Funeral•Reviewed on March 15, 2026•From Newport Beach, CA
Darrell did a wonderful job today. His piping skills are first class. He delivered flawlessly. The timing of his playing was perfectly timed to the funeral service, and his selection of tunes were appropriate to the situation and segued very nicely in a beautiful sequence of tunes of progressively more uplifting music on the return to harbor. This helped harness the power of bagpipe music to uplift the tone of all in the group. Darrell's attire was impeccable. He's a pro-piper and a gentleman. I highly recommend Darrell.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on March 7, 2026•From Palm Springs, CA
On Mar 3rd, we honored my husband with a flag-raising ceremony to mark one year since his passing. To have Darrell play the bagpipes—my husband's favorite—was a profound honor. From the haunting beauty of Amazing Grace to the power of Highland Cathedral, including Sky boat, America the Beautiful, and Going Home; the music echoed the spirit of a man who is now soaring high. Darrell was professional, impeccably prepared, and his music turned a challenging day into a stunning, memorable tribute.
Funeral•Reviewed on February 27, 2026•From Santa Cruz, CA
Darrell Calvillo ‘s participation in my husbands memorial service far exceeded my expectations. On time, dressed impeccably, very skilled and respectful of the occasion. I will be forever touched .
Funeral•Reviewed on February 20, 2026•From Boulder City, NV
Darrell brought reassurance, confidence and compassion to our day rendering that delicate balance of grief and support through the sounds and melodies of his bagpipes. It was an honor having his presence shared with us all. Thank you Darrell Calvillo, you made a difference!
Funeral•Reviewed on January 10, 2026•From Newport Beach, CA
Darrell performed after my Dad’s Funeral Mass. He was wonderful - played Amazing Grace and then a few Irish songs after the funeral in the church courtyard as we greeted family and friends. It was very moving and everyone loved it. He is very talented bagpiper. From my first contact, Darrell was great. He was quick to respond to my inquiry and called me to go over what we were looking for and asked if there any particular songs that we wanted played. He was kind and helpful during a very difficult time. On the day of the funeral, he arrived early, was well dressed, and prepared. If you need a bagpiper for any occasion, I highly recommend Darrell.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 1, 2025•From Riverside, CA
We hired Darrell to play at our mother's service. When there is so much going on in such a short time, Darrell was professional, showed a comfort level of experience to keep us at ease that all would run smoothly. He had different scenarios of what and when to play depending on our program. The communication was great, and everything went as we had hoped and he had planned. His bagpipe playing made the service special with everyone enjoying his sounds and authentic dress and offering positive comments. Thank you, Darrell
Memorial Service•Reviewed on April 4, 2025•From Corona, CA
Darrell was wonderful. He was prompt, impeccably dressed, and played beautifully. He was proactive in reviewing the procession and order of the service. We were grateful for his performance and professionalism.
Celebration•Reviewed on November 11, 2024•From San Juan Capistrano, CA
Darrell was great. He was on time and came ready to play. He was easy to work with, accommodated all our requests, and the crowd loved him. It was a pleasure having him for our Marine Corps Birthday celebration. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional piper. Thanks very much to Darrell!
Funeral•Reviewed on October 15, 2024•From San Diego, CA
Darrell was very professional, on time, he helped me through the process and played incredible music, which helped set the mood for the service.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on August 31, 2024•From Whittier, CA
Darrell's talent, skills as a musician, and professionalism truly elevated my mom's memorial into something very very special. Working with him before the event was so helpful with music selection and planning the day. The music itself brought a sense of peace and dignity and tradition to the proceedings. We started late and Darrell was gracious and attentive and stayed for the entire program without a hint of inconvenience. I recommend him highly and without reservation.
Funeral•Reviewed on August 17, 2024•From Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Darrell was great and played beautifully. He was very accommodating when it came to last minute changes, and knowledgeable of the ceremony/event that he played. He truly made the event memorable for both friends . I highly recommend Darrell Calvillo if interested in a skilled, and professional musician.
