Funeral for a US fallen soldier- full military honors
Eric has performed at countless public and private functions over the last 36 years including weddings, golf tournaments, graduations birthday parties and much more.
Career highlights include piping in the American & European teams at the Opening ceremonies of the 95 Ryder Cup Golf Tournament, US Open at Pinehurst Country Club, played with and for celebrities such as Ewan Mc Gregor and Sean Connery, and well known Celtic bands such as Enter the Haggis, Flogging Molly, The Dady Brothers, Seven Nations and more. Eric has organized and led the pipe band performances for the annual Highland Fling Celtic weekend at the Sterling Renaissance Faire for over 30 years.
33 reviews
John
September 18, 2025Eric was very professional and friendly ! He did a great job at the wedding ! Would definitely recommend him.
Thank you
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Paula D.
February 3, 2025He was open to requests and made great suggestions. He made my mom's celebration of life service beautiful, just the extra touch to honor her.
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Jewel A. F.
February 22, 2024Not only was Eric Albert a kind, compassionate and professional man, there was not a dry eye to be found at the funeral. You can not go wrong booking Eric for any event that you might want a bagpiper. I highly recomment him and thank him from the entierty of my heart.
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Jerry W. S.
August 10, 2023Marco made an outstanding performance during the wedding ceremony. He and Brian Campbell, the drummer, made our event very special.
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Diane F. E.
December 12, 2022The perfect addition to my Mom's 92nd birthday party. Our gathering included guests ranging in age from 2 to 95. Eric was persoable, well prepared and related to all guests; he was very accomodating as we made on-the-fly adjustments as the party progressed to assure all guests young and old had a good time.
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Price range: $200-2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
Credentials:
*1996-present Winner of Solo Competitive events in each of the major contests in the Eastern US and Canadian Highland Games circuit
*2006-present Co-founder/instructor/player of the pipe band, Feadan Or, Penfield, NY *1997-present Organize Piping and Highland Athletics for the Scottish Weekend held annually at the Sterling Renaissance Faire in Sterling, NY
*(phone number hidden)7 Led the pipe band Feadan Or Grade 3 competitive unit as Pipe Major *2001,'02,'05 & '06 Ranked among the top ten players in the Eastern US in Grade 2, by the Eastern US Piper Society
*(phone number hidden)8 Member of the Northeast Championship Grade 2 pipe band, Oran Mor, Troy, NY
*1995 Solo Piper for Byron Nelson Induction to the Hill of Fame at Oak Hill CC Rochester, NY`
*1995 Solo piper for both the American & European teams at the Opening ceremonies at the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament, Oak Hill C.C., Rochester, NY
*(phone number hidden)1 Mohawk Valley Fraser Grade 3 Pipe Band, Rome, NY
*(phone number hidden)0 Rochester Scottish Pipe Band, Rochester, NY
When selecting Eric to play for your event, professionalism, client satisfaction and traditional Scottish Heritage and traditions are key to any successful performance.
After contact Eric will promptly connect with you to get a clear understanding of what you are looking to achieve for your event. Eric can provide you with a tune list of more than 200 tunes and make some suggestions given the type of event you have. He can also provide audio samples of his piping. If you ave a specific tartan or color theme, Eric has a variety of kilts and styles you can choose from. This can be the formal Prince Charlie tailed jacked and flyplaid, to a traditional olde world Scottish look to a Rennasaince Faire look. Many options, depending on the formality of your event.
After the details are firmed up, the client makes full payment via credit card directly to GigSalad for distribution of the deposit to the performer with the balance distributed after the event is concluded. Approximately 2-3 days prior to the event, Eric will give you a call or email you to confirm your details.
The day of the event Eric will send a text, email or call to let you know he is enroute.
Eric arrives 30-45 minutes prior to the event to get final choreography details and make any change to tune selections, if desired.
Thats it! Eric offers a level of professionalism and attention not often experienced in piping.
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Wedding Ceremony
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Birthday Party
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Personal Occasion
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Sheridan, OR
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Funeral/Memorial Service
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Wedding Ceremony
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Independence, OR
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Dallas, OR
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Wedding Reception
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Funeral/Memorial Service
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Salem, OR
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Personal Occasion
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Bend, OR
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Wedding Ceremony
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Hood River, OR
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Surprise
9:00am - 9:30am
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Eugene, OR
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Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 7:45pm
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Rickreall, OR
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Sutherlin, OR
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Creswell, OR
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Oakridge, OR
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Birthday Party
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Albany, OR
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2:00pm - 2:15pm
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Personal Occasion
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12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Albany, OR
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Portland, OR
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Anniversary Party
7:30pm - 8:15pm
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Florence, OR
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Sporting Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Bandon, OR
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Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Albany, OR
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Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Springfield, OR
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Portland, OR
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11:00am - 12:00pm
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Corvallis, OR
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Personal Occasion
10:00am - 11:30am
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Bandon, OR
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2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Eugene, OR
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Surprise
11:00am - 11:15am
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Portland, OR
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Funeral/Memorial Service
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Personal Occasion
10:00am - 10:15am
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Tillamook, OR
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Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Bend, OR
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Retirement Party
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Lebanon, OR
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House Party
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Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Eugene, OR
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Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Florence, OR
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Birthday (Adult)
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Eugene, OR
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Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Reunion
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Bend, OR
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Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Hood River, OR
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Birthday (Adult)
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Corvallis, OR
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Birthday (Adult)
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Dundee, OR
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Funeral Service
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Oakridge, OR
Tune List:
• ~~~~~Wedding" style tunes
• Ode to Joy - Ludwig Van Beethoven
• Simple Gifts - trad
• Highland Cathedral - Roever and Korb
• MacKenzies Wedding March - trad
• Skye Boat Song - trad
• Scotland the Brave - trad
• Mairi's Wedding - trad
• Jimmy's Tune - Chris Armstrong
• ~~~~~3/4 Retreat Marches
• Balmoral - D-M Robert Bruce
• The Battle's O'er - William Robb
• The Bloody Fields of Flanders - John McLellan of Dunoon
• Castle Dangerous - J. Haugh
• Green Hills of Tyrol - Gioachino Rossini
• Lochanside - John McLellan of Dunoon
• Magersfontein - John McLellan of Dunoon
• My Land - Norman MacLean
• On the Road to Passchendaele - Gavin Stoddart
• Killworth Hills - GS McLennan
• ~~~~~Funeral Tunes
• Amazing Grace - John Newton
• Flight of the Eaglets (Lady McRoberts' Lament) - Pipe Major Willie Ross
• Flowers of the Forest - trad
• Going Home - Antonin Dvo?k
• Loch Rannoch - John Wilson
• Mist Covered Mountains - trad
• Morag of Dunvegan - trad
• Tommy Tully's Air - Terry Tully
• The Dark Island - Iain McLachlan
• ~~~~~2/4 Marches
• 42nd's March - trad
• Barren Rocks of Aden - James Mauchline
• Black Bear - trad
• Brown Haired Maiden - trad
• Corriechoillie's 43rd Welcome - Pipe Major Willie Ross
• High Road to Gairloch - trad
• Teribus - trad
• ~~~~~4/4 Marches
• At Long Last - James MacHattie
• Battle of Waterloo - trad
• Bluebells of Scotland - trad
• Crags of Tumbledown Mountain - James Riddell
• Flett from Flotta - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• Follow My Highland Soldier - trad
• Gardens of Skye - A. Harper
• Lord Lovat's Lament - trad
• Minstrel Boy - trad
• Murdo's Wedding - Gavin Stoddart
• Rowan Tree - trad
• Wings - trad
• ~~~~~Slow Airs
• The Bells of Dunblane - Robert Mathieson
• The Haunting - Neil Dickie
• Hector the Hero - James Scott Skinner
• Highland Cradle Song - trad
• Loch Monar - Pipe Major Willie Ross
• Mingulay Boat Song - trad
• Road to the Isles - John McLellan of Dunoon
• Scots Wha Hae - trad
• The Water is Wide - trad
• Flower of Scotland - Roy Williamson
• ~~~~~2/4 Big Marches
• 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar - PM J. MacDonald 79th Highlanders
• Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering - William Fergusson
• Balmoral Highlanders - Angus Mackay
• Clan MacColl - John MacColl
• Clan MacRae Society - William Fergusson
• Donald MacLellan of Rothesay - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• Glen Caladh Castle - John McLellan of Dunoon
• Hugh Kennedy - Peter R. MacLeod
• Major Manson's Farewell to Clachantrushal - Pipe Major Donald MacLean
• Miss Elspeth Campbell - Thomas Douglas
• Mrs H L MacDonald of Dunach - William Lawrie
• Lieut Col AE Cameron of Aldourie - Pipe Major R Crabb
• ~~~~~Strathspeys
• Arniston Castle - trad
• Caledonian Canal - trad
• Highland Harry - trad
• Maggie Cameron - trad
• Struan Robertson - trad
• Susan MacLeod - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• Cpt Colin Campbell - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• ~~~~~Reels
• Alick C. MacGregor - G. S. McLennan
• Bessie McIntyre - William MacLean
• Brown Haired Maid - trad
• Captain Lachlan MacPhail of Tiree - Peter Farquhar
• John Morrison of Assynt House - Peter R. MacLeod
• Traditional - trad
• Sound of Sleat - D MacKinnon
• ~~~~~6/8 Marches
• Atholl Highlanders - trad
• Muckin' of Geordie's Byre - trad
• Angus MacKinnon - Donald Shaw Ramsay
• Colonel Craig Brown - Pipe-Major Charles Cameron
• Doctor Ross's 50th Welcome - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• Donald MacLean of Lewis - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• Duncan McGillivray Chief Steward - Jim McGillivray
• Farewell to the Creeks - James Robertson
• John D Burgess - George Cockburn
• Mrs. Lily Christie - Donald Shaw Ramsay
• Murdo MacKenzie of Torridon - Bobby MacLeod
• Sweet Maid of Mull - A. C. Beaton
• Tug Argan Gap - Pipe Major John M. MacKenzie
• ~~~~~6/8 Jigs
• Alan MacPherson of Mosspark - Pipe Major A MacDonald
• Braes of Mellinish - trad
• Cork Hill - trad
• Donella Beaton - George Johnstone
• Old Wife of the Mill Dust - trad
• Paddy's Leather Breeches - trad
• Skymans Jig - trad
• ~~~~~Hornpipes
• Lucy Cassidy - George McIntyre
• The Man from Skye - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• Pipe Major George Allan - Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
• ~~~~~Piobaireachd
• Sir James MacDonald of the Isles Lament
• MacNeil of Barra's March
• The MacGregors Salute
• MacDougall's Gathering
• Munros Salute
• His Fathers Lament for Donald MacKenzie
• Lament for Hugh
• The Wee Spree
• ~~~~~Military Set
• The Marine Corps Hymn - Jacques Offenbach
• Caisson's - 1st Lieut. Edmund L. Gruber
• Over There - trad
• ~~~~~Odds and Ends
• Happy Birthday - Mildred Hill
• ~~~~~Dance Tunes
• Battle of the Somme - William Lawrie
• The Heights of Dargai - trad
• Athol Highlanders - trad
• Whistle O'er the Lave o'It (Seann Triubhas) - trad
• The Liberton Pipe Band - trad
• Ghillie Calum (Sword Dance) - trad
• Longueval - George Stoddart
• ~~~~~Farewell Set
• We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa' - trad
• Will Ye No Come Back Again - trad
• Auld Lang Syne - Robert Burns
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