Professional Bagpiper for Every Occasion

Nothing can make an entrance, honor a passed loved one, or celebrate a special occasion quite like the sound of the Bagpipes.

Kelly Buckley is a professional bagpiper who can bring that special touch to your event. Serving Niagara, Hamilton, and the GTA.

Instruments

Highland Bagpipes

The Highland Bagpipes are most commonly used in traditional Scottish and Celtic music, and are often played at events such as weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies.
Small Bagpipes

The Walsh Small Bagpipes are a quiet, mellow alternative to the Highland Bagpipes. They are ideal for indoor playing and providing background music. Kelly often plays the small Bagpipes at weddings when the couple is signing the register.
Electronic Bagpipes

The electronic Redpipes emulate both the Highland Bagpipes and the small pipes providing versatility for a variety of venues. Additionally, the key can be changed, which is ideal as an accompaniment with other instruments. They also have the benefit of volume control.
Various Irish Whistles

Irish Whistles can be a quieter option than Highland Bagpipes when a more subtle musical performance is desired. They are most-suitable as an accompaniment with other instruments.

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Funerals

Bagpipers have been used for centuries to mark the passing of loved ones. The emotional stir of the bagpipes makes the use of a piper at a funeral very appropriate.

Many, Many More

How could the Bagpipes liven up your special occasion? There are hundreds of possibilities, click the button below to see more!

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Kelly Buckley · Passion for Piping

About Kelly

Kelly Buckley is a professional Bagpiper living in St. Catharines, Ontario. She started her journey as a Highland dancer at the age of six and progressed to playing the bagpipes in the early 1970’s. She competed in solo competition to the Open / Professional level throughout Canada and the USA, acquiring several awards (including North American Championship and Champion Supreme).

Over the years, Kelly has piped at hundreds of weddings, funerals, various social events, concerts, and benefits.

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Thank you for the wonderful job you did piping us through our wedding. You were amazing, and you helped make our ceremony memorable and unique.

- Melissa & Frank
Amazing Grace was a song that Peggy requested at her funeral. When I think of the wonderful sound of the pipes, it still makes me weep. And yet, I thank you for offering and playing so wonderfully.

- Phil & Family

Phil & Family
I would like to thank you for making my surprise birthday party even more special. You brought a little of 'home' (Glasgow) to Beamsville, not only are you a great piper but you have a great personality, plus you were so much fun.

- Linda

Linda
Sandy and I both wanted to commend you for the extra flavour that you added to our wedding with the pipes. Your assistance in choosing appropriate music and the enthusiasm and fun you brought to the ceremony were very much appreicated.

- Bruce and Sandra Lindsay

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Just a note to say how much we enjoyed having you with us for my Dad's 80th. I can't recall ever seeing him as emotional as he was yesterday. Everyone enjoyed how you played all your pipes and the whistle and talked about the history of piping and told your stories.

- Craig Freifeld

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Justin and I would like to thank you for making our wedding day extra special. You were exceptional. Everyone loved you. Thank you so much again.

- Michelle & Justin

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My husband and I would like to thank you for making our daughter Fiona & Jeff's wedding amazing. Your talent on the bagpies was outstanding. Their wedding would not have been complete without your music.

- John & June

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Thank you so much for enhancing our timeless wedding day with your talent. I started out wanting to surprise my husband-to-be with bagpipe music. It was a real joy & pleasure to have you play on a day we'll never ever forget.

- Sonia Bateman

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Our wedding would not have been complete without your music. But your talents lie not only in your music, but also in the way you work with such enthusiasm and professionalism. You have made our wedding celebrations so special.

- Mandi & Greg

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Thanks so much for piping the groom and groomsmen into the service for our sons wedding. Everyone thought it was wonderful and enjoyed hearing you. I really appreciated all your help in putting this together with such short notice. But with your co-operation and friendly input it all went great.

- The Hunters

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Kelly's musical talents are amazing and so was her ability to work with us and make our wedding exactly the way we wanted it. We really appreciated how flexible and easy going she is. Planning a wedding can be a stressful time, but the areas that Kelly was involved with were easy and went very smooth.

- Angie & Andrew

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On behalf of the veterans, members, and executive of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, I want to thank you for your participation in the Remembrance Day parade and service.

- Gary W. Clement, Chair of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24

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Bagpipes are one of the hardest instruments to play right, but when they are, they create a singular experience which guests won't soon forget. While I have heard many people play the bagpipes, sometimes the notes are correct, but they just sound off. Kelly's playing ability, professionalism, reliability, and constant courtesy is unparalleled. Her decades of experience combined with her wholesome character make her the absolute best person to take your event to the next level.

- Adam G.
Kelly was incredibly accommodating and did an amazing job at our boys’ school for their principals retirement surprise! The principal was very moved, and all the staff and students really enjoyed her performance.

- Heather & Jeremy Stortz

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We recently enlisted Kelly to pipe a few tunes at my grandmother's birthday celebration as a surprise and it was a hit! All of the attendees loved the surprise and listening to Kelly at work. Beyond being an excellent entertainer, Kelly was a pleasure to work with- very accommodating and had some great ideas to make the moment special.

- Tess Kankly

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Kelly recently piped at our wedding and we were blown away! It was absolutely incredible! Having the bagpipes was the perfect addition to our ceremony - it made it so memorable and unique!! Our guests loved her! My husband and I would recommend Kelly & Passion For Piping to anybody and everybody!!

- Kendra Tobin

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Professional Bagpiping services since 1979.

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St. Catharines, Ontario

Canada

kellyjbuckley@hotmail.com

905-937-4196

Professional Bagpiper for Every Occasion

Instruments

Highland Bagpipes

Small Bagpipes

Electronic Bagpipes

Various Irish Whistles

Get a quote

Contact Us

Services

Weddings

Funerals

Many, Many More

Music Samples

About Kelly

Thank you for the wonderful job you did piping us through our wedding. You were amazing, and you helped make our ceremony memorable and unique.

Amazing Grace was a song that Peggy requested at her funeral. When I think of the wonderful sound of the pipes, it still makes me weep. And yet, I thank you for offering and playing so wonderfully.

I would like to thank you for making my surprise birthday party even more special. You brought a little of 'home' (Glasgow) to Beamsville, not only are you a great piper but you have a great personality, plus you were so much fun.

Sandy and I both wanted to commend you for the extra flavour that you added to our wedding with the pipes. Your assistance in choosing appropriate music and the enthusiasm and fun you brought to the ceremony were very much appreicated.

Just a note to say how much we enjoyed having you with us for my Dad's 80th. I can't recall ever seeing him as emotional as he was yesterday. Everyone enjoyed how you played all your pipes and the whistle and talked about the history of piping and told your stories.

Justin and I would like to thank you for making our wedding day extra special. You were exceptional. Everyone loved you. Thank you so much again.

My husband and I would like to thank you for making our daughter Fiona & Jeff's wedding amazing. Your talent on the bagpies was outstanding. Their wedding would not have been complete without your music.

Thank you so much for enhancing our timeless wedding day with your talent. I started out wanting to surprise my husband-to-be with bagpipe music. It was a real joy & pleasure to have you play on a day we'll never ever forget.

Our wedding would not have been complete without your music. But your talents lie not only in your music, but also in the way you work with such enthusiasm and professionalism. You have made our wedding celebrations so special.

Thanks so much for piping the groom and groomsmen into the service for our sons wedding. Everyone thought it was wonderful and enjoyed hearing you. I really appreciated all your help in putting this together with such short notice. But with your co-operation and friendly input it all went great.

On behalf of the veterans, members, and executive of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, I want to thank you for your participation in the Remembrance Day parade and service.

Kelly was incredibly accommodating and did an amazing job at our boys’ school for their principals retirement surprise! The principal was very moved, and all the staff and students really enjoyed her performance.

Kelly recently piped at our wedding and we were blown away! It was absolutely incredible! Having the bagpipes was the perfect addition to our ceremony - it made it so memorable and unique!! Our guests loved her! My husband and I would recommend Kelly & Passion For Piping to anybody and everybody!!

Professional Bagpiping services since 1979.

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