MacDonald-Bagpiping

I fell in love with bagpipes at the age of five when my grandfather took me to my
first Highland Games in the mountains of Colorado. I sat at the Highland Dance tent
all-day and listened to the pipes as the dancers flew over crossed broadswords. That
memory stayed with me throughout my childhood and by the time I was nine, I
pestered my mom to find me a bagpipe instructor until we found a youth pipe band
(the Colorado Youth Pipe Band) that would take on enthusiastic kids like me. I
quickly became fully engrossed in the band and all things Scottish, performing in
parades and special events and competing at every Highland Games in our region. In
2000, we traveled to Scotland to compete in the World Bagpipe Band
Championships. There, we performed at Sterling Castle, competed at several
highland games, and placed 11 th in the World Championships for our age division.

Not only did I take an active role in our band, I began my own solo career as well,
playing at weddings, parties, and funerals. When my family moved to a small East
Coast town of Osterville, MA, I quickly became a fixture everyone knew. I continued
booking private events, but I also became the Village piper playing at the annual
Christmas Strolls, Summer Village Day Parade, 4 th of July Parade, dedication of town
statues and the swearing in of government officials. Of course, my favorite place to
just go and play was the beach right down the street from my house. There is
nothing like playing at twilight with the smell of salt air and watching people walk
the beach. In college, I appropriately became the resident bagpiper for Homecoming,
our Fighting Scotts sports teams, and played for the commencement ceremonies.

My husband (who coincidentally is from Scotland!) and I have now settled in Austin,
Texas with our two children. I have become our local Fire Department’s bagpiper,
playing at their pinning ceremonies and teaching a few of the guys to play the pipes.
My dream now is to bring the joy of the bagpipes to our town and surrounding areas.

Personalized bagpipe music for weddings, private parties, funerals, and corporate events. Hailey performs around the Austin area and strives to make your day as special as you envision it. There is no ‘one size fits all’ performance for an event; all aspects of a performance can be tailored to meet your desires. Please reach out and we can discuss options for your event!

Weddings

I have performed at weddings around the world and offer a personal touch for a very special day.

Funerals

I aim to provide a very fitting tribute to your loved one.

Corporate

Adding bagpipes to any event is a perfect way to make an impact on clients and staff.

Parties & Events

Set your event out from the rest by adding some bagpipes.

I am honored that you’ve taken a few moments to visit my page and read a bit about me. If you are looking for a bagpiper for your special occasion, you’ve come to the right place.

As you may have noticed, I have been involved in all things Scottish since I was a young girl. If you are looking for a bagpiper to bring a Celtic vibe/air to your event, I am the piper for you. I can adapt my performance to suit your needs, and do my best to fit the mood, energy, and style of your event. No two events are the same, and I
strive to make your day exactly what you want.

Give me a call and we can discuss how you would like the bagpipes to be a part of your event! Make sure you check me out on social media and at my website for more information. I look forward to meeting all of you!