Ed Kitlowski

Baltimore, MD

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Burns Dinner

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World Pipe Band Championships Glasgow

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With USNA Band at NHL Game Annapolis

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Ft. Mifflin Performance

Overview

Performer, teacher and Director of USNA Pipes and Drums. Have a repertoire of tunes from Celtic Nations. Have experience with varied performance venues including with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Chieftains and The Piano Guys. Played at numerous military funerals including Arlington. Can also play Scottish small pipes and provide Celtic Folk Group. I will work with you to make the day memorable.


Reviews

31 reviews

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Don M.

October 20, 2026
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Excellent!

Ed added so much to our wedding event! First class!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Don M.

October 19, 2026
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Just excellent!

Ed did a great job with the bagpipes for my son’s wedding. It added to the nod to our Scottish heritage that we were hoping for. Thank you Ed!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Lorraine S.

March 19, 2026
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We thoroughly enjoyed Ed.

We loved is knowledge, and story telling in between songs. He made our 1st Annual Bag Day celebration very exciting. Thank you!

Hired as: Bagpiper


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Maureen R.

March 16, 2026
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The best bagpiper ever!

We loved Ed! His music was beautiful! Exactly what we hoped for in every way! Ed was so accommodating and is an amazing musician!!

Hired as: Bagpiper, Celtic Music


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Amy J.

March 10, 2026
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Professional and friendly!!

Ed was great! Would definitely hire him again.

Hired as: Bagpiper

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Insurance: $25,000 - I work with an insurance provider that can provide coverage for any event.

What to expect

My fee is based on time required and play list. I will work with you to create music for your event. I have an extensive repertoire and can include a lecture format and audience participation. I have published articles on the history of bagpiping. I can even teach a few easy folk dances.

About

I have over 40 years experience playing the bagpipes in a variety of venues. I have led several pipe bands and have competed at the highest level of amateur competition. I have played in several folk groups. I lived in Scotland and spent many summers in Cape Breton which has given me a grounding in Celtic music. I have also explored and can play music from Brittany and Galicia. I am currently the Director of the US Naval Academy Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers which requires both teaching and performing. I work with people to individualize the performances and events, both musically and visually. It is your event and I want to ensure the music fits your vision.

Services offered

Past booked events

October 2026

17

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Bel Air, MD

16

Friday

Rehearsal Dinner

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Bel Air, MD

03

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 6:15pm

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Deale, MD

June 2026

30

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Monrovia, MD

April 2026

29

Wednesday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

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Washington, DC

24

Friday

Nonprofit Event

8:00am - 9:00am

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Washington, DC

March 2026

18

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

7:30pm - 7:45pm

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Glen Burnie, MD

14

Saturday

House Party

7:30pm - 8:15pm

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Ellicott City, MD

08

Sunday

Personal Occasion

12:30pm - 12:45pm

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Annapolis, MD

December 2025

14

Sunday

Christmas Party

3:00pm - 3:45pm

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McLean, VA

06

Saturday

Sporting Event

1:30pm - 2:00pm

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Alexandria, VA

October 2025

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 5:45pm

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Crownsville, MD

18

Saturday

Fundraiser

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Ijamsville, MD

August 2025

16

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

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Lutherville Timonium, MD

May 2025

15

Thursday

Worship Service

10:00am - 11:00am

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Alexandria, VA

April 2025

30

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Washington, DC

16

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:30pm

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Great Falls, VA

March 2025

28

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:45am

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Washington, DC

15

Saturday

Nightclub Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Sykesville, MD

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Myersville, MD

15

Saturday

Convention/Trade Show

9:00am - 10:00am

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Frederick, MD

December 2024

15

Sunday

House Party

5:30pm - 6:15pm

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McLean, VA

November 2024

23

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 6:45pm

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Chantilly, VA

October 2024

05

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Willow Street, PA

September 2024

21

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

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Davidsonville, MD

August 2024

31

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Washington, DC

09

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 10:15am

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Ft Myer, VA

June 2024

13

Thursday

School Assembly

7:30am - 10:30am

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Clarksburg, MD

08

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:00am

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Wrightsville, PA

07

Friday

Sporting Event

7:00am - 7:45am

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Avondale, PA

May 2024

01

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Washington, DC

April 2024

18

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

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Annapolis, MD

13

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Sykesville, MD

06

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Baltimore, MD

March 2024

17

Sunday

Holiday Party

12:00pm - 4:30pm

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Stevensville, MD

07

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Annapolis, MD

February 2024

10

Saturday

Cocktail Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Herndon, VA

December 2023

02

Saturday

Parade

11:00am - 1:00pm

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Alexandria, VA

July 2023

23

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

10:30am - 11:00am

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Herndon, VA

May 2023

26

Friday

Personal Occasion

12:00pm - 12:15pm

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Baltimore, MD

21

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:15pm

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Reston, VA

April 2023

30

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Essex, MD

March 2023

17

Friday

Campus Event

11:00am - 1:30pm

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Baltimore, MD

January 2023

16

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

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Bel Air, MD

October 2022

29

Saturday

Worship Service

10:30am - 11:30am

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Ridgely, MD

May 2022

19

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 11:15am

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Annapolis, MD

March 2022

24

Thursday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 6:30pm

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Clarksville, MD

19

Saturday

Restaurant/Bar Event

4:00pm - 6:00pm

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York, PA

18

Friday

Holiday Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Havre De Grace, MD

16

Wednesday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:30pm

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Forest Hill, MD

February 2022

26

Saturday

Personal Occasion

6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Hyattsville, MD

December 2021

17

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

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Baltimore, MD

October 2021

17

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 11:00am

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Crownsville, MD

June 2021

19

Saturday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

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Cochranville, PA

19

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

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Brentwood, MD

May 2021

30

Sunday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:15pm

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Oakton, VA

16

Sunday

Personal Occasion

11:00am - 11:30am

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Bel Air, MD

March 2021

13

Saturday

Product Promotion

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Baltimore, MD

06

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

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Bel Air, MD

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