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Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire Top Performer

Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire

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4.97 
(77 reviews)
  • Halifax, NS
  • Bagpiper
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $180 and up
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Scotland the Brave
  • 1. Scotland the Brave
  • 2. Skye Boat Song (Outlander Theme)
  • 3. The Pumpkin's Fancy
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Wedding at Cranberry Creek Gardens.

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Piping out the bride and groom.

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Piper in the vines at Legends Estates Winery

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80th Birthday Surprise

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Glenerin Inn Wedding

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Piping procession of graduates at University of Waterloo

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Staying cool with the bride and groom

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Introducing the new Witches' Blood Tartan

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Piping in recipients of Kitchener-Conestoga's 150 for Canada 150 Awards

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Photoshoot at Doon Mills with Sylvia Pond

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Overview

***Now serving Halifax area and Nova Scotia***
I believe in providing great customer service and a world-class performance. When you hire a bagpiper like me, one who takes pride in maintaining their finely-tuned instrument, you’re guaranteed to get your money’s worth.

I have invested in a well-tailored attire that means I always look professional at my gigs. The tartans of my kilts are Black Stewart and The Witches' Blood. You can see both in the photos above. If you have a preference in what I wear for your photos, please let me know.

Make your next special event memorable with Great Highland Bagpipe music!


77 Reviews

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Elisabeth B. • May 16, 2022

Wonderful Addition to Graveside Service

Andrew was a most appreciated during our small, graveside interment for my grandmother. He was professional, early, and so kind. He played beautifully and it really made her burial all the more meaningful, just as she had wanted. Thank you so much Andrew, we appreciated your services so much, good luck out East!

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Shayna C. • November 14, 2021

Booked Andrew for our wedding ceremony - amazing!

Andrew played the bagpipes for our wedding ceremony and for never having met before the wedding day, and only communicating via email prior, he was bang on and created the exact vibes and music I always envisioned at my wedding. Andrew has great communication, great customer
service, was prompt and friendly and extremely talented with his playing! I truly felt like a piece of Scottish culture was truly present in our day which is all I wanted to represent my late
grandmother and Andrew delivered that perfectly. Thank you!!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your wedding ceremony, Shayna!

Thank you for your kind words,
Andrew

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Kim D. • November 4, 2021

Amazing Grace

Andrew played for the internment of my father's ashes. Dad always loved Amazing Grace on the bag pipes so I knew I needed to have it played during the ceremony.
It was a simple service made all the more beautiful and special with the addition of his bag pipe music. Andrew was professional, courteous and ensured everything was perfect.
Thank you so much, Andrew!!!

Hired as:
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
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Jennifer H. • October 28, 2021

Would highly reccommend

He arrived early, looked great, sounded great. It was a nice addition to our small family grave-side service. Thank you

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Funeral Music, Bagpiper
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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

It was an honour and pleasure to play for your father’s graveside service. Thank you for your kind review!
Andrew

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Clare M. • October 27, 2021

Professional, prompt, very accommodating, great musician

Thank you Andrew for accepting our request at such short notice to provide the music at the beginning of our Celebration of Life for my sister. You provided exactly the right accompaniment to this event. The family was very impressed with your piping.

Hired as:
Funeral Music
Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire

Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Clare,

It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your sister’s celebration of life!

Thank you for your kind words,
Andrew

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Noah H. • October 21, 2021

Andrew was everything we could have asked for!

I book Andrew to play the Bagpipes as my soon-to-be wife walked down the aisle and back out at the end. Throughout the process he was great to communicate with, quick to reply, and asked helpful questions that made me less worried about the process. On the day of, he showed up well in advance to get warmed up and make sure he knew exactly what we wanted him to do. And when the time came he crushed it! He was perfectly timed with cues and his mid-song stops were not awkward at all. Super happy and grateful - and if you haven't figured it out yet I would definitely recommend the Piper in the Burg!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Wow, Noah! Thanks for your glowing review. I really appreciate it. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!

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Erika C. • October 11, 2021

Skilled Piper

Showed up on time and played beautifully:)

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Erika and Derek,

It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your wedding reception entrance.

Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!
Andrew

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Chris • September 17, 2021

Very personable, did a excellent job on the surprise

Piper in the burg played amazing for my wife and I on our anniversary.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Chris! I had a blast playing for you and your family!

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Andrew • August 18, 2021

Excellent playing on short notice.

Andrew did a wonderful job playing at my parents anniversary on short notice. He was accommodating and went above and beyond. I can’t recommend him enough for anyone looking for a piper.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks so much for your kind words and for booking me, Andrew. It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your parents 50th anniversary!

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Jacqueline H. • June 27, 2021

Fabulous

Thank you Andrew for a wonderful performances. You are professional and extremely talented. You added a sense of home to our wedding. Great job!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words, Jacqueline! It was a pleasure and an honour to be a part of your wedding!
Slainte mhath,
Andrew

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Vicky R. • May 10, 2021

Wonderful piper

Andrew performed beautifully for my dad on short notice. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. He responded to my request quickly and was very accommodating. Thank you Andrew. We will all remember this for the rest of our lives.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words Vicky. It was an honour to play for your father!

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Cathy F. • April 10, 2021

Excellent Experience! Highly Recommended.

Andrew was hired during Covid to do an outside mini-concert for my father's 95th birthday. His service, presentation, skills and kindness could not have been of a higher standard! The event was so well received and I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you so much for your kind words Cathy. It was a pleasure and an honour to play for your father’s 95th birthday!

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Christine M. • November 19, 2020

The Birthday Celebration was a Smash Hit

This note is to express our grateful thanks to Andrew for playing the bagpipes on the occasion of our mother's birthday, outside of the Nursing Home. Andrew made the day !
We were delighted with Andrew's playing. We are still receiving compliments from friends and family and those who stopped to listen in. Andrew came dressed in full regalia, played beautifully and spoke so graciously to our elderly and disabled mother, making her the 'Star' of the show.
The gift Andrew has given all of us can never be repaid.
The day was a great success. Even today, two weeks later, mom said, " it was the best Birthday I ever had! We will have to have Andrew again!" And we will !!

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Kristie K. • October 12, 2020

Perfect Piping... even in a Pandemic!

Would 100% recommend... Andrew was so friendly and easy to work with through our wedding planning. Andrew added such a special touch to our wedding day, and our guests frequently told us how much they enjoyed his piping! Thanks for making our ceremony vision come to life!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words and the honour of being a part of your wedding ceremony!

Best wishes,
Andrew

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Julia W. • July 10, 2020

The BEST Birthday Gift

I can't say enough about how great Andrew is. I booked him on somewhat of a whim (less than 48 hours before the event) as a surprise for my mom's birthday. I am so glad that I did and I would do it again in a heartbeat. He is organized and punctual: he sent me a quote within 10 minutes of me posting my event, made himself available for a phone call that same night, and arrived right on time the day of. As he played for us during the COVID-19 pandemic, he took physical distancing very seriously, which we appreciated. Most important, his music is beautiful and he himself is charming and engaging. Look no further and book him NOW!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words Julia. It was a such a pleasure to be invited into your family’s intimate celebration of your mother’s birthday. Best wishes and good health to you and your family!! Slainte mhath!

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Sandy W. • June 8, 2020

Covid Birthday Drive-by

Andrew replied to my request under 12 hours of the performance time. We enjoyed his music as he played on the city sidewalk and we safely social distanced.

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Jennifer B. • March 10, 2020

Thank you Andrew

Andrew was punctual, well prepared, and hisMusic brought tears of remembrance to every eye
He gave the emotional depth and range to our celebration of life
Thank you, from all of us

Hired as:
Funeral Music, Bagpiper
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Judy R. • October 19, 2019

Birthday Surprise

Andrew came to our home and played the bag pipes as a surprise for our daughter’s special birthday. The setting in our backyard under the trees was perfect. He played several Scottish favourites as well as medleys and also took requests. We had a lovely visit with him as well. He was the highlight of our day. We would DEFINITELY recommend Andrew for any occasion. You will not be disappointed.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words and inviting me into your home Judy. It was a pleasure!

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Leah H. • October 12, 2019

A professional and welcomed guest!

Andrew was very easy to work with, planning and coordination were very straightforward. On our wedding day, he arrived well prepared (and well dressed!) and was the perfect balance of blending in and standing out. We appreciated how low maintenance he was throughout the entire process, and many of our guests commented on what he added to our ceremony. Thank you Andrew !!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words Leah! It was an honour and a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day!

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Thomas M. • October 8, 2019

Gardens wedding

Absolutly amazing! he was a true proffesional and is extremly talented he really made our wedding day complete

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words Tom! It was an honour to be a part of your wedding day.

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Karen W. • August 8, 2019

Two bagpipes up!

Thanks to Andrew we opened our regatta weekend with a great performance! Thanks Andrew for making our event so successful! Loved having you at the yacht club!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

It was my pleasure to play at the Regatta.
Thanks again,
Andrew

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Glenn M. • July 30, 2019

Talented Bagpiper

Andrew was able to accommodate a last minute request to play at our wedding. He ensured the songs we wanted to hear were played. He wowed our guests. Excellent job!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks for your kind words, Glenn! It was my pleasure to pipe for your big day.
Thanks again,
Andrew

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Mary O. • July 22, 2019

Five Stars!

Andrew played the bagpipes at my wedding over the weekend. He sounded amazing and everyone just loved him! He helped me with choosing the right music and answered all my questions. I definitely recommend him.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words, Mary! It was a pleasure to entertain you and your guests.
Best wishes,
Andrew

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Laura M. • April 11, 2019

Great piper

Very professional and personable. Will hire again

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Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Bagpiper
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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks for having me play for my first Tartan Day Celebration! Really enjoyed it!
Andrew

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Rob M. • March 31, 2019

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Excellent

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Rob! It was an honour to play at a 65th wedding anniversary celebration!

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Kim J. • March 21, 2019

Piper

Amazing job.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Kim! It was an honour to play at your mother’s funeral!

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Lyndsay E. • January 2, 2019

What an incredible addition to our evening!

My parents are from Ayr, Scotland, and growing up, there was never a shortage of Scottish tradition and culture in our house. Every New Year’s Day is our Hogmanay celebration which usually includes 40 or so of our family and friends enjoying traditional Scottish fare. This year, as a surprise to my Dad, we hired Andrew to pipe in our house for our guests. What a surprise, some wet eyes, and some very proud Scots. Thank you Andrew for your amazing talent and blowing everyone away!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Lyndsay,
It was an honour to be invited into your family’s home and to be a part of your Hogmanay Celebration.

Thank you for your hospitality and kind words!
Andrew

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Carole L. • December 28, 2018

Andrew's a top-notch professional

Andrew was prompt, kitted out, and ready to play as guests arrived at the memorial for my mother in Burlington. With only a few days notice, he especially learned a tune that I had requested for the occasion. His playing was excellent. I recommend him highly.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Carole,
It was my pleasure playing for your mother’s memorial and fulfilling your tune requests!

Thanks for your kind words,
Andrew

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Chris • November 5, 2018

Great job thanks for helping

Andrew did an awesome job with the Elmira Sugar Kings Remembrance day ceremony.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks for having me be a part of your Remembrance Service!

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Colleen F. • October 29, 2018

Piper for the University of Waterloo Convocation

Andrew (the "Piper in the Burg" ) really helped us up our game for a very special University of Waterloo Convocation ceremony for Fall Convocation when we installed our 11th Chancellor, Dominic Barton. With an audience of 2,500 family and friends of our graduates, and 97 faculty, staff dignitaries and special VIPs taking part in the ceremony, he piped in our Chancellor's Party which had everyone rise to stand. This made their entrance extra special, including our special guest, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, LG of Ontario. With her Honour present to address convocation, Andrew also played the Vice Regal Salute on stage to welcome her in a fitting way.

Andrew was very easy to work with, very responsive on a short deadline, researched the music we requested, came to an early rehearsal to ensure we had the route and timing down for the procession, and also helped support us after the fact for a video. I would highly recommended Andrew as a piper for high-profile events with dignitaries.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Colleen! It was an honour to be a part of this monumental occasion at the University of Waterloo.

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Genevieve N. • October 29, 2018

Beautiful bagpiping that wowed guests

We really enjoyed working with Andrew for our wedding! He was incredibly professional and responsive and his performance was a highlight of the day. Many wedding guests commented on how much they loved the music and have been asking to have Piper in the Burg perform at their own events.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words Gen! It was my pleasure to be a part of your wedding day!

All the best,
Andrew

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Mike L. O. M. R. • October 8, 2018

Lush Wedding at the Elora Mill

Andrew was AMAZING! A pleasant surprise for the guests! I wish he could have played all night! I definitely recommend him!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks so much Maria and Mike!! I hope the rest of your night went well! Would love to see more photos when available! Best wishes,
Andrew

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Melissa F. • September 25, 2018

Couldn't have asked for a better performance

From the very start Andrew was fabulous and willing to work with us for our wedding.
He is amazing what he does and there wasn't a dry eye in the church when he was playing.
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks so much for your kind words Melissa! Best wishes to you and Scott!

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Julia Z. • September 11, 2018

Amazing!

Andrew was absolutely amazing! His skill as a Piper is incredible and my family found the music both comforting and a loving tribute to our father. I plan on booking him again.

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Funeral Music, Bagpiper
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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Julia!
It was an honour to play for your father’s memorial!

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Ronald J. • August 25, 2018

Excellent performance!

Andrew was generous with his time and his music. My wife and I enjoyed his playing and getting to know him a little. He played just for the two of us and added so much to our private anniversary celebration.
I highly recommend him.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Ron! It was a pleasure to be welcomed into your home to play for this intimate occasion! Happy anniversary!

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Stefanie P. • August 25, 2018

Excellent

We hired Andy for our wedding ceremony. He was excellent. My father-in-law is Scottish and he loved Andy. Andy helped with song selection, made recommendations, and was great to work with! Thanks!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Stef!
It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day! Best wishes to you and Will!

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Maureen D. • August 21, 2018

Piper in the Burg! Awesome!

Professional, personable and a real delight.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Maureen,
It was a pleasure playing for Ena’s 80th?!?
Thanks for the great pictures and for having me play!
Andrew

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Sandy E. • August 2, 2018

Celebration of Life

You Andrew came on time and was very pleasant.He asked if we had any request and played them for us. Andrew is very Talented and we where so honoured he played for us.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Sandy,

It was my honour to play for your brother’s Celebration of Life!

Thanks again,
Andrew

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Michaela T. • June 26, 2018

Great bagpipe music for our event

Andrew's music is a key feature of our convocation events, and something our grads look forward to!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Michaela! Always a pleasure piping for Renison University College!

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Judith O. • June 17, 2018

Piper Andrew - an inspired choice!

We cannot thank Andrew enough for his bagpipe music at our father's graveside service. Andrew played brilliantly and his piping added great richness to our service. Andrew is Incredibly talented - he makes the bagpipes soar. Andrew was very cooperative, punctual and flexible. We know that our dad in Heaven was listening with a smile as he heard the bagpipes at his service - he loved them so. Thank you Andrew!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks again Judy! It was an honour to pipe for your father's graveside service!

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Carol A. A. C. • June 15, 2018

Wedding

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our son and new daughter-in-law's wedding.
It was great to hear the pipes out in the open and heralding their marriage.
We certainly will contact you when we are next in need of your services.
With our warm thanks.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks for your kind words. I look forward to working with you again!
Andrew

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Tahirih N. • June 7, 2018

Great!

The bagpipes really made the burial special. Thank you so much!

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Funeral Music, Bagpiper
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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you Tahirih! It was an honour to pipe for your mother's interment!
Andrew

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Meaghan M. • June 4, 2018

Mattamy Homes Fun Day

Andrew was a great surprise for many of our employees! He was an added bonus to our Scottish theme employee appreciation day. He was prompt, professional, and a very talented Bagpipe player!

Andrew thank you for your help with picking the tunes :)

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you Meaghan for your support of my piping services!
Andrew

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Linda O. • May 15, 2018

Andrew was excellent!

He played really wonderfully and completed my mom’s memorial. Right from the initial quote, Andrew was extremely professional. I highly recommend him!!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks so much for your kind words and for choosing my piping services! It was an honour to pipe for your mother’s celebration of life.

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Meagan S. • May 5, 2018

Amazing!!

Andrew was spectacular! So professional, an amazing person and an amazing talent. Everyone was so thrilled with the surprise, especially the guests of honour!!
Thank you for adding the wow to our evening!

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Bagpiper
Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire

Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Meagan,
Thanks so much for your kind words and hospitality last night!
It was an honour to be a part of this special night,
Andrew

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Katie H. • March 26, 2018

St. Patrick's Day Wedding

Thank you Andrew for playing at my wedding this past St. Patrick's Day (2018). I had nothing but compliments from the guests regarding your playing. Thank you so much for being a part of Mitch and my special day. We could not have asked for it to go more smoothly - you played exactly what we were looking for. Would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a piper.

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Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Bagpiper
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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Katie! It was an honour to play your ceremony music on St. Patrick’s Day!

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Stone C. • March 18, 2018

Andrew was amazing

Andrew did an excellent job entertaining our audience and customers. He is very talented and truly made our St. Patrick's Day event an experience that our team and our customers will never forget. I highly recommend Andrew for anybody that is looking for a professional and talented bagpiper.

Looking forward to working with him again.

Thanks, Andrew!

Hired as:
Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Bagpiper
Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire

Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Stone!
Can’t remember the last time I did a gig at 11 pm, but it was pleasure!
Hope I can work with you again as well,
Andrew

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Sabrina H. • January 30, 2018

The best bagpiper around!

We use Andrew frequently for events at our Scottish pub Scran & Dram and he's always exceptional. Very reliable, professional, easy to work with, and of course an amazing bagpiper! No hesitations at all to highly recommend him to anyone looking for bagpiping services.

Hired as:
Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Bagpiper
Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire

Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Sabrina,

Thank you for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to play at the Scran and Dram Scottish Public House! Oh, and the "scran and drams" are always great there, too!

See you soon,
Andrew

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Lindsie D. • January 29, 2018

Authentic Scottish Experience

Andrew performed for us on Robbie Burns day here at Luther Village on the Park. He finished off our Robbie Burns celebration by playing classic songs and inviting residents to sing along. It was a terrific performance and we look forward to having Andrew back!

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Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire

Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Lindsie,
It was my pleasure to perform for and chat with all the residents and staff!

Thanks,

Andrew

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Sheena M. • January 29, 2018

Excellent

Andrew piped at our mother's celebration of life and Robbie Burns Party. He did an excellent job. He arrived on time and played the tunes we asked for. He was a great addition.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Hi Sheena,

Thank you for your kind words and the McLeod hospitality on Saturday night. I have enjoyed the multiple gigs I have played for you and your family!

Thanks again,

Andrew

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Pat S. • December 30, 2017

great!

Very professional and excellent! Highly recommend!!

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Melissa S. • November 6, 2017

Amazing and Talented

Andrew piped for our wedding and he made the day extremely special. We had a few unique things we wanted and he was more than accommodating. He was a pleasure to work with.

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Celtic Music, Irish / Scottish Entertainment, Wedding Band, Bagpiper
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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words, Melissa! It was my pleasure to help make your day ‘extremely special!’

Andrew

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Nicola M. • October 15, 2017

perfect bagpiper for our wedding

Andrew did a great job. He was professional and friendly. His piping added an extra special touch to our wedding. Thanks Andrew!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Honoured to help add a special touch to your wedding day.

Best wishes in your new marriage!

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Heather L. • October 14, 2017

Fantastic experience!

Andrew played the bagpipes at our wedding ceremony. He looked absolutely fantastic and sounded amazing, he brought tears to the eyes of myself and our guests. He was very professional, punctual and so sweet to work with. I would recommend him to everyone. Thank you Andrew!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words Heather!

It was an honour to help make your special day memorable for you and your guests.

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Tara A. • August 6, 2017

Engagement party turned wedding

Andrew was amazing! We were celebrating our engagement with a backyard party and hired Andrew. He began piping to announce that it was actually a surprise wedding! He was very professional and the crowd loved him! Thanks again, Andrew!

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

My pleasure Tara! Congratulations!

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Allison G. • June 26, 2017

Great Experience with Piper in the Burg

I'm glad I chose Piper in the Burg for the interment of my father. Andrew was reasonably priced, helpful with suggestions for event, prompt, and discreet. The piping was excellent, and the mourners were impressed. Andrew was super easy to talk to, and payment was simple as well. I highly recommend using Piper in the Burg for your events.

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Elyssa V. • May 16, 2017

AMAZING!!!

Andrew was so wonderful & professional not only on our wedding day but leading up to it. He would quickly answer any questions we had, was very helpful, and arrived extra early to make sure everything was perfect. He not only did our wedding but my aunts as well and hearing his music is breath taking. We had so many compliments about the bag pipes. He did such an unbelievable job & the day would not have been the same without him! I would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone !

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Debbie R. • November 17, 2016

Relay For Life 2016

Andrew very kindly donated his time to the Kitchener Waterloo Relay For Life event, a fund raising event for the Canadian Cancer Society. As the Luminary Chair, I had hoped to have a bagpiper as part of the very important Luminary Ceremony. Andrew actually contacted the Cancer Society, offering his assistance while I was in the process of searching. The ceremony ended with Andrew playing a beautiful lament, suggested by him, "Hector the Hero". It was a perfect conclusion to the ceremony. Andrew's performance was skilled and perfect. His gift of time to our event was so very much appreciated! It was a pleasure to have met him and his wife that evening. I would highly recommend Andrew!

Debbie Robson

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Joe .. L. C. • July 28, 2016

Professional and Outstanding!

I found Andrew to be professional, friendly and easy to deal with throughout all my dealings with him. Come day of the service he showed up on time and looking great in full regalia. His playing was outstanding and overwhelming and was a surprise for my new bride!

All this and his wife was a week away from giving birth to their first child!

I highly recommend Andrew for any of your bagpiping requirements.

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Amanda R. • July 17, 2016

Truly amazing!

Andrew was fantastic from the first email to the in person meeting and then especially at the wedding. His performance was a surprise for the groom and guests and he came ready to go!! The word AWESOME doesn't quite cover it but that's what he was and several of our guests said the same and hoped he could stay and play more! We definitely agreed. Thank you so much Andrew for adding another something special to our day. :)

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Stephanie A. A. M. • June 19, 2016

Special touch to a special day

We hired Andrew for our wedding which had a Scottish element to it. Picture kilts by Lake Huron. Andrew was phenomenal. His professionalism was impressive throughout the entire planning experience and on the big day as well. He is very talented and his playing was a big hit for us and all of our guests as we continue to receive complements on his behalf. Thanks Andrew for everything!!!! We highly recommend Andrew to anyone who wants to add a special element to any event.

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Valerie W. • March 7, 2016

professional and very well played

thank you for coming on time and give a stellar performance. I had several people come over to me and ask where did i find the piper.I just had a feeling you where a kind person and i was right . I would hire you again in a min and i will tell others of you. thank you again form your performance and professional work ethic. best regards Valerie Walsh

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Kaitlynd B. • March 6, 2016

Amazing talent for my walk down the aisle

Andrew was so talented and brilliant to work with for my wedding in February. He was responsive to emails and asked all the right questions beforehand so there was no confusion on the day. For my wedding he was prompt, played beautifully and was a magical addition. I'd highly recommend him to anyone!!

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Clarence W. • March 4, 2016

Awesome Piper!

I found Andrew through Gigsalad and would highly recommend him for anyone needing a piper. He was a pleasure to work with - prompt and professional with communications and willing to be flexible with our specific requirements. He arrived exactly on time, was dressed to a Scottish "t" - and played beautifully during our demanding walk in the cold winter air. He also went beyond the call in hanging in there to play another tune in our event. A very personable individual he made sure that we were happy with the experience. It's amazing - as he started playing in a crowded open area how everyone stopped to take it in - lots of smiles and phones out to take pictures. Everyone loves the bagpipes and if you need a piper - I highly recommend you contact Andrew - you won't be disappointed.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you very much for your kind words Clarence! It was a pleasure working with you, and meeting and reminiscing with Robert.

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Paul F. • February 29, 2016

Elevated our Event

Andrew recently performed as part our our Rotary Scotch Nosing event. His piping brought our event to a new level as we celebrated an incredible meal and some equally incredible single malt whiskies. We won't hesitate to invite Andrew back to be part of our event next year.

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Michelle B. • February 5, 2016

Piper in the Burg

It was a pleasure to have Piper in the Burg join us for our Piping Down the Sun program. In addition to being a very gifted Piper, we found him to be extremely professional and personable.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thanks Michelle! I look forward to continuing the tradition again this summer!

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Sabrina H. • February 1, 2016

Best piper around!

My husband and I both lived in Scotland - my husband born and raised there and myself for 10 years - so we've heard our fair share of piping! I can honestly say that Piper in the Burg is one of the best we have ever had the pleasure of listening to and Andrew was equally as wonderful to work with.

Piper in the Burg is extremely talented, professional, accommodating, and knowledgeable. He has a wide and varied repertoire and selects excellent tunes for your specific occasion - he even took a request from our 6 year old daughter which made her night!

We will continue to hire Piper in the Burg for many events at our Scottish Public House and we highly recommend him to others, no matter what the occasion.

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Response from Andrew Osborne - Bagpiper for Hire:

Thank you for your kind words Sabrina! Emily and I brought her mom in for dinner last night. The food was superb as always at Scran and Dram Scottish Public House in New Hamburg.

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Gail C. • November 10, 2015

Fabulous Piper! He made the party.

Andrew was certainly a grand addition to my Mom's 90th birthday party. He sure can pipe! He had our guests tapping their toes, singing along, smiling and yes even brought some of them to tears. He is a very professional young man, made sure he knew the numbers we requested, on time and well presented. A few weeks after the party, a relative passed away and he was kind enough to extend a huge discount to us to play at her funeral because of all of our expenses in such a short period of time. If you are looking for a piper, hire Andres, "Piper in the Burg". Well worth every cent and you will not be disappointed. Thank you Andrew for a job very, very well done and your special consideration to our family in our time of need.

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James M. • November 3, 2015

Beyond expectations

Andrew was great to deal with from beginning to end! Service was exceptional and very professional, and Andrew was very compassionate to our needs. I highly recommend his services and would use him again in a heartbeat!

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Cathy D. • July 12, 2015

Would definitely book Andrew again.

Everyone at our memorial loved Andrew's piping. He was punctual and accomodating when we started late. Some attendees thought he was a friend of the family!

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Elaine B. • May 19, 2015

Class Act

My husband was adamant that he did not want anything big done for his 40th birthday. But because my husband is a fantastic partner and father, I really wanted to do something special to commemorate his significant day. As my husband is proud of his Scottish heritage and holds a reverence for the bagpipes, I contacted Piper-in-the-Burg.
Andrew's response was very prompt and enthusiastic. I felt his price was very reasonable. I was impressed that Andrew asked to know my husband's name, some tune recommendations, etc.
As this was a surprise, Andrew piped into our yard while the birthday party was underway. This in its self was impressive as its hard work to play the pipes. Andrew went a step above by walking down our street a bit and turning sideways to get into our gated yard. He did it all flawlessly.
There was such joy watching my husband's reaction when he first heard Andrew's playing. When my husband realized Andrew was playing just for him, he was overcome with emotion and his eyes watered. Andrew played with haunting beauty and precision. Everyone at the party truly enjoyed every minute of Andrew's performance.
I also appreciated Andrew's impeccable full formal kilt attire and grooming. Not only does Andrew dress like a gentleman, but he acts like one too.
Hands down, Piper-in-the-Burg gave my husband a wonderful 40th birthday experience and a memory to cherish.

Thank you Piper-in-the-Burg

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Joan W. • May 18, 2015

Recommendation for Piper in the Burg

I would not hesitate recommending Andrew to perform. In my case, a memorial service for my husband. He was very professional in all of our communications, as well as an amazing and experienced piper, and even learned a new piece to play for the service.

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Arlene M. • April 9, 2015

A wonderful start to our meeting!

Our new members were thrilled to be piped in by Andrew, and the big smiles on the faces of everyone in attendance reflected the joy and fun his playing brought to our meeting. I have received a number of notes and emails from members letting me know what a fun experience it was.
Andrew was unfailingly courteous and patient with our instructions and he was a pleasure to work with.

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Kim C. • April 5, 2015

Very good

We used him for a memorial service. He was very good and accommodating. Thanks for making our day special.

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Gail C. • February 22, 2015

Superb!!

I engaged Andrew for my Mom's 90th birthday party. He was on time, prepared and did a wonderful job of the songs we asked him to play - in fact, he got a standing ovation. People who had these songs played before gave us compliments on his ability. We were sooo very happy with his performance. Unfortunately, about 3 weeks later we had a family member pass away and I contacted Andrew again. He gave us a special rate because we were using him again and once again, he did not disappoint. His professionalism is beyond belief. He does such a good job and does it with feeling. I would highly recommend that you use Andrew if you should have the need for a piper. Thank you so very much Andrew for being the performer and gentleman that you are.
Gail Conrad.

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Frances H. • September 23, 2014

Beyond the call of duty

Andrew recently piped for our parent's 50th wedding anniversary. They thoroughly enjoyed the surprise, which he was happy to coordinate with us and the church. Andrew also willingly drove from an earlier gig in Waterloo to Caledonia during one of the worst weather days we had all winter. I would not have been surprised if he had cancelled for safety reasons. We really appreciated the extra effort to make my parent's day even more memorable. I have also had the chance to enjoy Andrew's playing at various work events over the years. A great piper indeed!

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Laurie C. • September 15, 2014

Talented and Reliable

We have had the pleasure of having Andrew share his talent as a Piper for our St. John's College Graduation over a number of years now. Andrew is a very talented and reliable piper who brought a high level of expertise and professionalism to our school graduations.

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Price Range: $180 and up

Gig Length: 10 - 120 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

***Now serving Halifax area and Nova Scotia***
Add the sound of a well-tuned Great Highland Bagpipe and appearance of an accomplished, professional piper to your next special event. But don't take my word for it, see what others have had to say about me in the glowing reviews section above. Also, please look around and see what it looks and sounds like to have me at your next event in the photos and audio sections at the top of this page.

Weddings, funerals, and Scottish cultural events are the most common occasions people hire me to play for. Below are some ideas of how the Great Highland Bagpipe can be included in these special events.

Weddings
- As guests arrive for the ceremony
- For the bride’s arrival to the ceremony
- The bridal party’s processional into the ceremony
- The signing of the marriage certificate
- The newlyweds recessional out of the ceremony
- As guests leave the ceremony
- As guests arrive for the reception
- The wedding party’s entrance to the reception
- As the newlyweds enter the reception
- For highland dancers during the reception

Funerals
- As guests arrive at the venue
- Entrance of the casket/urn into the service
- Following a moment of silence during the service (common for veterans)
- For the recessional of the casket/urn from the service
- At the graveside

Scottish Cultural Events
- Processional of honourees/dignitaries to the head table
- Piping in the haggis
- Piping between courses (meal or Scotch tasting)
- For highland dancers
- Piping recital up to 45 minutes long

Visit (link hidden) to hear some of the most common tune options for weddings and funerals.

Of course, you’re not limited to these. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, family reunions, corporate or sporting events, fundraisers, and festivals are also great opportunities to include the “skirl of the pipes!”

Recent return clients and referrers include:
* Scran & Dram Scottish Public House, New Hamburg
* Renison University College & University of Waterloo, Waterloo
* Luther Village on the Park, Waterloo
* Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, Waterloo
* St. John’s College, Brantford
* MacLeods Scottish Shop, Stratford
* Royal Canadian Legion, including Kitchener, Waterloo and New Hamburg branches

About

***Now serving Halifax area and Nova Scotia***
With over 25 years of piping experience, Andrew has been a member of many competitive pipe bands in Ontario and a guest piper with bands from the United States and Scotland.

As a founding member of the Paris Pipe Band (now the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band), Andrew led the band to become the 2005 North American Champions and the Ontario Champion Supreme Pipe Band in Grade 5 in only their second year of competition. In 2013, he returned to the band, playing as a member of the Ontario Champion Supreme Pipe Band in Grade 3.

As a successful solo piper, Andrew competed under the tutelage of Jake Watson and John Cairns, both leaders of top Ontario pipe bands. He left his competitive career on top, having played up through the grades ultimately reaching the prestigious Grade 1 level.

For the past few years, Andrew has been solely focusing on the exciting world of solo performance and enjoys helping make events memorable; such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, family reunions, funerals, corporate and sporting events, fundraisers, and festivals.

In 2017, Andrew was awarded one of Kitchener-Conestoga’s 150 for Canada’s 150th Awards for volunteering his piping services to the local Royal Canadian Legion branches, Waterloo Region Museum’s McDougall Cottage and other local charities.

Services Offered

Bagpiper Funeral Music

Past Booked Events

May 14, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:15am Personal Occasion
April 30, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm Funeral/Memorial Service
October 23, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:00pm Personal Occasion
October 17, 2021 • 10:00am - 11:30am Wedding Ceremony
October 10, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm Wedding Reception
September 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm Personal Occasion
August 14, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm Anniversary Party
May 08, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm Funeral/Memorial Service
October 23, 2020 • 11:30am - 12:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
July 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm Birthday Party
June 06, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Birthday Party
March 07, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
October 05, 2019 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
August 01, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Launch Party
July 20, 2019 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Wedding Ceremony
April 06, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm Product Promotion
March 30, 2019 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Anniversary Party
March 20, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:15am Funeral/Memorial Service
January 05, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Cambridge
December 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
October 20, 2018 • 2:30pm - 2:45pm Wedding Ceremony
October 06, 2018 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 29, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 22, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding, Waterloo, ON
September 15, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Langdon Hall
September 15, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wedding, Scotland, ON
September 08, 2018 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
September 01, 2018 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm Guelph Wedding
August 26, 2018 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm McDougall Cottage
August 25, 2018 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm Private Function
August 24, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Guelph Surprise
August 19, 2018 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Birthday Party
August 18, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm Wedding Ceremony
July 27, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
June 16, 2018 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
June 10, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Wedding
May 17, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Funeral/Memorial Service
May 14, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm Funeral/Memorial Service
May 04, 2018 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm Anniversary Party
March 17, 2018–March 18, 2018 • 11:00pm - 12:00am Nightclub Event
March 17, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding
March 14, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm St. Patrick's Celebration (LTC Facility) Kitchener
February 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Curling Bonspiel, Kitchener
January 27, 2018 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm Private party, Guelph
January 25, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm Robbie Burns Dinner
January 25, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Robbie Burns Day, Waterloo
January 13, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:55pm Private party, Paris
November 03, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fundraiser Concert
October 13, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding
October 07, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding
September 17, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Wilmot Terry Fox Run
September 16, 2017 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Wedding
September 10, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Celebration of Life
September 09, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Celebration of Life
September 09, 2017 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm 90th Birthday
November 25, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm First Anniversary of Scran & Dram Scottish Public House
November 11, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Remembrance Service, Luther Village on the Park
October 29, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wedding, Waterloo, ON
October 22, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Convocation, Renison University College
October 16, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Private Party, Elmira, ON
October 08, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Wedding, Guelph, ON
October 01, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wedding, St. Thomas, ON
September 18, 2016 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm Wilmot Terry Fox Run
September 10, 2016 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding, London, ON
September 04, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Private Function, New Hamburg, ON
September 03, 2016 • 9:00am - 10:00am Wedding, Waterloo
September 02, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Funeral, Brantford, ON
August 28, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Piping Down the Sun, McDougall Cottage
August 27, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding, Port Elgin, ON
August 19, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding, Burlington Golf Club
August 13, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding, St. Thomas, ON
July 17, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm Private Function, Cambridge, ON
July 15, 2016 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm Cambridge Scottish Festival Ceilidh
July 14, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm peopleCare AR Goudie, Kitchener, ON
July 09, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm Private Function, Brant, ON
July 03, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Piping Down the Sun, McDougall Cottage
June 30, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Private Function, Waterloo Region, ON
June 29, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm St. John's College Graduation, Sanderson Centre, Brantford, ON
June 26, 2016 • 9:00am - 11:00am CMHA's Ride Don't Hide, St. Jacob's, ON
June 25, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding, London, ON
June 18, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding, Sarnia, ON
June 18, 2016 • 10:00am - 10:30am Strawberry Festival
June 15, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Renison University College Convocation, Waterloo, ON
June 11, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
June 11, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Rising Dough Bakery's 20th Birthday Party
June 10, 2016 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm KW Relay for Life, Kitchener, ON
May 30, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Busking, Stratford, ON
May 29, 2016 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Tentative Gig, Cambridge, ON
May 28, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Memorial Service, Cambridge, ON
May 27, 2016 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm Mennonite Relief Sale, New Hamburg, ON
May 26, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Retirement Dinner, Brantford, ON
May 21, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Private Function, Waterloo, ON
May 21, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Wedding, Cambridge, ON
May 19, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Celebration of Life, Toronto, ON
May 17, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm Conestoga Golf Classic, Cambridge, ON
May 01, 2016 • 10:00am - 12:00pm KW MS Walk, Kitchener, ON
April 23, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding, Brampton, ON
April 02, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm UW Athletics Banquet, Waterloo, ON
March 26, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Whisky Tasting @ Scran & Dram, New Hamburg
March 17, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm St. Paddy's Day at the Scran & Dram, New Hamburg
March 05, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Funeral, Oakville, ON
February 20, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding, Cambridge,ON
February 05, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm McCarthy Place Retirement Residence, Stratford, ON
February 01, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm McCarthy Place Retirement Residence, Stratford, ON
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Luther Village on the Park, Waterloo, ON
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Google Kitchener Waterloo
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence, Guelph, ON
January 25, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Scran & Dram Scottish Public House, New Hamburg, ON
January 24, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Celebration of Life, Guelph, ON
January 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Private Parties, Aberfoyle, ON
January 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Scran & Dram Scottish Public House, New Hamburg, ON
January 22, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Private Business Function, Stratford, ON
December 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Honouring the Fallen, Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, ON
November 21, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding, Oakville, ON
October 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Convocation, Renison University College, Waterloo, ON
September 27, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fabulous Firkin Music Matinee, Cambridge, ON
September 26, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Funeral, Waterford, ON
September 11, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
September 05, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding, Aberfoyle, ON
July 18, 2015 Wedding Ceremony
July 11, 2015 Funeral/Memorial Service
April 04, 2015 Funeral Service

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Set List

Mostly traditional music written for the Great Highland Bagpipe.

Specific requests may be accommodated if made in advance. I’m able to learn new tunes with advanced notice, if suitable to the scale range of the Great Highland Bagpipe.

Influences & Inspiration

78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Gordon Duncan
Stuart Liddell

Setup Requirements

There are few requirements other than avoiding small spaces and entrance ways as bagpipes are not the smallest or quietest instrument!

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