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Professional Bagpipe Services
Overview
Welcome to Professional Bagpipe Services!
I have been playing for 25 years having learned piping in Spencerville, Ontario and my teachers Bryan Lawless & Ed Bush. I have dedicated a lot of my adolescence to competing throughout the country and establishing a deep understanding of playing & performing. Having been a Pipe Sergeant with the Ceremonial Guard (Parliament Hill), an instructor with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa and the Pipe Major of the Toronto Scottish Regiment, I have a lot of experience with both formal and informal events.
I would be honored to be a part of yours!
Reviews
13 reviews
Andrew H.
November 4, 2025Professional and a great player.
We had a funeral for our beloved family dog. There was no hesitation by Andrew and infact showed great sympathy to the situation. He was punctual and professional, great communication and also compassionate to the situation. Would recommend him for what ever the occasion.
Hired as: Bagpiper
John S.
December 6, 2022Polite and professional
Andrew was very polite, professional and courteous, he was on time .
I would definitely hire him again if I am need of a bagpiper. Thank you
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Paul M.
August 26, 2022Top notch
I am the Head of Music of a local school in Waterloo and a professional musician. Andrew, it was nice to meet you and you did a stellar job! You were highly professional. Your communication with me regarding the event was excellent. Your promptness (arriving in plenty of time to be well prepared) was excellent. your eagerness to ensure you played what we wanted and long enough was so evident. Our family was thrilled and we encourage you to keep doing what you were doing. Excellent!
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Thank you very much for your kind words Paul - it was a pleasure to play at the wedding. Wish nothing but the best for the newlyweds, yourself and your family!
Andrew
Cameron R.
August 1, 202080Th Birthday
Andrew was great. We old hire him again. Very reasonable price.
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Professional Bagpipe Services
It was a pleasure to play, I don't often get to play freely for that long at events, and you have a beautiful cottage. Thank you again for having me be a part of your family memories!
Dawn B.
October 5, 2018Andrew was prompt and very professional.
Andrew arrived early and was enthusiastic to perform at my daughter's wedding.
Thanks for making her day even more special.
Hired as: Bagpiper
Booking information
Price range: $400 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Professional, Tier One level bagpiping.
About
I began bagpiping in Spencerville, Ontario under the teaching of Brian Lawless with the Spencerville Legion Pipes and Drums, and then Ed Bush with the Glengarry Pipe Band, now with the Ottawa Highlanders. I won my first competition that I entered when I was nine, and had been competing individually and with bands until I was 19. I then joined the Canadian Armed Forces to play with the Ceremonial Guard and was on the Hill for 4years. In that time, I joined the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa in that time, and then transferred to the Toronto Scottish Regiment. I took over the Pipe Band at the TorScots in 2016 and retired in May of 2022.
I am focusing on my civilian career in transportation and continuing to play bagpipes for private events and occasions. It would be my pleasure to play for your event!
Additional booking notes
An area is required for private tuning for optimal tone at the time of performance. If a space is not available, please advise so I can prepare ahead of time.
If you require a specific tartan, or your event has a specific color scheme, please don't be afraid to let me know!
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
February 2026
21
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sutton West, ON
November 2025
10
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Bradford, ON
11
Tuesday
Corporate Event
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Toronto, ON
Past booked events
November 2025
07
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Peterborough, ON
December 2022
02
Friday
Retirement Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Peterborough, ON
November 2022
04
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Niagara-on-the-lake, ON
August 2022
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Waterloo, ON
July 2020
31
Friday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 5:45pm
•
Tiny, ON
September 2018
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Prince Edward, ON
July 2018
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Whitby, ON
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Oshawa, ON
June 2018
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
December 2017
28
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 9:30am
•
Oshawa, ON
November 2017
18
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Guelph, ON
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Stoney Creek, ON
October 2017
25
Wednesday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
21
Saturday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Whitby, ON
06
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Cobourg, ON
September 2017
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Belleville, ON
August 2017
18
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Hamilton, ON
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Barrie, ON
July 2017
19
Wednesday
Fortissimo
6:00pm - 10:00pm
16
Sunday
Fortissimo - Rehearsal
12:00pm - 11:55pm
June 2017
28
Wednesday
Convention/Trade Show
8:00am - 9:30am
•
Toronto, ON
17
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Beaverton, ON
March 2017
18
Saturday
Saint Patrick's Day Parade
12:00pm - 12:00pm (Sun)
January 2017
28
Saturday
Robbie Burns Dinner
7:00pm - 10:00pm
18
Wednesday
Retirement Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Aurora, ON
December 2016
10
Saturday
Regimental Christmas Dinner
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
Amazing Grace - popular for funerals, weddings and birthdays
Scotland the Brave - popular for weddings, birthdays and corporate events
Green Hills of Tyrol (Scottish Solider) - popular Scottish tune
Flowers of the Forest - popular Scottish lament, used for memorials and funerals
Happy Birthday - Bagpipe rendition of Happy Birthday
Goodnight Ladies - Cover of the classic folk song, popular during festive occasions
Highland Cathedral
Auld Lang Syne
Maple Leaf Forever
The Skye Boat Song
Highland Wedding
The Dark Island
Goodnight Ladies
Setup requirements
No equipment but an area to tune up
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