Darrell Calvillo
Piper from Glendora, California
Darrell is a professional solo competitor, band leader, musical arranger, studio musician, teacher, band clinician, and is the proprietor of agency DC Music with over a decade of professional experience. Darrell received his first formal instruction from Jeffrey Henderson and the Glendora High School Pipe Band. Darrell has since studied music theory and performance at Citrus College. These musical foundations in combination with tutelage of master pipers Murray Henderson, Ian Whitelaw, and Seumas Coyne have gifted Darrell with extensive experience in western classical music with specialization in the Celtic genre. He has instructed and mentored numerous competition bands, performance bands, as well as individual students.
As a performer, Darrell is a member of Celtic/World band Silent Planet and also performs with various bands or a soloist throughout North America. In the recording industry, Darrell recently has been featured by Lee Whittaker, KC and the Wright Combination, and Robbie Bray. Darrell has also been in television filmings for Bridezillas, TLC, and CSI-NY.