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. ”
Jim McGilvery Bagpipes Philadelphia
Highland Cathedral wedding processional
Wedding at Ss Peter & Paul Cathedral
Piping out the bride...
Leading the procession in front of Independence Hall
Bryn Mawr Convocation
Claddagh Fund Volunteer
Private Party
Convention for Mango Languages
Police Recognition Night
St. Patrick's Weekend in Wilmington, DE
Overview
Great Highland Bagpipe services for the PA, NJ, DE & MD areas. Playing for beginnings, ends and life's every day celebrations in between. Jim has played weddings, funerals, birthday parties, golf outings, conventions, private & public St. Patrick's Day celebrations, participated in countless parades and pipe band competitions with the Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band, busked from Bourbon Street to South Street and has been booked by (and wandered into) a couple of pubs here and there.
Reviews
21 reviews
Deb P.
July 5, 2026Fabulous!! He helped create the proper atmosphere for the ev
Jim was the Bag Piper at the Pottstown Fourth of July Parade, marching one-mile down High Street in the heat and humidity like we’ve never seen before.
(And coincidentally, it fit right in with the FIFA celebrations going on now. No Scotland, no fun! )
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Wl B.
June 27, 2026Absolutely Wonderful
Jim played the bagpipes for a family burial service. His professionalism and music were everything we hoped for. I can't express how much this meant to me.
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Monique R.
May 26, 2026Relay For Life of Bucks County
He was very impactful during our luminaria ceremony!
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Francis X. O.
October 14, 2024Excellent
Jim was excellent. Provided family and friends with a great variety of tunes.
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Jim McGilvery Bagpipes Philadelphia
Thank you Francis! What a beautiful day!
Booking information
Price range: $175.00 - $500.00
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 90 minutes
What to expect
A courteous and caring musician who takes his music very seriously. Somebody who will listen to your needs and will consult on uses of a piper if needed. Somebody who will provide the soundtrack to your most important moments. On time, every time in Scottish or Irish attire.
About
Jim McGilvery is among the hardest working pipers in the Philadelphia region. Jim has studied under some of the finest pipers around. The highlight of Jim's piping career to date has been performing along side the Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band with the legendary Chieftains on stage at the Kimmel Center in downtown Philadelphia, PA. Jim performs for "Beginnings, ends and life's everyday celebrations in between". He is a 5-star reviewed soloist who also performs with multiple pipers/drummers upon request. Specializing in weddings, funerals and bar appearances as well as all kinds of private and corporate events, Jim will bring his fun and entertaining style of piping with traditional Irish or Scottish attire to your event!
Additional booking notes
No requirements needed on your end unless a venue has rules about pipers on premises, i.e., a church may not allow a piper inside or if they do, you might need to coordinate with the organist prior.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
September 2026
05
Saturday
Surprise
1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Tobyhanna, PA
Past booked events
July 2026
04
Saturday
Parade
9:30am - 11:30am
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Pottstown, PA
June 2026
06
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
May 2026
16
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Bristol, PA
March 2026
28
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Bethlehem, PA
October 2024
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Villanova, PA
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Havre De Grace, MD
02
Wednesday
Retirement Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Lafayette Hill, PA
May 2023
06
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
October 2022
30
Sunday
Religious Celebration
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Pottstown, PA
January 2022
19
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Cheltenham, PA
March 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
Reading, PA
13
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
August 2020
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Ridley Park, PA
01
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Ridley Park, PA
May 2020
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Bear, DE
14
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bryn Mawr, PA
January 2019
27
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Phoenixville, PA
November 2018
21
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Philadelphia, PA
October 2018
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Ewing, NJ
June 2018
02
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Media, PA
March 2018
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Moorestown, NJ
February 2018
28
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:15pm
•
Wrightstown, NJ
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Collingswood, NJ
October 2017
30
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 10:45am
•
Philadelphia, PA
June 2017
23
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Blue Bell, PA
March 2017
18
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Levittown, PA
February 2017
18
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Vineland, NJ
December 2016
11
Sunday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Collegeville, PA
October 2016
22
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
10:30am - 10:45am
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Cinnaminson, NJ
June 2016
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Villanova, PA
14
Tuesday
Sporting Event
8:00am - 12:00pm
•
Merchantville, NJ
May 2016
26
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Penndel, PA
17
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Bethlehem, PA
January 2016
02
Saturday
Villanova Chapel
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
Set lists are customized but a sampling of some often played tunes include:
Amazing Grace
Happy Birthday
Scotland the Brave
Highland Cathedral
Danny Boy
Nearer My God to Thee
Going Home
My Home
Fields of Athenry
Marie's Wedding
St. Patrick's Day
Gary Owen
Flower of Scotland
Irish Washerwoman
Setup requirements
No equipment needed
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