"Nothing sparks emotions like a bagpiper in full Highland regalia."
Nationally known Pipe Major Bill Boetticher has been a professional piper for over 37 years serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles counties. Bill also travels nationwide on request.
He is a founding and current member of the Gold Coast Pipe Band, the Ventura City Firefighters Pipes and Drums
and the Ventura County Sheriff Pipes and Drums
Notable events in Bill's long musical career include:
Funeral for FIRST LADY NANCY REAGAN at the Reagan Presidential Library
20th Anniversary Memorial for PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN at the Reagan Presidential Library
Funeral for ZZ Top Bass Player Dusty Hill in Houston, TX
The wedding for Oscar winner SANDRA BULLOCK
Funeral for REVEREND BILLY GRAHAM in Charlotte, NC
Funeral for VIN SCULLY The Voice of the LA Dodgers in Westlake, CA
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD's
100th Birthday Celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan
10 years on stage with the world famous CHIEFTAINS
Funeral for best-selling author TOM CLANCY in Baltimore
Ribbon cutting at the GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM in Grand Rapids
Surprise for EWAN McGREGOR on the set of 'Beginners'
Service for a fallen Green Beret soldier at ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Ceremonial Piper for the PIERRE CLAEYSSENS VETERAN'S FOUNDATION - Santa Barbara
Piper for the Santa Barbara County and Montecito Fire Departments
Piper for the Rancheros Visitadores - Solvang
Opening for 'ROBBIE KRIEGER and the Doors' at the Canyon Club
The wedding of TV star MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR
The surprise birthday party for Cheers star JOHN RATZENBERGER
New York St. Patrick's Day parade
The soundtrack for the Academy Award winning "DEAD POET'S SOCIETY"
And hundreds of public appearances throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara and the nation
Funeral for First Lady Nancy Reagan
100th Birthday for President Gerald Ford
Scattering Ashes by Air
Funeral for Rev. Billy Graham
Select from a large variety of stirring music from traditional Scottish & Irish to the Beatles and Beach Boys!
Give lasting memories to a special memorial service
Choice of a dramatic full-military uniform or a striking formal outfit
Create an unforgettable exit for the bride and groom
Add festive music to your reception
Create an exciting touch for a birthday or anniversary
Call to schedule your next event now!
805-479-3497 (cell)
805-484-7570
Phones are answered 7 days a week
"...Two thumbs up...." President George W. Bush - Dallas, TX
"...You nailed Hava Nagila, I loved it......." Adam Sandler (Hollywood)
"...Thank you for coming to Houston to pay such a beautiful tribute to my husband......." (C.H. - The Woodlands, TX)
"...Thank you so much for helping make our wedding an overwhelming success......." (Alexandra & Justin - Santa Barbara)
"...I'll never forget this day and you were a big part of it - thank you again" (Westlake)
"...You truly made it the fine event we had dreamed of. We cannot thank you enough for helping our special
day be so special!" (Ventura)
Weddings - Funerals - Wakes - St. Patrick's Day - Military Ceremonies & Dinners -
Anniversary, Birthday & Retirement Parties
First Lady Nancy Reagan's Funeral
With the Queen's Beefeaters
"Clearing the Wall" at the Dignity Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Funeral for Reverend Billy Graham
Photo by Jann Hendry/The Acorn
Ventura County/Kern County Sheriff's Honor Guard
Some of the places Bill has played include:
Arlington National Cemetery - Biltmore Four Seasons Hotel - Sherwood Country Club, Bacara Resort - Disney Concert Hall - HMS Queen Mary - Hotel Bel-Air, Descanso Gardens -
Reagan Presidential Library - Ford Presidential Library - Police, Fire and Sheriff Events - U S Secret Service - Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club - Tallship Bill of Rights -
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa - Marine Aviation Detachment - Firestone Vineyard - Fess Parker's Red Lion Inn - Hummingbird's Nest Ranch -
David Murdock Estate - Missions Ventura, San Fernando, Santa Ynez & Santa Barbara - The Majestic Ventura Theater -
The Bard Mansion - Pierpont Inn - Spanish Hills Country Club - U.S. Navy VX30, VAW-113, & VR-55
- Westmont College and many more....
Bill proudly wears the Wallace and MacDonald of the Isles tartans and plays a beautiful handmade set of
Gillanders & MacLeod
pipes mounted with hand-engraved sterling silver and (registered) ivory. In more intimate settings Bill plays a fine set of
Hamish Moore Scottish Small Pipes and Gibson Parlor Pipes
