Meet the Piper

Hi I’m Donald Ross, the Michigan piper. I have been playing the bagpipes since 1970. Since 2006 my love and passion for the bagpipes has turned into a full time career. I’ve performed for over 6,000 events on multiple continents, ranging from weddings, funerals and everything in between. I always say… “No matter what event you have, if you want to make it special, have a bagpiper”. I’m of Scottish and Irish heritage and my grandfather Hector Ross was a Highland Fiddler. I began learning the bagpipes at the age of twelve. I had excellent instruction. My instructors were regarded as some of the top competitive pipers/instructors of their era. I’ve been a member of several local and Canadian Pipe Bands, which have had great success in the competitive circle and performing at local events.

People always ask me, “Why did you choose to play the bagpipes?“ I tell them I learned the old fashion way… my father forced me. I wanted to play the saxophone and my father said “That’s great, but first you have to learn the pipes and then I’ll get you your saxophone.” Well here we are fifty years later and still no saxophone. It was one of the best things my father did for me. He gave me a lifetime of enjoyment and I‘ve been able to share this gift with others.