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Andrew Brian - Highland Bagpiper

( 21 ) 5.00 Andrew Brian - Highland Bagpiper

I am an experienced bagpiper with over 30 years experience. Former military piper with extensive experience of high profile events View More

Bagpipers and Pipers, Ceremony Musicians based in Cheshire

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I am an experienced bagpiper with over 30 years experience. Former military piper with extensive experience of high profile events
Act Introduction
I have been playing the bagpipes for over 30 years and started when I was 9 years old. I have had the privilege to travel all over the world and play at many events and functions. I take great pride in the standard of my turnout and playing and believe that I must always strive to deliver my absolute best at all times, my playing at your event becomes part of your memories and I can't afford to supply a bad memory for my clients. Where it all began! I had wanted to learn the bagpipes from the age of 6 and finally got to start learning the bagpipes at 9 years old with a local band. It was here that I was taught the basics and developed my passion for the Great Highland Bagpipe. I spent many happy years with this band learning my craft and travelling around the country to play with the band. At the age of 17, I decided to join the army and I became a member of the world famous pipes and drums of the 1st Battalion The Black Watch. What came next? During my time in the army I was lucky enough to travel all over the world playing with the band as well doing my day job as a soldier. I was extremely lucky to have chosen one of the army's premier pipe bands to serve with and recieved world class instruction from them which further developed my skills and abilities. As an army piper I was chosen to take part in many high profile events, the highlights of those events would be playing for the Royal family and various other international heads of state at official functions, the Edinburgh military tattoo, North American tour and the hand over of Hong Kong to name but a few. During my time as an Army piper I passed the class 1 pipers course which was a pre requisit for being put forward for the army Pipe Majors course. Being an army piper in one of the worlds premier proffesional pipe bands gave me an excellent grounding in performing at many types of events and I believe my experience allows me to provide my clients with an unrivalled service. After the army. After leaving the army, I returned to the band that had taught me and very soon after I was asked to be their pipe major. The band had suffered over the years and was not in a healthy state, we set to work to rebuild the band. Over the next few years I strted to teach new pipers and the membership grew steadily and we managed to get the band back on the competition field. I have played at most of the official major championships, including the World pipe band championships, the European championships and the British championships and was keen to take my band to these events, we managed to attend some of the major championships as well as many local competitions and we were able to pick up aprize or two along the way. As well as playing in competition with the band, I also attended local solo piping competitions and was lucky enough to have held the North West England solo piping championship. Afterr 8 years with my childhood band, I decided a change was required and was asked to teach a local cadet band, some of my cadets went on to play at high profile events themselves and some even followed in my footsteps to take up a piping career in the armed forces. Shortly after getting involoved with the cadets I was invited to be Pipe Major of another well known local band, although I am no longer the Pipe Major of that band, I still take an active part in the teaching and direction of the band. My experiences from the age of 9 allows me to confidently provide a professional service to any event type. Having experienced this high level of performance, I am able to offer a professional service from the standard of turn out to quality of playing for your event. I pride myself on providing a quality performance every time, I have a number of tartans in both full dress and less formal options. I am confident that whatever the occasion I can provide a performance to suit.
What to expect
With over 30 years experience and previous military service and extensive exposure to high profile engagements, I can bring a wealth of knowledge and advice to tailor my service to compliment your event to leave lasting memories that will endure a life time. I have various options on highland dress to suit any event as well as a number of different tartans.
Sample repertoire
I play most traditional and popular bagpipe music. I am available to hire for Weddings, parties, Funerals and most other types of functions. The following is a selection of my repertoire, I do have other tunes that may be unfamiliar to non piping people. If you don't see your favourite, please get in touch, I do have an extensive library and can usually source and learn most bagpipe tunes. Amazing Grace Highland Cathedral Slow airs/songs Caledonia Cock of the North Danny boy Going Home Happy Birthday Hector the Hero Maries Wedding Mull of Kintyre My Home Scottish soldier The Cradle song The Dark Isle The Flower of Scotland The Leaving of Liverpool The Mingualy boat song The Mist covered mountains The Sky boat song These are my mountains We're no awa tae bide awa Laments Flowers of the Forrest Sleep Dearie Sleep Hymns Abide with me Oft the Stilly Night Marches Bonnie Dundee Donald MacLean of Lewis Farewell to the Creeks Highland laddie Jeannie Mauchline King George the V's Army Liberton pipe band Lord Lovat's lament Murdo's Wedding Scotland the Brave The 25th KOSB's farewell to Meerut The Atholl Highlanders The Barren Rocks of Aden The Bathgate Highland games The Battle of the Somme The Battle of Waterloo The Black bear The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie The Crags of tumble down mountain The Green Hills of Tyrol The Heights of Dargai The Road to the Isles The Rose of Allendale The Roses of Prince Charlie The Rowan Tree The Steam boat When the Battle's O'er Ye jacobites by name Burns Auld Lang Syne A Man's a man for a that My Love she's but a Lassie yet Corn rigs are bonnie Ye Banks and Braes Will ye no come back again Ae fond Kiss
Previous engagements
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1996, 1997, 1998, 2014) Kenya (1996) Tour of New Zealand (1997) Piping for the Normandy veterans on their annual return to France (2012, 2013, 2014) The Basel Tattoo (2015) The Berlin Tattoo (2016) The Malta Military Tattoo (2017) Tour of North America (1994, 1998) The Hong Kong Rugby sevens (1996) The Hand over of Hong Kong (1997) Kirklees Festival of Remebrance (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017, 2018) Contries I have played in:- All over the UK America Canada Denmark Germany Hong Kong New Zealand Kenya Malta Switzerland France
FAQ
Q: How long does setup take? A: Normally no more than 30 mins although I would always aim for a minimum of 60 mins set up and warm up time before any engagement. Where required I can arrive set up and ready to go, this is especially helpful at surprise events.
Q: What are your space and power requirements? A: Space enough for one person and no power requirements are needed.
Q: Do you take requests? A: Yes, although, I prefer to have some notice where practical.

I am an experienced bagpiper with over 30 years experience. Former military piper with extensive experience of high profile events

I have been playing the bagpipes for over 30 years and started when I was 9 years old. I have had the privilege to travel all over the world and play at many events and functions. I take great pride in the standard of my turnout and playing and believe that I must always strive to deliver my absolute best at all times, my playing at your event becomes part of your memories and I can't afford to supply a bad memory for my clients. Where it all began! I had wanted to learn the bagpipes from the age of 6 and finally got to start learning the bagpipes at 9 years old with a local band. It was here that I was taught the basics and developed my passion for the Great Highland Bagpipe. I spent many happy years with this band learning my craft and travelling around the country to play with the band. At the age of 17, I decided to join the army and I became a member of the world famous pipes and drums of the 1st Battalion The Black Watch. What came next? During my time in the army I was lucky enough to travel all over the world playing with the band as well doing my day job as a soldier. I was extremely lucky to have chosen one of the army's premier pipe bands to serve with and recieved world class instruction from them which further developed my skills and abilities. As an army piper I was chosen to take part in many high profile events, the highlights of those events would be playing for the Royal family and various other international heads of state at official functions, the Edinburgh military tattoo, North American tour and the hand over of Hong Kong to name but a few. During my time as an Army piper I passed the class 1 pipers course which was a pre requisit for being put forward for the army Pipe Majors course. Being an army piper in one of the worlds premier proffesional pipe bands gave me an excellent grounding in performing at many types of events and I believe my experience allows me to provide my clients with an unrivalled service. After the army. After leaving the army, I returned to the band that had taught me and very soon after I was asked to be their pipe major. The band had suffered over the years and was not in a healthy state, we set to work to rebuild the band. Over the next few years I strted to teach new pipers and the membership grew steadily and we managed to get the band back on the competition field. I have played at most of the official major championships, including the World pipe band championships, the European championships and the British championships and was keen to take my band to these events, we managed to attend some of the major championships as well as many local competitions and we were able to pick up aprize or two along the way. As well as playing in competition with the band, I also attended local solo piping competitions and was lucky enough to have held the North West England solo piping championship. Afterr 8 years with my childhood band, I decided a change was required and was asked to teach a local cadet band, some of my cadets went on to play at high profile events themselves and some even followed in my footsteps to take up a piping career in the armed forces. Shortly after getting involoved with the cadets I was invited to be Pipe Major of another well known local band, although I am no longer the Pipe Major of that band, I still take an active part in the teaching and direction of the band. My experiences from the age of 9 allows me to confidently provide a professional service to any event type. Having experienced this high level of performance, I am able to offer a professional service from the standard of turn out to quality of playing for your event. I pride myself on providing a quality performance every time, I have a number of tartans in both full dress and less formal options. I am confident that whatever the occasion I can provide a performance to suit.

With over 30 years experience and previous military service and extensive exposure to high profile engagements, I can bring a wealth of knowledge and advice to tailor my service to compliment your event to leave lasting memories that will endure a life time. I have various options on highland dress to suit any event as well as a number of different tartans.

I play most traditional and popular bagpipe music. I am available to hire for Weddings, parties, Funerals and most other types of functions. The following is a selection of my repertoire, I do have other tunes that may be unfamiliar to non piping people. If you don't see your favourite, please get in touch, I do have an extensive library and can usually source and learn most bagpipe tunes. Amazing Grace Highland Cathedral Slow airs/songs Caledonia Cock of the North Danny boy Going Home Happy Birthday Hector the Hero Maries Wedding Mull of Kintyre My Home Scottish soldier The Cradle song The Dark Isle The Flower of Scotland The Leaving of Liverpool The Mingualy boat song The Mist covered mountains The Sky boat song These are my mountains We're no awa tae bide awa Laments Flowers of the Forrest Sleep Dearie Sleep Hymns Abide with me Oft the Stilly Night Marches Bonnie Dundee Donald MacLean of Lewis Farewell to the Creeks Highland laddie Jeannie Mauchline King George the V's Army Liberton pipe band Lord Lovat's lament Murdo's Wedding Scotland the Brave The 25th KOSB's farewell to Meerut The Atholl Highlanders The Barren Rocks of Aden The Bathgate Highland games The Battle of the Somme The Battle of Waterloo The Black bear The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie The Crags of tumble down mountain The Green Hills of Tyrol The Heights of Dargai The Road to the Isles The Rose of Allendale The Roses of Prince Charlie The Rowan Tree The Steam boat When the Battle's O'er Ye jacobites by name Burns Auld Lang Syne A Man's a man for a that My Love she's but a Lassie yet Corn rigs are bonnie Ye Banks and Braes Will ye no come back again Ae fond Kiss

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1996, 1997, 1998, 2014) Kenya (1996) Tour of New Zealand (1997) Piping for the Normandy veterans on their annual return to France (2012, 2013, 2014) The Basel Tattoo (2015) The Berlin Tattoo (2016) The Malta Military Tattoo (2017) Tour of North America (1994, 1998) The Hong Kong Rugby sevens (1996) The Hand over of Hong Kong (1997) Kirklees Festival of Remebrance (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017, 2018) Contries I have played in:- All over the UK America Canada Denmark Germany Hong Kong New Zealand Kenya Malta Switzerland France
Q: How long does setup take?

A: Normally no more than 30 mins although I would always aim for a minimum of 60 mins set up and warm up time before any engagement. Where required I can arrive set up and ready to go, this is especially helpful at surprise events.


Q: What are your space and power requirements?

A: Space enough for one person and no power requirements are needed.


Q: Do you take requests?

A: Yes, although, I prefer to have some notice where practical.


Customer reviews for Andrew Brian - Highland Bagpiper

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Wedding

As this was a surprise for the bride and guests it could have been difficult to set up, but Andrew made it so easy with his professionalism and experience. His playing was excellent as was his communication skills with a tearful (but very happy) bride to make sure he did what she wanted so not to upset what she had arranged music wise. Well done Andrew.

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Funeral

Andrew thank you so very much for attending my mums funeral on Monday playing the pipes, my mum was a great lover of the pipes, being Scottish, Your turn out was fantastic and you played my mums song Amazing grace beautifully, your attendance and your playing of the pipes brought great comfort to the family. Thank you and well done, you're a good man.

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Wedding

On a very hot day Andrew went above and beyond the call of duty he made our wedding a very special day and never complained when ask to stay out of sight has it was a suprise and even stayed longer to pipe us to the top table looked absolutely amazing and had more photos taken with him than the bride. Would highly recommend Andrew he was faultless.

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Wedding

Andrew was absolutely brilliant this was a suprise for our son in law and he made his day. Andrew gave his advise on times, his help in planning and played appropriate music needed to help make our daughter and son in laws day everything they dreamed of, very good value for money would highly recommend.thank you so much

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Funeral

Absolutely beautiful ! Pipe Major Andrew Paton piped my dad to rest yesterday.A very moving, professional service. At the end as we stood at the graveside he played the final tune I had chosen . The music gently faded away and then he was gone without our even noticing. He provided a very professional service with palpable empathy. He was immaculately dressed in Black Watch tartan complete with bearskin, as I requested, and was a magnificent sight as he strode in front of the cortege through the cemetery. It was a fitting tribute to my dad who would have loved it. I highly recommend Andy . I chose him from a number of pipers who responded to my enquiry as he was was the only one whose initial reply was adressed to me personally ,using my name . He was the only one whose quote ended with a message of sympathy. I felt this indicated a kind man and I wasn't wrong. Many thanks Andy you made a sad day more bearable.

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Funeral

What can I say! Andy was absolutely amazing. I can't thank him enough for his professionalism and attention to detail at such a sad occasion as my Mums funeral. Andy looked and sounded fabulous and really set the scene for my dear Mum and our whole family. Even the funeral director said he'd never experienced anything quite like it, that he'd heard pipers before at funerals but when Andy played it sent shivers down his back as he followed Andy playing the bagpipes and leading my Mum to her final resting place alongside my dear Dad. Thank you so much Andy.

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Past Customer

Wedding

5 stars Andy played at our wedding in Cumbria this weekend. He was absoultey superb and gave our day a really special touch. Andy is the utmost professional and a brilliant talent on the pipes. I cannot recommend Andy highly enough. If your looking for a piper in the Northwest, look no further and hire Andy.

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Past Customer

Funeral

Andrew looked incredible and played superbly, even adding to our request, which was really wonderful, leading the funeral car right to the Crematorium main entrance. It was a very nice touch, His playing Flower of Scotland, and Amazing Grace in the service was stunning, bring Scotland one last time to my dear beloved mum just one last time and it made for a trully beautiful and memorable event. Thank you Andrew! I wouldn't hesitate to book you again in the future!

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Past Customer

Funeral

Wanted to drop you a line in appreciation of your fantastic performance yesterday. To see you looking so fabulous in Highland dress as we pulled up to the gates at Altrincham Crematorium and begin to play Lest we Forget, it was breathtaking. Followed by the Skye Boat Song, a song my Mum sang to her grandchildren when they were babies, it was delightful. Our driver opened our windows, the six of us (myself, sister and four brothers) listened in wonder as you played perfectly, how I wish my Mum could have been there, she would have just loved it. Thank you so, so much Andy, you made mine and my families memories of the day so much more special.

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Memorial Service

Andrew is an excellent Piper, he goes above and beyond to satisfy the customer and the quality of the music is excellent. Everyone who attended this event (0600 hrs on a dark and cold crisp November morning) said they were glad they got up to be there. Haunting and emotional were the words used. Many thanks for being there for us Andrew.

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Private Event

Extremely punctual played everything that was asked beautifully Full dress was flawless and sharp An outstanding figure to behold Everyone was impressed Will need to have another event to have him back absolutely loved it.

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Burns Night

Andrew was fantastic. It was my first time organising a Burns Night Supper and he was helpful and offered ideas to help the night go well. During the night he was able to flex his performance and times to suit the ever changing flow of the evening. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music and commented how much it brought to the evening. Can't recommend enough.

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Funeral

A wonderful Piper. he piped as the courtage walked down .piped into the hall and piped out played favorite tunes so movingly and my brother had always wanted a piper but Andrew Paton exceeded all expectations.A very moving tribute indeed . Thank you .

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Wedding

Very pleased with Andy and his performance service. Prompt, precise and courtious. Looked great in the wedding photos in full dressage. Highly recommended.

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Thank you Andrew... For making our special day extra special.. Your promptness, playing standard and friendliness were second to none.. We won't forget your contribution to our day.

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Great guy just what we wanted,most helpful, superbly presented and very professional!! No hesitation in recommending Andy

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Memorial service

Excellent. Andrew performed superbly and fulfilled the brief perfectly. WE were very grateful for his excellent playing.

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Wedding

10/10 The best experience ever everyone said at the Wedding reception how it made the day and how Andy carried on playing on and off through freezing cold weather, he was worth every penny.

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Wedding

Andy was fantastic! Easy to communicate with prior to our wedding, arrived on time in his full attire and played some wonderful tunes as the guests arrived at the church! He then piped me to the entrance of the church playing Highland Cathedral. All the guests loved it too. Thank you so much Andy!!

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Funeral

I can't thank andrew enough he played at my grandads funeral on Christmas eve Andrew was so respectful and his Bagpipe playing abilities are out of this world and you looked so smart in your kilt my grandad would have been so proud to hear you play so amazingly highly recommended 5* and more thanks again Andrew.

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On time and was brilliant recommend him 2 everyone from now on

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