St. Charles Bagpiper is now professional piper Harry Farrar. In fact, Harry’s son also performs at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood. Recently, the two “Bag pipers” aka bagpipe players played for a memorial service for Mike Finn. And, over 1000 people paid respects at the full mass. Notably, Amazing Grace – performed at the beginning of the service. And Going Home as the casket went to the coach. Bagpiper Harry performs often for church events.
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St. Charles Bagpiper Harry Farrar is founder and director of Scottish Pipes and Drums. Indeed, SP&D began in 1981. And, the headquarters is in Woodland Hills. Harry performs with Great Highland Bagpipe and is considered a Traditional Scottish Bagpiper. Sometimes, other non-standard tunes are played. Often, at more cheery events like Birthdays and St. Patrick’s Day. While at this church Harry is the St. Charles Bagpiper. In fact, he has performed at Borromeo three time in the last month. Often, Scottish Pipes and Drums plays bagpipes for weddings. Often at St. Francis de Sales on Valley Heart Drive.
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Bob Hope was late to convert to Catholic. And, he had a large funeral service at St. Charles. Often, Bob Hope had bagpipers at Golf events. And one of the biggest was in Scotland at the Ailsa Course in Turnberry. Often, Harry plays for graveside services at the iconic San Fernando Mission cemetery in the north San Fernando Valley. Indeed, Bob Hope is buried there. Therefore, Harry is the best bagpiper for Mission Hills Catholic cemetery bagpiper.
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Interestingly, “The Wee Kirk o’ The Heather” church at Forest Lawn Glendale is where Ronald Reagan married Jane Wyman in 1940. Indeed, Bob Hope and Ronald Reagan were friends and attended St. Charles Borromeo services later in life, on occasion. Of course, a long time before Harry became St. Charles Borromeo Bagpiper!
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Often. bagpipes played places include Malibu, Woodland Hills, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Westwood, UCLA, Burbank, and Encino. Also, well know areas include: Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Granada Hills, and Porter Ranch. Many of these locations are in Los Angeles City Limits and Ventura County. Additionally, these include Agoura Hills, Oak Park.
Westlake Village, LAX, Valencia, Santa Clarita , Canyon Country and in the mountains of San Bernadino “Big Bear”. Riverside National Cemetery is in the Inland Empire. Notably, San Marino is a great place for weddings! Indeed, Catalina and Avalon are venues for weddings at sea. Additionally, Summerland and Carpenteria.
Indeed, bagpipes for cities and smaller towns include: Whittier, Cypress, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes, Laguna Beach and Dana Point. Because, any towns in SoCal are potential service locations ! The number of towns that fall in Los Angeles County and Ventura County are endless. Bagpipe musicians from our team perform in Camarillo, Hidden Hills, West Hills , Canoga Park, Santa Barbara, Ojai and Santa Monica.
Often, people ask about bagpiping experiences. Recently, Canvas Rebel Magazine published a story about a Charlton Heston. And, the story about the bagpipe event is memerable. In fact, Harry has befriended many well know figures over the decades. For instance, Kasey Kasum, Governor Pete Wilson, Jay Leno and Kelsey Grammer.
Additionally, Bag piper Harry performs at Kolbe Maximilian Catholic, in Westlake Village. And, St. Mel in Woodland Hills. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Hollywood, founded in 1921. Also, Immaculate Conception, was renamed in 1925 and grew from a small converted Methodist church to a major San Fernando Valley parish. Notably,it moved to its current Moorpark Street location in 1937. Interestingly, with the modern church dedicated in 1959, serving as a hub for community, education, and acclaimed sacred music. And, now Harry and son – the St. Charles Bagpiper! Go figure.