The ancient Gaelic tradition of the Scottish Highland bagpipes is solidly martial . . .
"The piper went with the clan to war . . . suited to windswept battlements and open moor."
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot
2007: Elected Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, Edinburgh, Scotland
2008-2012: Regional Commander of the Scottish American Military Society
2008: Founding Pipe Major of the Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums
2009: Appointed the Official Scottish Highland Bagpiper of the South Dakota State Fair
2022: Awarded the Civilian Service Medal by the
United States Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
2023: Appointed 99th Regimental Scots Guards Uniformed Duty Piper
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
was appointed the
Full Military Honors Bagpipe Soloist with the
United States Air Force
Heartland of America Brass Quintet
Veteran's Memorial Dedication, June 10, 2012
"Woody,
I like to think that music makes everything better,
and having you on the pipes was spectacular
both in performance and presentation -
it's wonderful to work with such a true professional!
Your participation added an element of elegance and decorum
that could not have been recreated in any other way.
Thank you again for this superb collaboration.
I hope that we will work together again in the near future. "
Master Sergeant Alex J. Serwatowski,
First Sergeant
United States Air Force
Heartland of America Band
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
was selected as the
Featured Bagpipe Soloist with the
Minot Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by
Dr. Dennis Simons, PhD, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, London.
Professor Dennis Simons has also served as Concertmaster for:
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; and,
The London Philharmonic Orchestra.
was selected as the
Featured Bagpipe Soloist with the
Minot Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by
Dr. Dennis Simons, PhD, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, London.
Professor Dennis Simons has also served as Concertmaster for:
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; and,
The London Philharmonic Orchestra.
"Norwood,
I would like to thank you most sincerely
for one of the most enjoyable collaborations that I have had.
You did a splendid job as a performing artist; and also as a first-class ambassador
for all that is good in performing music to a community."
Dr. Dennis Simons, PhD, Symphony Conductor
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I would like to thank you most sincerely
for one of the most enjoyable collaborations that I have had.
You did a splendid job as a performing artist; and also as a first-class ambassador
for all that is good in performing music to a community."
Dr. Dennis Simons, PhD, Symphony Conductor
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
was appointed the
Full Military Honors Bagpipe Soloist
at the June 22, 2013,
Grave Site Memorial Dedication
for
US Army Pvt. Peter Thompson;
Recipient of the
Congressional
Medal of Honor
was appointed the
Full Military Honors Bagpipe Soloist
at the June 22, 2013,
Grave Site Memorial Dedication
for
US Army Pvt. Peter Thompson;
Recipient of the
Congressional
Medal of Honor
"Woody,
It was my privilege to be able to organize such an Honorable Event,
and to have special, talented people like yourself to make it the best it could be.
If I could have ordered a piper, he would look, and play, just like you."
Jeannine Guern, Historic Research & Cemetery Preservation/Restoration
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It was my privilege to be able to organize such an Honorable Event,
and to have special, talented people like yourself to make it the best it could be.
If I could have ordered a piper, he would look, and play, just like you."
Jeannine Guern, Historic Research & Cemetery Preservation/Restoration
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
served Honorably as an Active Duty
United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant,
Crew Chief,
Crash ~ Fire ~ Rescue
Firefighter;
and, as Founding Pipe Major of the
First Fire Department Pipe and Drum Band in South Dakota,
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums;
Pipe Major BayBridge was appointed the
Official Firefighter Bagpipe Soloist
for the
1st Annual Sioux Falls Firefighters Association
"Step Up for Heroes" 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
at Howard Wood Field, September 19th, 2015,
in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
served Honorably as an Active Duty
United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant,
Crew Chief,
Crash ~ Fire ~ Rescue
Firefighter;
and, as Founding Pipe Major of the
First Fire Department Pipe and Drum Band in South Dakota,
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums;
Pipe Major BayBridge was appointed the
Official Firefighter Bagpipe Soloist
for the
1st Annual Sioux Falls Firefighters Association
"Step Up for Heroes" 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
at Howard Wood Field, September 19th, 2015,
in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
"Woody,
Thanks for the great job of piping for our "Step Up for Heroes".
You gave a memorable remembrance for the 343 Fallen Firefighters on 9/11.
Thanks Again!"
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
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Thanks for the great job of piping for our "Step Up for Heroes".
You gave a memorable remembrance for the 343 Fallen Firefighters on 9/11.
Thanks Again!"
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
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In cooperation with the White House Liaison Office
of the United States National Park Service,
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
was the Featured Bagpipe Soloist during
"The Patriots' Call"
at the Ellipse on the South Side of the White House
in Washington, D.C. September 14, 2013.
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On July 1st, 2017,
Pipe Major
Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
was appointed the Solo Highland Piper
for the Grave Site Internment of
Richard Thomas Donovan,
from Jefferson, Iowa; who,
while stationed in England;
during Active Duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America;
flew 35 Missions as a US Army Air Forces Waist Gunner
on a B-24 Liberator Bomber
in the 389th Bombardment Group
of the 8th Air Force.
Pipe Major
Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
was appointed the Solo Highland Piper
for the Grave Site Internment of
Richard Thomas Donovan,
from Jefferson, Iowa; who,
while stationed in England;
during Active Duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America;
flew 35 Missions as a US Army Air Forces Waist Gunner
on a B-24 Liberator Bomber
in the 389th Bombardment Group
of the 8th Air Force.
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Norwood BayBridge, Pipe Major of the Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums,
with members of the Fallen Firefighter Honor Guard
at the South Dakota State Capitol.
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with members of the Fallen Firefighter Honor Guard
at the South Dakota State Capitol.
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge as Appointed Duty Piper
with the EMS and the South Dakota Highway Patrol Honor Guards;
Funeral and Graveside Memorial, Pierre, South Dakota.
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with the EMS and the South Dakota Highway Patrol Honor Guards;
Funeral and Graveside Memorial, Pierre, South Dakota.
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Hello and Welcome.
Should you wish to appoint a Signature Highland Bagpipe Soloist
for an occasion that is significant in your life,
you, your family, friends and associates are offered a truly unique service
that will be favorably remembered; and,
bring you immediate recognition.
No matter what the circumstance:
Wedding - Anniversary - Reception - Funeral - Memorial - Commemoration
Convention - Official Dinner - Sentimental Reunion - Patriotic Observance
Charitable Fund Drive - Living History Demonstration
or Public Relations Outreach
You will gain the important notice; the affectionate esteem; and,
the genuine respect you deserve for the occasion;
making your event extremely discerning, distinctive and rewarding.
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge is fully equipped and prepared
to perform with traditionally tuned Highland bagpipes;
as well as utilizing:
customized Highland bagpipe chanters;
customized Highland bagpipe chanter reeds; and,
customized Highland bagpipe drone reeds;
to perform with symphony orchestras
in the key of Concert "A" (440 hz); and,
to perform with brass bands
in the key of Concert "B" flat (466hz).
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge also performs with
Celtic, Gaelic and Gaidhealtach'd Folk Musicians
playing his uniquely-crafted and historically-accurate
Northumbrian Border Pipes;
distinctly tuned to the ancient myxolydian "A" scale.
Interestingly, in his many years of piping across the United States,
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
has acquired one of the world's largest collections of
privately owned, military piper's uniforms;
along with a wide selection of other historically-significant,
Highland-related trappings and regalia.
Notably, you now have the opportunity to make your own choice
from this wonderfully-timeless Highland attire
so that you may enjoyably enhance; and,
sensibly compliment;
your important special occasion.
Please email your inquiry to:
NorwoodBayBridge@gmail.com
Or, if it is more convenient for you, call:
605-338-4184
to discuss your wishes,
along with the specifics which you decide
are important for your needs.
You will find that
DIGNIFYING YOUR SPECIAL EVENT
with a
Highland Bagpipe Soloist
will be an exceptional,
High-Impact Enhancement
that will always be affectionately remembered.
You will achieve the decided fulfillment of your wishes;
the complete realization of your vision; and,
a genuinely satisfying personal contentment
which you may enjoy for years to come.
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A list of Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge's
Signature Ceremonial Performances;
and
Highland Bagpiping Appointments:
- Solo Piper: New Year's Eve Festival, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
- McKenzie Highlander Piper: U.S. Athletics Olympic Triathlon, Opening Ceremony, Des Moines, IA
- Official Piper: Cancer Walk Fund Drive, Morris, MN
- "Fire Tower Piper": Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN
- McKenzie Highlander Piper: Law Enforcement Memorial Service, Iowa State Capitol Building, Des Moines, IA
- Solo Piper: EMS/Law Enforcement Ceremony, California State Capitol Building, Sacramento, CA
- MH Piper: National Guard 294th Area Support Medical Company Deployment Ceremony, "Freedom Center", Camp Dodge, IA
- Solo Piper: Unified Command Reunion, George Bush Presidential Library, College Station, TX
- Official Piper: Mountain Marathon, Black Elk Peak, Black Elk Wilderness, SD
- McKenzie Highlander Piper: Iowa State Fair, "Salute to Our Military" Veterans Parade, Des Moines, IA
- Official Piper: Siouxland Renaissance Festival, Sioux Falls, SD
- Official Piper: River City Days, Mason City, IA
- Solo Piper: Cherry Creek Park Festival, Denver, CO
- Official Piper: United Way Fund Drive, Alexandria, MN
- Official Piper: 2009 South Dakota State Fair, Huron, SD
- Official Piper: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Building Commemoration, Huron, SD
- Official Piper: "Kirkin' O' the Tartan", Northeast South Dakota Celtic Games, Aberdeen, SD
- Piper: South Dakota Air National Guard Iraq Deployment Return Ceremony, Sioux Falls, SD
- Piper: 2010 MSA Mid-Winter Conference, South Sioux City, NE
- Selected Bagpipe Soloist: 10th Annual International Pipe & Drum Massed Bands, Hotel Donaldson, Fargo, ND
- Solo Piper: Memorial Service and Tribute, Spearfish, SD
- Selected Massed Band Highland Bagpipe Soloist: St. Patrick's Dance, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: St. Patrick's Day Dinner, March Air Force Base, Riverside, California
- Pipe Major, Aberdeen Fire Pipes & Drums: Firefighter Memorial Service and Tribute, Anoka, MN
- Official Piper: 50th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration, Lincoln County, SD
- Solo Piper: Memorial Service and Tribute, Hills, MN
- Official Piper: Installation Reception, Sioux Falls, SD
- Pipe Major, Aberdeen Fire Pipes & Drums: Firefighter Memorial Service and Tribute, Morris, MN
- Pipe Major, AFP&D: "Monument to Firefighters" Unveiling Ceremony with Sculptor Benjamin Victor, Aberdeen, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Marine Corps Veteran Honor Guard Memorial Service, Huron, SD
- Piper: Honor Flight Departure Ceremony for WWII Veterans with South Dakota Governor Rounds at Joe Foss Field, SD
- Solo Piper: Open Air Wedding Ceremony, Granite Falls, MN
- Official Piper: 25th Anniversary Celebration and Commemoration, Elkader, IA
- Vietnam War Traveling Memorial Wall, Tribute to American Veterans, Opening Ceremony, Sioux Falls, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: United States Marine Corps "Arch of Swords" Ceremony, Ellendale, ND
- Official Piper: Cardinal Days Cultural Festival, South Sioux City, NE
- Pipe Major, Aberdeen Fire Pipes & Drums: North Dakota State Fair Opening Day Parade, Minot, ND
- Piper: International Massed Pipe & Drum Bands "BarnStorm!", Fourth Ave Historic District, Sioux City, IA
- Solo Piper: Private Evening Reception, Dakota Prairie Playhouse Conference Center, Madison, SD
- Solo Piper: Open Air Wedding Ceremony, Falls Park, Sioux Falls, SD
- Pipe Major, Aberdeen Fire Pipes & Drums: Winner Volunteer Fire Department Open House, Winner, SD
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Reception for Honor Flight Founder Earl Morris, Worthington, MN
- Solo Piper: Private Celebration Event, F.B.Mac's, Canton, SD
- Solo Piper: All School Assembly Bagpipe Presentation and Performance, Sunnyside Elementary, Minot, ND
- Solo Piper: Private Evening Reception and Dinner, Wild Rose Casino, Emmetsburg, IA
- Pipe Major, AFP&D: Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation's 4th Annual Applefest Celebration, Bismarck, ND
- Solo Piper: Graveside Memorial Service and Tribute, Wagner, SD
- Solo Piper: "Salute to Veterans", Military and Service Organization Tribute, VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Wedding Ceremony, St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Kimball, SD
- Piper: WWII Veterans Honor Flight Departure Ceremony with United States Senator John Thune, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Evening Reception, AmericInn Convention Center, Chamberlain, SD
- Solo Piper: Memorial Remembrance Service and Tribute, United Methodist Church, Canton, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Veteran's Day Observance for Families, Royal C. Johnson Veterans Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Last Sunday After Epiphany Service, Congregational United Church of Christ, Minot, ND
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Christmas Holiday Extravaganza, Empire Mall Cafe' Court, Sioux Falls, SD
- Pipe Major, AFP&D: Firefighter Memorial Service and Tribute, St. William's Catholic Church, Ramona, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Birthday Party Celebration, Falls Landing Restaurant, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Celebration Gathering, Corner Stone Pub, Emmetsburg, IA
- Solo Piper: Massed Pipe & Drum Band Concert and Fund Raiser, O'Kelly's, Fargo, ND
- Uniformed Duty Piper: VA Medical Center "Service of Remembrance", Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: St. Patrick's Day Employee Celebration, Sanford Health Simulation Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: St. Patrick's Day Celebration Event, Rookies Bar & Grill, Sioux Falls, SD
- Aberdeen Fire Pipes & Drums Solo Piper: Firefighter Memorial Funeral Service, Hartford, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Memorial and Remembrance Service, Bristow Cemetery, Bristow, NE
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Roller Dollz Opening Ceremony, Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Wedding Ceremony, St. Cecelia's Catholic Church, Algona, IA
- Solo Piper: Royal C. Johnson VA Medical Center Outdoor Memorial Day "Tribute to Veterans" Ceremony, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: International Evening Reception and Dance, Valiant Vineyards Events Hall, Vermillion, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Graduation Party and Luncheon, Crooks, SD
- Solo Piper: Summer Celebration Pre-Parade Show, Sioux Center, IA
- Bagpipe Soloist: 139th Brigade Support Battalion Activation Ceremony, SDSU Performing Arts Center, Brookings, SD
- Pipe Major, Aberdeen Fire Pipes & Drums: South Dakota State Fire School Parade, Aberdeen, SD
- Solo Piper: Installation Ball and Dinner, Spencer, IA
- Piper: Friendship Day Parade, Hills, MN
- Piper: Quarry Days Parade, Dell Rapids, SD
- Solo Bagpiper with Pipe Organ Duet: "Highland Cathedral" Wedding Recessional, Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermillion, SD
- Acting Pipe Major, Glacial Lakes Pipes & Drums: Fourth of July Parade, Watertown, SD
- Solo Piper: Open Air Wedding Ceremony and Reception, Onida, SD
- AFP&D Piper: "Patriot Flag" 9/11 Honor and Remembrance Ceremony, South Dakota State Capitol, Pierre, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Wedding Reception, Paxton Hotel, Omaha, NE
- AFP&D Piper: Firefighter Funeral Service and Gravesite Tribute, Watertown, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: VA Medical Center, "Service of Remembrance", Sioux Falls, SD
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Benefit for Crippled Children Charity Golf Tournament, Willow Run Golf Course, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Wedding Ceremony, St. Marks Lutheran Church, West Des Moines, IA
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Veterans Stand Down, VFW, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Graveside Observance, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Wedding Ceremony, St. John's Catholic Church, Creighton University Campus, Omaha, NE
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Private Open-Air Military Memorial, Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, MN
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Izaak Walton League "President's Birthday Party", Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Memorial Observance and Graveside Service, Lake City Union Church, Lake City, IA
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: 270th ERS Ceremonial, Sioux Falls, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: VA Medical Center, Veteran's Day Memorial Service, Sioux Falls, SD
- ASPR Piper: ICS Dinner, Hurley's, Mid-Town Manhattan, West Theater District, New York City, NY
- Solo Piper: Funeral Service, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, SD
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: "Christmas Season Opening Ceremony", Shriver's Midtown Square, Sioux Falls, SD
- AFP&D Piper: Funeral Service and Graveside Memorial, Zion Lutheran Church, Hancock, MN
- Bagpipe Soloist: 2012 Midwest Winter Session Semi-Annual Dinner, Alerus Convention Center, Grand Forks, ND
- Solo Piper: Funeral Service, Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, IA
- Salute to Veterans, Annual International Pipe & Drum Band Convocation, VFW, Fargo, ND
- Solo Piper: Sanford Hospital Research Center Employee's St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: O'Conner Plumbing and Heating Annual Open House for Valued Customers, Sioux Falls, SD
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Fresh Horses St. Patrick's Day Event, Harrisburg, SD
- Solo Piper: 90th Birthday Party Celebration, First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Funeral Service, First Lutheran Church, Mitchell, SD
- AFP&D Piper: Firefighter Funeral Service with Honor Guard Detachment, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Madison, SD
- Piper Soloist: 78th Anniversary Community Memorial Day Program with Congresswoman Kristi Noem, Sioux Falls, SD
- Piper Soloist: USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial, Sioux Falls, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Royal C. Johnson Medical Center, Spring "Service of Remembrance", Sioux Falls, SD
- Highland Bagpipe Soloist: Jamboree Days, "Afternoon-in-the-Park", Hartford, SD
- Solo Piper: Firefighter Wedding and Reception, Tea, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Memorial Service, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Outdoor Wedding and Reception, Lincoln County, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Veteran's Memorial Service, Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD
- Full Honors Bagpipe Soloist with the United States Air Force Brass Quintet, Veterans Memorial, Wellsburg, IA
- Solo Piper: Reception Dinner, Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines, IA
- Solo Piper: Wedding Ceremony, St. Michaels Catholic Church, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Physical Therapy Unit Luncheon, Sanford Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: Hurricane Sandy Interagency Memorial Service, Queens College, New York City, NY
- Solo Piper: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Health Care System Service of Remembrance, Sioux Falls, SD
- Aberdeen Fire Pipes & Drums Piper and Soloist: The Blarney Stone St. Patrick's Festival, Bismarck, ND
- Official Piper: Southeast Tech International Business Fair; Sioux Falls, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Tribute to American Servicemen and Women, Irving Veterans Memorial Park, Irving, TX
- Full Military Honors Bagpipe Soloist for Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, US Army Pvt. Peter Thompson, Lead, SD
- AFP&D Piper: Firefighter Funeral Service and Graveside Memorial, Watertown, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: US Department of Veterans Affairs Service of Remembrance, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Memorial Service, Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home, Yankton, SD
- AFP&D Piper: Opening Ceremonies, Professional Fire Fighters of South Dakota Annual Convention, Sioux Falls, SD
- Official Piper: Freedom Bird Tribute to US Armed Forces Veterans, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls, SD
- Official Piper: Vietnam Veterans of America POW-MIA Memorial Service, Veterans Memorial Park, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: National Fireworks Association Exposition, American Legion Colors Presentation, Sioux Falls, SD
- Featured Bagpipe Soloist: "The Patriots' Call", The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
- Official Piper: American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz Welcoming Ceremony, Sioux Falls, SD
- AFP&D Piper: Fire Fighter Graveside Memorial, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Aberdeen, SD
- Official Firefighter Bagpipe Soloist: 1st Annual Sioux Falls Firefighters Association "Step Up For Heroes", Sioux Falls, SD
- AFP&D Piper: Opening Ceremony, 2016 North Dakota Firefighter's Association Convention, Bottineau, ND
- Uniformed Duty Piper: VA Medical Center, Veteran's Day Memorial Service, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Private Wedding Ceremony, International Peace Garden Interpretive Center, Manitoba, Canada
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Memorial Service with Marine Corps Honor Guard, Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel, Sioux City, IA
- Uniformed Duty Piper: "Service of Remembrance" for Veterans Families, VA Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- Official Grand Marshal's Piper: St. Patrick's Day Parade; Featuring "Little Miss Shamrock", Watertown, SD
- AFP&D Piper & Soloist: Grafton Volunteer Fire Department 2017 Spring Fundraiser, Grafton, ND
- Official Piper: Southeast Tech 2017 Community Fair Open House, Sioux Falls, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Regional VA Hospital, Veterans Day Memorial Service, Sioux Falls, SD
- AFP&D Solo Piper: Retired Assistant Fire Chief Funeral and Graveside Service, Winner, SD
- Solo Piper: WWII USAAF Veteran's Internment Service with American Legion Honor Guard Detachment, Alton, IA
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: Demobilization Ceremony, G.R.B. Convention Center, Houston, TX
- AFP&D Piper: 2017 Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, Aberdeen, SD
- AFP&D Piper: The 2017 Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Service, Capitol Lake, Pierre, SD
- Uniformed Duty Piper: WWII U.S. Army Veteran Clifford O. Gilbertson Funeral Service, Ellsworth, MN
- Uniformed Duty Piper: Regional VA Hospital Veterans Day Service of Remembrance, Sioux Falls, SD
- "Emerald Isle" Bagpipe Soloist; Featuring the Studio 15 Irish Dancers; Burwell Irish Celebration, Burwell, NE
- AFP&D Piper & Soloist: Grafton Volunteer Fire Department 2018 Spring Fundraiser, Grafton, ND
- Uniformed Duty Piper: 2018 Memorial Day Service of Remembrance, VA Regional Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD
- AFRP&D Piper: North Dakota Firefighters Association 2018 Convention and Parade, Valley City, ND
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: Demobilization Ceremony, Alohilani Resort Grand Ballroom, Waikiki Beach, HI
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: Task Force Gulf Coast, Hurricane Michael Disaster Mission, Panama City, FL
- Uniformed Duty Piper: 2018 Veterans Day Service, VA Regional Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- Irish Celebration; Bagpipe Soloist; Burwell, NE
- AFRP&D Piper & Soloist: Grafton Volunteer Fire Department 2019 Fundraiser, Grafton, ND
- Uniformed Duty Piper: 2019 Memorial Day Service, VA Regional Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD
- AFRP&D Piper: North Dakota Firefighters Association 2019 Convention and Parade, Watford City, ND
- Solo Piper: WWII U.S. Army Veteran's Graveside Memorial, Spencer, IA
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: Change of Command Ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA
- Solo Piper: Deerfield Lakes 2020 Memorial Day Celebration, Deerfield Lakes, Jacksonville, FL
- Bagpipe Duet: 76th D-Day Memorial Program; The Military Museum of North Florida, Green Cove Springs, FL
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: Mission Demobilization Ceremony, Tucson, AZ
- Bagpipe Soloist: ASPR "Operation RIO" Demobilization Dinner, Laredo, TX
- AFRP&D Piper: Celebration of Life Service, Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home, LeMars, IA
- Solo Piper: "Calling of the Pipes", Holy Family Catholic Church Funeral Service, Mitchell, SD
- Solo Piper: Catholic Mass of Christian Burial and Calvary Cemetery Graveside Service, Mitchell, SD
- Solo Firefighter/Piper: 2020 South Dakota Firefighters Assn. Memorial, State Capital Rotunda, Pierre, SD
- Solo Piper: Ongoing-Education Conference, Hyatt Regency Center, DFW International Airport, Dallas, TX
- Solo Piper: Celebration of Irish Music, VA Regional Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD
- Solo Piper: Catholic Mass of Christian Burial and St. Martins Graveside Memorial, Huron, SD
- AFRP&D Piper and Soloist: Grafton Volunteer Fire Department 2021 Spring Fundraiser, Grafton, ND
- Solo Piper: "Calling of the Pipes", St. Agnes Catholic Church Funeral Service, Vermillion, SD
- AFRP&D Piper: North Dakota Firefighters Association 2021 Convention and Parade, Bowman, ND
- Solo Piper: Catholic Graveside Memorial, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Sheldon, IA
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: Patriot 21 (DOMOPS) Demobilization Ceremony, Volk Field Air Base, WI
- Solo Piper: Funeral Service and Graveside Memorial, Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Home, Milbank, SD
- AFP&D Solo Piper: Fire Chief Funeral and Graveside Memorial, Gayville, SD
- ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper: 2021 Southwest Border Operations Mission, Del Rio, TX
- Solo Piper: Law Enforcement Officer Funeral Service, Highmore SD
- Solo Piper: Wedding Ceremony, Canton, SD
- Solo Piper: Prayer Service, Hartley Funeral Home, Hartly, IA
- Solo Piper: Graveside Memorial, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Sutherland, IA
- Duty Piper: EMS Funeral and Graveside Memorial, Pierre, SD
- Solo Piper: Graveside Memorial, Calvary Cemetary, Vermillion, SD
- AFRP&D Duty Piper: 2022 South Dakota Firefighters Association Memorial, Pierre, SD
- Solo Piper: ASPR Unit Commander Retirement Dinner, Minneapolis, MN
The Studio 15 Irish Dancers with Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot
during the Irish Celebration in Burwell, Nebraska, on March 11th, 2018
during the Irish Celebration in Burwell, Nebraska, on March 11th, 2018
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Arriving at JFK International Airport aboard a USAF C-17 Globemaster troop and equipment transport aircraft;
as a member of the US Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
as a member of the US Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot, was the
Uniformed Duty Piper for the Combined Interagency Task Force
when deployed and assigned to the Federal Hurricane Sandy Superstorm Response.
(Manhattan skyline in the distance.)
"Norwood,
On behalf of the Department, our many interagency partners,
our colleagues across state and city governments in New York and New Jersey,
our non-governmental partners, and the American people,
I thank you for your hard work and dedication during
the response and ongoing recovery efforts
for Superstorm Sandy.
I want to personally thank you for your commitment to
our mission and to the American people,
and for your extraordinary service."
Sincerely,
Kathleen Sebelius
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Uniformed Duty Piper for the Combined Interagency Task Force
when deployed and assigned to the Federal Hurricane Sandy Superstorm Response.
(Manhattan skyline in the distance.)
"Norwood,
On behalf of the Department, our many interagency partners,
our colleagues across state and city governments in New York and New Jersey,
our non-governmental partners, and the American people,
I thank you for your hard work and dedication during
the response and ongoing recovery efforts
for Superstorm Sandy.
I want to personally thank you for your commitment to
our mission and to the American people,
and for your extraordinary service."
Sincerely,
Kathleen Sebelius
Secretary of Health and Human Services
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In July, 2008, Norwood BayBridge was the
Founding Pipe Major of the
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums.
The Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums
won the "Best Marching Musical Group" Award
in the North Dakota State Parade on July, 2010.
"Monument to Firefighters" Unveiling Ceremony, Aberdeen, SD
The Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums performing
during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Rutland, North Dakota
during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Rutland, North Dakota
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot, performing with members of the
Rapid City Fire & Rescue Pipes and Drums; and, the Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums;
during the 2017 Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial at the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota.
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Rapid City Fire & Rescue Pipes and Drums; and, the Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums;
during the 2017 Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial at the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota.
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper
assigned to Patriot DOMOP exercises at Volk Field Air Base, Wisconsin, 2021.
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ASPR Uniformed Duty Piper
assigned to Patriot DOMOP exercises at Volk Field Air Base, Wisconsin, 2021.
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot, appointed as AFRP&D Duty Piper, Pierre, South Dakota, 2022
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Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot, appointed as Uniformed Duty Piper,
2022 South Dakota Firefighters Association Memorial
2022 South Dakota Firefighters Association Memorial
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To do so, simply call
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot,
in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
at:
605-338-4184
You may also email:
NorwoodBayBridge@gmail.com
with your most confidential inquiry.
You may then comfortably make the right decision that's best for you; and, for your specific wishes.
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Norwood BayBridge is a Life Member of the
Air Force Sergeants Association,
Chapter 984,
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Air Force Sergeants Association,
Chapter 984,
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Norwood BayBridge is a Life Member of
Vietnam Veterans of America,
Chapter #1054
Watertown, South Dakota.
Vietnam Veterans of America,
Chapter #1054
Watertown, South Dakota.
Norwood BayBridge is a member of
American Legion Post #131,
Valley Springs, South Dakota.
Norwood BayBridge is a Life Member of
Disabled American Veterans
Chapter #1,
Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Disabled American Veterans
Chapter #1,
Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Pipe Major BayBridge was a regular Uniformed Duty Piper for the
United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Sioux Falls Regional VA Medical Center
"Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge has provided ceremonial piping at the
Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs Health Care System's quarterly Service of Remembrance
for family members of recently deceased veterans numerous times over the past years.
I recommend him without reservation to you as a ceremonial piper.
Although we have had the services of many fine pipers,
Pipe Major BayBridge brings not only excellent bagpipe music,
but a sensitivity to the needs of those for whom he is piping
that is unmatched by the Sioux Falls VA.
His repertoire allows for selection of tunes that are able
to meet the specific requirements of the occasion.
Pipe Major BayBridge scheduled time following his participation in the Services of Remembrance
to interact with the families who have questions and desire to share memories with him.
Although I have written primarily of his piping in a memorial service setting,
I have also witnessed his participation at occasions honoring Veterans of the military.
His participation at these military events was inspiring
and leads me to believe that I have witnessed only a small part
of the musical offerings Pipe Major BayBridge has to offer."
Chaplain Allan M. Holte, Coordinator,
Pastoral Care,
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
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Please click the photos below to view the gallery:
Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs Health Care System's quarterly Service of Remembrance
for family members of recently deceased veterans numerous times over the past years.
I recommend him without reservation to you as a ceremonial piper.
Although we have had the services of many fine pipers,
Pipe Major BayBridge brings not only excellent bagpipe music,
but a sensitivity to the needs of those for whom he is piping
that is unmatched by the Sioux Falls VA.
His repertoire allows for selection of tunes that are able
to meet the specific requirements of the occasion.
Pipe Major BayBridge scheduled time following his participation in the Services of Remembrance
to interact with the families who have questions and desire to share memories with him.
Although I have written primarily of his piping in a memorial service setting,
I have also witnessed his participation at occasions honoring Veterans of the military.
His participation at these military events was inspiring
and leads me to believe that I have witnessed only a small part
of the musical offerings Pipe Major BayBridge has to offer."
Chaplain Allan M. Holte, Coordinator,
Pastoral Care,
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
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Please click the photos below to view the gallery:
From the cover of Pipe Major BayBridge's
"The Pipes are Calling" music CD case:
Mention the words Highland Bagpipes and one imagines a
vividly enigmatic, historically-high-voltage instrument; along with,
inspiring tunes that touch a meaningful sentiment in young and old alike.
And, any mention of the Highland bagpipes in our complex, digital,
globally-networked, 3rd-millennial society will also decisively command
the wonderful association of Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot.
Through his many concert, theater, convention, television, military base and
civilian community outreach appearances; Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge
has contributed breathtakingly in making the Highland bagpipes
the ultimate event-benefiting instrument; which,
truly now can be called . . .of our time!
"With the brush and palette of Pipe Major BayBridge's breath and fingers,
his 'Canvas of the Highland Bagpipes' exhilarates our human spirit with colorful, Gaelic hues and tones;
giving captivating pleasure to an ever-growing audience of upwardly mobile men and women
who celebrate the intensely-compelling excellence; and, the emotionally-charged energy;
of Scottish Highland Bagpipe Music." Heartland Messenger
To order the wonderful Highland bagpipe music CD, "The Pipes are Calling" for $9.95,
make your check payable to:
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing;
or to:
Hunting With Heroes Wyoming;
or to:
Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere;
and, mail to:
Pipe Major Norwood BayBridge, FSA Scot.
2814 S. Center Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Your purchase will exclusively benefit disabled Active Duty United States Military Personnel; and,
disabled United States Military Veterans.
Note: All postage for mailing the CD(s) to you is paid for by Pipe Major BayBridge;
the shipping of the bagpipe music CD's to you is free.
100% of Pipe Major BayBridge's "The Pipes are Calling" music CD sales
are contributed to the following organizations that help Disabled Veterans:
The mission of Hunting with Heroes Wyoming is to give back to our nation's Disabled Veterans;
honoring these men and women with unique hunting, fishing and outdoor experiences.
Hunting with Heroes Wyoming offers a progressive healing environment;
where disabled veterans are welcomed and supported in a Veteran-friendly community;
where they can discover hope; and, better overcome the challenges they must continually live with.
"I’m familiar with this program because we’ve had some these Heroes hunt at our ranch. It’s a great opportunity for men and woman who have served to have a special day, or couple of days, hunting and fishing." Wyoming Governor Matt Mead
"I honestly can’t say enough about this organization. They truly care about our country’s veterans and ensuring that they give us the best hunting experience ever. This is a top-notch organization that has gone above and beyond to give back to the veteran population. The guides are the best ever and everyone involved takes time from their families and work to make sure each and every veteran has the best hunt ever. Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do to veterans and their families." Keith Estep, United States Army Veteran
I am a combat veteran with a Stage III brain tumor and life has been very hard since I left the military. I went on the 2018 hunt in Lysite and I have never met such kind, open and warm-hearted people. They took me in and changed my life. There is no way to thank them all enough. I feel invigorated and ready to move forward. Thank you all. My life will never be the same." Kirby Nebeker, United States Army Veteran
honoring these men and women with unique hunting, fishing and outdoor experiences.
Hunting with Heroes Wyoming offers a progressive healing environment;
where disabled veterans are welcomed and supported in a Veteran-friendly community;
where they can discover hope; and, better overcome the challenges they must continually live with.
"I’m familiar with this program because we’ve had some these Heroes hunt at our ranch. It’s a great opportunity for men and woman who have served to have a special day, or couple of days, hunting and fishing." Wyoming Governor Matt Mead
"I honestly can’t say enough about this organization. They truly care about our country’s veterans and ensuring that they give us the best hunting experience ever. This is a top-notch organization that has gone above and beyond to give back to the veteran population. The guides are the best ever and everyone involved takes time from their families and work to make sure each and every veteran has the best hunt ever. Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do to veterans and their families." Keith Estep, United States Army Veteran
I am a combat veteran with a Stage III brain tumor and life has been very hard since I left the military. I went on the 2018 hunt in Lysite and I have never met such kind, open and warm-hearted people. They took me in and changed my life. There is no way to thank them all enough. I feel invigorated and ready to move forward. Thank you all. My life will never be the same." Kirby Nebeker, United States Army Veteran
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc.
is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of
disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans
through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.
Golf for Injured Veterans Everywhere is a not-for-profit organization that provides a golf instructional program for eligible injured or disabled Iowa-based veterans who use the Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux Falls VA Health Care Systems. The GIVE program features a five-week training curriculum that enhances an injured veteran's and accompanying family members' mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being and improves their quality of life.
