Funerals and memorials
Respectful piping for graveside services, chapel exits, celebration-of-life gatherings, and short-notice memorials.
San Marcos Highland Bagpiper
A ceremonial bagpiper for San Marcos services, weddings, and events
Traditional Highland piping for San Marcos funerals, weddings, university-adjacent events, civic programs, private parties, and meaningful family gatherings.
Check San Marcos AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Formal music for a fast-growing Central Texas market
San Marcos events range from family memorials and weddings to university, civic, and private gatherings. Ryan brings a direct booking path, formal presentation, and calm coordination.
Weddings and venues
Outdoor ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour music, Scottish family traditions, and nearby Hill Country settings.
University and civic events
Cultural programs, retirement ceremonies, veterans events, graduations, openings, and private community gatherings.
Get To Know Ryan
Everything you'd want to check before booking
Choosing the right piper matters — especially for a funeral or a wedding. Ryan's story, reviews, and service area are all here so you can decide with confidence.
Find Ryan on Google
Google Business Profile
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
Open profileMeet the piper
About Guthrie Highland Pipes
Ryan's story — from the Capitol City Highlanders in Austin to seven years piping professionally in the UK, including Lancaster Castle.
View detailsIn their words
Reviews and kind words
Read what families, couples, and hosts say after the event — or leave a few words of your own.
View detailsWhere Ryan plays
Central Texas service area
Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and the Central Texas cities Ryan regularly serves.
View detailsFinding the right fit
Bagpipe band or solo piper?
When one Highland piper is the perfect fit — and when a full pipe band might suit your event better.
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Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsPlanning bagpipes for San Marcos
San Marcos bookings may involve churches, cemeteries, campus-adjacent venues, ranch settings, or private homes. Ryan confirms the practical details early so the event day stays simple.
San Marcos and I-35 corridor coverage
Regular coverage includes San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, New Braunfels, Wimberley, Austin, and nearby Central Texas communities.
Music for the occasion
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave, The Last Post, and other traditional selections can be matched to the event tone.
Travel quoted clearly
San Marcos may include a travel adjustment depending on exact location, timing, and scope. Any travel charge is quoted before booking.
San Marcos starting rates
From $300
Funerals and memorials start at $300, weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Travel and longer time on site are quoted by exact location and scope.
Common questions
Can you play a San Marcos funeral or graveside service?
Yes. Ryan can play graveside services, chapel exits, processions, and memorial moments, and can coordinate directly with the funeral director or family contact.
Can bagpipes work for a Texas State or civic event?
Yes. Highland pipes can fit openings, commemorations, veterans ceremonies, cultural programs, graduations, and other formal featured moments.
Do you travel from Austin to San Marcos?
Yes. San Marcos is part of the broader Central Texas service area. The quote will account for the exact location, date, and time on site.
Ready to check the date?
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
Request availability
The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.