-6048

Email: drossmajestic@comcast.net

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music

Reviews of Donald K. Ross Bagpiper

Karie
Karie Sent on 01/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bagpiper for our outdoor wedding ceremony

I was looking for a Bagpiper for our wedding and found Donald Ross. He was very professional and did a great job. He played the songs I requested and even showed up in a similar Scottish kilt my family would be wearing. Everyone love the bagpiper and it was just what I had envisioned walking down the aisle to one of my favorite bagpiper songs.
Future Mrs. Teetor
Lauren Sent on 10/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely incredible! Donald was amazing and made my wedding very special! I will be sharing his information will all of my friends! Simply the best!
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Caroline Sent on 04/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I would have given him 5 out 5 but It wont let me :)

Donald Ross was asked to play at our Wedding. He was prompt, professional and flexible.
Donald led the procession with his beautiful music. My father is Scottish and he died when I was very young. Having a Scottish tradition at our wedding was very important to me as if represented my dad.

From the words of my mum “Your Dad would have been very proud. “ - not a dry eye- Thank You Donald!!!! Your talent is evident in your beautiful and moving music. I would not hesitate to ever have your play at any important function.
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Bryan Sent on 01/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I were delighted to have Bagpiper Donald Ross participate in our wedding. He was absolutely perfect. His performance was beautiful and his personality and look were to great addition to our wedding. Our ceremony was in Frankenmuth on cool and misty day (probably a common day in Ireland or Scotland!). The rain didn't hold Donald back at all as he performed for quite some time outside. Mr. Ross played a vital part in achieving the overall feel for our special day that we dreamed of. Our guests raved about him. Our pictures are amazing.
We could not be any more pleased with Donald's performance or dealing with him. We HIGHLY recommend him.
Thank you Donald your huge part in our unforgettable day!
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Heather Sent on 11/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband loves the sound of bagpipes, and as a present on our wedding day I had Don come and walk us out of the church after the ceremony. Don was very informative and helpful in helping me come up with the plan. I still have people tell me what a very different and nice touch it was to have Don there. He took all the guess work out of it and was upfront about pricing so there were no surprises. I would recommend Don to anyone who is looking for something a little different.
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Drew Sent on 11/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
When we were planning our wedding my wife and I both had wanted a piper at the ceremony. My wife had searched online for pipers in the Michigan area and came across a few. Donald was one of the first to reply with a very affordable rate. We decided to give him a shot. There were absolutely no hassles what so ever. I was nervous about hiring a piper off the internet but he invited us out to one of his practices to meet and hear him. As soon as we met and heard him, any anxiety was gone. VERY professional and very knowledgeable piper. I LOVE bagpipes and my wife's family is Scottish. Even at the church Donald was very helpful. My father in law was having difficulty with his kilt and Donald was there to lend a hand lol Thanks for a great ceremony Donald and we'd definitly recommend him to anyone looking for a bagppiper.

Drew and Cheyenne Truax :)
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Monica Sent on 11/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Donald did an amazing job for our ceremony music. I was so excited to have a bag piper and I chose an excellent one to do the job. I received so many compliments from my guest about Donald. He truly made our day special. I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a bag piper. I can't wait until we get our wedding video so I can watch and listen again.
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Rob Sent on 10/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough about what an absolutely awesome experience it was to have Donald play the bagpipes at our wedding, his performance was outstanding!

Donald was very professional, warm and caring. He took time to listen to exactly what we wanted but was also able to offer us very helpful suggestions
for the things we were not exactly sure of.

Working with Donald was honestly one of the easiest things we did while planning our wedding, with a few emails, and a 20 minute phone call Donald was able to put together a plan for the entire ceremony.

On our wedding day he arrived not just on time but early. He took time to review the ceremony with my wife and I and also coordinated with the photographer and videographer so they could capture every moment.

He even had a few jokes to make us laugh and calm our nerves.

- Rob & Jennifer Rice
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Karen Sent on 10/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We felt as if Donald was part of our family that day. He made my son's wedding much more personal and sweet. There is nothing bad that I can say about our experience with Donald Ross. I would definitely use him again and would recommend him to others.
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John Sent on 10/24/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Donald was prompt and professional. He worked very well with our other musicians. He really provided the ambience we were looking for at our daughter's wedding and reception. Donald playing the bagpipes with a pipe organ in a turn of the century church was nothing less than transporting.

John and Bonnie Cheyne
Howell, Mi
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