Matty Taylor Bagpiper from Elkins, WV

With over 20 years experience as a bagpiper and performer, I have developed a large repetoire of tunes for any mood and any occasion. I am available to pipe for casual and formal events, and can appear in modern or historical (18th or 19th century) regalia. If you want to celebrate or memorialize with bagpipes, I can work with you to develop a set list that will work for your event. Generally available throughout West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania, but willing to travel for high-profile events or with payment to cover expenses.

• Amazing Grace | the classic; most popular following the final prayer
• Going Home | a slow air; popular as guests arrive
• The Green Hills of Tyrol | an excellent retreat; popular as casket is being moved into place
• When the Battle is O'er | popularly played in a set with Green Hills of Tyrol
• Lament for the Lone Piper | Vicki Swan
• Anchors Aweigh | Navy
• Semper Paratus | Coast Guard
• Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder | Air Force
• The Caisson Song | Army
• The Marines Hymn | Marines
• Semper Supra | Space Force
• Rowan Tree | an old Scottish tune
• Highland Cathedral | A majestic slow air
• When the Pipers Play
• Minstrel Boy | a traditional Irish tune
• Meeting of the Waters | A traditional retreat
• Auld Lang Syne | Robert Burns
• Danny Boy | The stirring Irish air
• West Virginia Hills | One of the WV state songs
• Simple Gifts | traditional hymn
• Wearin' of the Green | An old Irish tune