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The Piper's Farewell - Bagpipes & Concert Band

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

The Piper's Farewell, composed by Ian Macpherson BEM and Scott Morton, is a deeply evocative and heartfelt work that captures the solemn dignity and quiet heroism of a final farewell. Scored for Bagpipes and Brass Band, this piece blends traditional Highland musical themes with a rich harmonic backdrop, creating a poignant atmosphere of reflection and remembrance. Whether imagined as the parting of a lone piper at a battlefield's edge, or a ceremonial march into memory, the melody unfolds with b...

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