Andrew O'Sullivan Bagpiping

Freehold, NJ

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I provide musical support at services and events on the Great Highland Bagpipe and the Scottish Smallpipes. Wakes, Weddings, Funerals, retirement ceremonies, birthday parties, baptisms, anything that you would need bagpipes for.


Reviews

13 reviews

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Terri R.

March 19, 2024
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Andrew's performance was great!

Andrew arrived early to practice and warm up in another room. The echoing sound exited the residents. He was very good, explained some history and even played a few songs requested by the residents. His performance made the event a success! Thank you Andrew! We will love to have him visit the community again in the future.

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Sister P. P. D.

March 7, 2023
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Leprechaun Walk

Andrew O'Sullivan is an excellent Bagpiper, very proficient on the instrument and courteous and professional as well. We would recommend him for any occasion.

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Edward B.

September 28, 2022

Truly Amazing Wedding Piping

My wife and I hired Andrew for our wedding both for the Ceremony and for piping the cocktail hour. From playing all our recessional / processional requests to the delightful selection he put together for the cocktail hour for counties appropriate to our family's heritage, the lovely music he provided made our wedding truly something special! An amazingly talented piper, I'd recommend Andrew to anyone!

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Alyson C.

March 27, 2022
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Great performance

Very happy with Andrew’s performance. He was on time. All the guests enjoyed him as well.

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Debra E.

October 25, 2021
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Wonderful job

Andrew was on time, did a wonderful job, and had great suggestions for my fathers funeral service.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

What to expect

You can expect a smart looking, good sounding bagpiper that can perform at a myriad of events that include Weddings, funerals, baptisms, birthday parties, retirement parties, memorial services, or any type of event where you think you would need a bagpiper.

About

Hello!

I have been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes since 2005. I started with the Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch and currently play with Catamount Pipe Band in Vermont. While I was in college, I took lessons under Iain MacHarg and was the Pipe Major of the Norwich University Pipes & Drums. During my time at Norwich, I served as the Regimental Piper for the Corps of Cadets and played at many events that included memorial ceremonies, military balls, and other ceremonies for the Corps. I graduated from Norwich in 2015 with a BS in Civil Engineering

I currently live in Freehold, NJ and have a deep interest in piping and other aspect of Gaelic culture.

Additional booking notes

The Great Highland Bagpipes are a loud instrument, so they do not need a microphone most of the time. The Highland bagpipes are better suited for an outdoor environment, but they can be played indoors (it's just very loud).

Services offered

Past booked events

March 2025

15

Saturday

Cocktail Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Plainsboro, NJ

March 2024

16

Saturday

Cocktail Party

4:30pm - 5:00pm

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Plainsboro, NJ

March 2023

05

Sunday

Fundraiser

12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Margate City, NJ

September 2022

17

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Avon By The Sea, NJ

March 2022

26

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 7:15pm

•

Union, NJ

November 2021

05

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 12:15pm

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Auburn, ME

October 2021

09

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 2:45pm

•

Plattsburgh, NY

September 2021

16

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:15pm

•

South Portland, ME

August 2021

22

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 6:00pm

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South Freeport, ME

21

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 5:15pm

•

Harpswell, ME

July 2021

31

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:30pm

•

Burlington, VT

10

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 2:15pm

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Seabrook Beach, NH

June 2021

26

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 1:30pm

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Gardiner, ME

April 2021

29

Thursday

Surprise

7:30pm - 7:45pm

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Strafford, NH

February 2021

13

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Whitefield, NH

June 2020

07

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Freehold, NJ

April 2019

27

Saturday

Personal Occasion

11:00am - 11:45am

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Sugarloaf, PA

December 2018

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Cape May, NJ

June 2017

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:30pm

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New Brunswick, NJ

March 2017

17

Friday

Nonprofit Event

9:30am - 10:15am

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Barnegat, NJ

September 2016

18

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 5:45pm

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Sea Bright, NJ

June 2015

16

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

9:00pm - 12:00am (Wed)

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Toms River, NJ

Set list

For Funerals:
Slow airs/marches such as: Mingulay Boat Song, Skye Boat Song, Mist Covered Mountains, Dawning of the Day, March of the King of Laois, The Minstrel Boy, Lord Lovat's Lament.
Hyms: Here I am Lord, The Day Thou Gavest, Come Thy Fount of Every Blessings, Amazing Grace, For the Beauty of the Earth.

Weddings:
Quick Marches such as: Mairi's Wedding, Nut Brown Maiden, Murdo's Wedding, The Wearing of the Green, The Rowan Tree
Retreat Marches such as: Castle Dangerous, Colin's Cattle, Green Hills of Tyrol, Lochanside
Dance music that includes Jigs, Reels, Slides, Strathspeys, Hornpipes, Polkas, and Highlands.

For other occasions:
Pretty much what you want to hear.

Influences and inspiration

Iain MacHarg, Mike MacNintch, Cape Breton and Gaelic Style piping.

Setup requirements

I only need a chair with out arms if I am playing the Scottish Smallpipes. They need to be played sitting down.

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