Andrew Brian, Highland Wedding Bagpiper
Services From Andrew Brian, Highland Wedding Bagpiper in Liverpool
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Description
I have over 30 years experience and have played at many high profile events. I am a former military piper and served with the World Famous Black Watch regiment. Whilst I was in the military I qualified as a class one piper which then enables military pipers to be recommended for the prestigious Pipe Majors course. As a class one piper, I was often required to perform as a soloist at important functions for various VIPs and senior officers.
I have been involved in events that have been broadcast to millions world wide such as, The Edinburgh Military tattoo and the Hand over of Hong Kong ceremony. Other events I have performed at include the Basel Tattoo in Switzerland, the Berlin tattoo, the Malta tattoo, musical tours to North America and New Zealand. I have also performed for Scottish societies in Scotland, England, Hong Kong, Canada and Kenya. Amongst these performances, I have had the privilege to play for Royalty and heads of state.
Over the years I have performed for many families at their celebrations such as weddings and funerals and other family gatherings. Each gathering requires different approaches and my extensive experience over the years helps me tailor each performance to suit the families needs.
I have a range of tartans available in a selection of different uniform options which can be discussed at the booking stage. Combining my uniform options with my extensive experience and standard of playing enables me to deliver a service to families that I believe is compatible with a families wishes and expectations at such an important time in their lives.
Please feel free to get in touch or browse my profile for more information about my services.
Andy
Lori Bartley
• May 15, 2024Andrew we cannot thank you enough for your great service. You were so professional and helped make our Grandads funeral so special and beautiful. Would highly recommend Andrew to anyone. Thankyou so much!
Kate Hart
• March 15, 2024Andrew was brilliant for my grandads funeral. He played beautifully. Would highly recommend him.
Thanks again Andrew.
Forever grateful
Jordan Reynolds
• Nov. 8, 2023Andrew was thoroughly professional throughout and ensured the event was a success. There was glowing feedback from all that attended. 100% recommend
Thank you Andrew
Julie Alexander
• Oct. 31, 2023Andy was amazing. He played beautifully for my Dad’s funeral. He helped me through the planning of the event and I felt confident on the day all would go to plan with Andy there representing the family. And it did. Exactly the peace of mind you need at such an important event. Andy is a true professional. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻
elaine tinkler
• Oct. 14, 2023Andrew was simply amazing. We were all delighted with his professionalism, performance and flexibility to our wedding parties needs. Many thanks Andy…. Fantastic x
Philippa Atkin
• Oct. 6, 2022Andrew was friendly, accommodating and made good suggestions to enhance our event. His playing was perfect and he was a big hit with everyone who attended our event. We would have no hesitation in recommending Andrew.
FAQs
How long do you play for?
Most requirements for a piper are for short performances during certain parts of the events. Due to the volume of the instrument, I wouldn't typically play for anymore than 10 minutes at a time.
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
PA and lighting isn't required for my act
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
I am fully insured
How much space do you require?
Just a room to get changed in at most. Not always required and dependant on the job type
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
Given enough notice and if it is a piece that can be played properly on the pipes, then yes.
Set List/Services
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 repertior, 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