KEVIN ANGUS - BAGPIPER & CELTIC INSTRUMENTALIST

Party with a Bagpiper!

Holiday, Celebration, Surprise  ~  Always Fun! 

I'll bring the Bagpipes, you bring the people, and together we will create a memorable event that your guests will say was terrific!  Parties, Business Gatherings, Sporting Events, ​School Festivities, College Celebrations, and any other event you can think of.  Here are a few ideas ...

• Party   (Anniversary,  Birthday,  Holiday,  Graduation,  Surprise)
• Gala   (Fundraiser,  Dinner,  Benevolent Group)
• Corporate Event   (Cocktail Party,  Dinner,  Marketing Launch)
• School Event   (Graduation,  Opening Day,  Awards Ceremony)
• Concert & Lecture   (Schools,  Sr Centers,  Day Programs)
• Festival   (Arts,  Music,  Celtic,  Farmers' Market,  Hometown)
• Sporting Event   (Golf Tournament,  Bonspiel,  Regatta,  Opening)
• For Fun   (Firkin Friday,  Scottish Rugby Watch Party,  Rainy Days!)​

Walk to Defeat ALS - Ontario Beach Park

​There is something magical about the Bagpipes that gets your foot tapping and puts a smile on your face!  For me, it is always a blast when I get to play for your celebration!

With the 2024 Avon (NY) River Hawks Cross Country Team 

Price

St. Patrick's Weekend Parade Party

All performances begin at $300.

Every event is unique so it is best that we work together to get all your details in place.  Then I can give you an exact quote.

Not sure where to start?
No problem - I can help you with lots of ideas using the pipes, whistles, and saxophones to make your event extra special.

Not-for-Profit, Senior Living, and Veteran's Organizations
Please contact me for special rates regarding fundraising and benevolent events.

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Music Rules

There are no hard and fast rules about certain tunes being
​played at certain times.
If a melody has a special meaning to you, then let's try to use it.

Celtic ​Styles

There are lots of Celtic music styles to choose from -
​Jigs, Reels, Airs,  Strathspeys, & Hornpipes.  I am happy to suggest great tunes for you. 

I am happy to take requests given enough time to learn a tune.
​I must note that not all music can be played on the bagpipes
​but may work on whistles or saxophone.

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"Cabar Feidh" - a traditional march

Some of the venues where I have performed.

Performance Halls

Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music - Rochester​, NY
Palace Theater - Stamford, CT
Hochstein Performance Hall - Rochester, NY
Hilda D. Taylor Recital Hall - Rochester, NY
Smith Opera House - Geneva, NY
SOTA (School of the Arts) - Rochester, NY
Nott Memorial, Union College - Schenectady, NY
Helen Hills ~ Hills Chapel, Smith College - Northampton, MA
Epworth Hall, Silver Lake Institute - Perry, NY
The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts - Albany, NY
CMAC - Canandaigua, NY

with Chieftains' Kevin Conneff backstage - Palace Theater.

Churches

Third Presbyterian Church - Rochester, NY
United Church - Canandaigua, NY
St Paul's Episcopal Church - Rochester, NY
First Presbyterian Church - Caledonia, NY
Baker Memorial Methodist Church - East Aurora, NY
St. George's Episcopal Church - Schenectady, NY
Basilica of St. Josaphat - Milwaukee, WI
Calvary Episcopal Church - Saratoga, NY
St. Joseph & St Patrick Church - Utica, NY
Park Presbyterian Church - Newark, NY
St John of Rochester - Fairport, NY
Most Holy Rosary Church - Syracuse, NY

Historic St. George's Church - Schenectady, NY

Historic Sites, Parks & Museums

Linwood Gardens - York, NY
MAG (Memorial Art Gallery) - Rochester, NY
Genesee Country Village & Museum - Mumford, NY
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village - Amherst, NY
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum - Sodus Point, NY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park - Rochester, NY
Page Memorial Chapel at Riverside Cemetery - Oswego, NY
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion - Canandaigua, NY
Fort Popham State Historic Site - Phippsburg, ME
Fort Stanwix National Monument - Rome, NY
Mount Hope Cemetery - Rochester, NY
Coast Guard Beach - Cape Cod, MA
Wind Point Lighthouse - Racine, WI
Chapel Island - Upper Saranac Lake, NY
Highland Park - Rochester, NY
Letchworth State Park - Mt Morris, NY
Mendon Ponds Park - Mendon, NY
Woodlawn Cemetery - Canandaigua, NY

Historic Woodlawn Cemetery - Canandaigua, NY

Colleges & Universities

Rochester Institute of Technology - Henrietta, NY
Simmons University - Boston, MA
SUNY Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh, NY
Union College - Schenectady, NY
Colgate University - Hamilton, NY
Roberts Wesleyan University - Rochester, NY
SUNY Brockport - Brockport, NY
Smith College - Northampton, MA
Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY
Hamilton College - Clinton, NY

Nott Memorial - Union College

Special Event Spaces

Geneva on the Lake - Geneva, NY
Belhurst Castle & Winery - Geneva, NY
Heritage Barn at the Dunham Homestead - Hamilton, NY
​Oak Hill Country Club - Rochester, NY
Genesee Valley Club - Rochester, NY
The Country Club of Rochester - Rochester, NY
Irondequoit Country Club - Rochester, NY
Mendon Golf Club - Mendon, NY
Ravenwood Golf Club - Victor, NY
Monroe Golf Club - Pittsford, NY
Innovative Field - Rochester, NY
Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial - Rochester, NY

Belhurst Castle & Winery, Geneva NY

Photo Credit:  B. Angus

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Hear from folks who have had fun with Bagpipes!

St. Patrick's Day Party - March 2025

What at time to be alive!
​"You are absolutely the best.  You made the whole day magical.  Please put me in the books for next year!"
     ~ Jon S.  (​Rochester, NY)

Rotary Honoring Veterans - March 2025

​"You were tremendous! Thank you for being an integral part of our day!"
     ~ Dave J.  (​Newark, NY Rotary 7120)

International Bagpipe Day - March 2025

It's a Bag and some Pipes!
​"Kevin Angus gave a fantastic performance. He is not only a truly talented musician but is also knowledgeable and funny. I enjoyed how he explained the history of the pipes and costuming.  I like that he had a lot of interaction with the audience as well.  It’s clear he’s experienced with public performances.  We’re looking forward to his return!"
     ~ Julie K.  (​The ARC of Monroe)

"Secondhand" Birthday Gala - November 2024

​You made my party so special!
"Thank you so much for busting out the pipes last night!  Everyone at brunch is raving about it this morning."
     ~ Stephanie M.  (East Aurora, NY)

High School Cross Country Meet - October 2024

Truly Incredible!
​"The live bagpipe music set the competitive atmosphere up perfectly for a well executed race.  Really a joy and a pleasure to have Mr. Angus out there on the course with us."  
     ~ Hunter R.  (​Avon, NY)

“I just wanted to do something cool for the seniors on their night that honored their hard work and sacrifice.”
     ~ Coach W.  (​Avon, NY)

Walk to Defeat ALS - September 2024

Loved it!
​"It was great having you back after so many years to support the Walk.  You brought smiles to all the faces and pep to our step.  Thank you."  
     ~ Roberta S.  (​Rochester, NY)

Rochester "Eclipse Eve" Party - Apr 2024

Photo Credit:  B. Angus

The piping was mesmerizing.
​"What a way to prepare for the eclipse!   Everyone at the party loved the music, both haunting and jubilant at the same time.  Your blue kilt matched the radiant sky and the black accents were a harbinger of the darkness we were preparing to experience.  Loved it!
     ~ Mike L.  (​Rochester, NY)

CURE Illumination Ceremony at High Falls - September 2004 

Thank you so very much for giving of your time and talents.
​"Having the pipes lead the march across the bridge adds a marvelous dimension to the evening.  As we marched, I loved watching a little guy wiggle down from his mom's arms to move up front ... he was so delighted to be near you.  You stopped on the return to play "Amazing Grace."  Such a tribute to many parents and children who truly have amazing grace.  What a tribute to them.  Many Thanks!
     ~ JoAnn B.  (​CURE Childhood Cancer Association - Rochester, NY)

Ryder Cup Gala - October 1995

My guests will remember this party!
​"Thank you so much for that extra touch to the gala party.  Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed your music and your traditions.  I really did not know what to expect, but I can sincerely tell you that you far exceeded my expectations!  My guests will remember this party for many reasons; one of which, I know, will be the wonderful bagpipe music."
     ~ V.N.H.  (​Scottsville, NY)

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