Chase Hamilton
- Caldwell, NJ
- Bagpiper
- Contact for rates
Frank D. said
“We have Chase come down to play at our Irish Pub for all events. He is by far the best piper that has ever walked in our doors of 35 + years being open. ”
Andrew O'Sullivan Bagpiping
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
Terri R.
March 19, 2024Andrew'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.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Sister P. P. D.
March 7, 2023Leprechaun 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, 2022Truly 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, 2022Great 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, 2021Wonderful job
Andrew was on time, did a wonderful job, and had great suggestions for my fathers funeral service.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
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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