KEVIN ANGUS - BAGPIPER & CELTIC INSTRUMENTALIST

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Bagpipes at Your Wedding

Jubilant, Whimsical, Beautiful  ~  Always Wonderful! 

My wife and I had bagpipes played at our wedding.
And our daughter surprised us with bagpipes at her wedding!

​There are so many possibilities for including the bagpipes and Celtic music in your wedding.
- Create a majestic entrance for the bride and her escort and a lively announcement for the newlyweds at the end of the ceremony with the Great Highland Bagpipes.
- The bagpipes evoke a celebration as guests arrive, mingle, and take photos.
- The Scottish Small Pipes and Irish Penny Whistles offer a gentler musical option before and during the ceremony.
- Parade the new couple into the reception with a lively set of tunes and a Piper’s Toast.
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It is my privilege to to work with you to create the perfect spirit and aura for your entire wedding.  Here are a few more ideas to get you started ...

  Before your Wedding 
     - Engagement Party
​     - Welcome Party for your Guests 
​     - Rehearsal Dinner
  Your Wedding Day
     - As Guests Arrive at your Wedding Ceremony
     - The Bridal Party Processional
     - The Bride's Processional
     - During the Wedding Ceremony (Handfasting, Candle Lighting, Communion)
     - Announcing the Newlyweds & Recessional 
     - After the Wedding Ceremony as Guests Exit
  The Party and Reception
     - Parade your Guests or your Wedding Party to your Gala.
     - Newlyweds' Grand Introduction at the Reception
     - First Dance(s)
​     - Farewell Brunch

planning

• We get started with a free consultation.
• Get your ideas together and we will work out the best way to use the bagpipes, whistles, and saxophones along with the music selections to make your wedding just the way you want it - incredible!
• I am happy to make suggestions and think about novel ways to incorporate the bagpipes for you. 

The Piper's Garb

• What is a bagpiper without a kilt, sporran, & ghillie brogues?  These are a must for the bonnie bagpiper!
• I can make it formal or casual to match the spirit of your event.
• Colors can be coordinated too!  I have several kilts sporting various tartans and color themes.

Ancient Angus

"Old" MacMillan (Modern)

Red Leslie

Simple Charcoal Gray

My arrival and Coordination on the day

• No need to worry about the bagpiper on your special day.
• I'll be onsite at least 30 minutes prior to starting your event, I will check in with the coordinator, and set-up to perform.
• I'll be warmed up and fully tuned - the bagpipes and any other instruments will be "singing"! ​

Other Things to Think about

In-house Musicians

• I will work with all the musicians (e.g. organist, vocalists) to insure we are fully coordinated for the prelude, during the ceremony, and postlude.
• At the reception I will coordinate with all the entertainment (e.g. bands, DJs) to create a perfect cocktail/photo hour and start to your reception. 

Additional Musicians

• I am happy to recommend additional musicians should you be interested:
  • Bagpipes and Highland Drums
  • Fiddle and Cello
  • Guitar, Mandolin and Bouzouki

Outdoor Events

• If you a planning an outdoor event, I highly recommend we build a contingency in case of inclement weather.

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Beautiful Music for your Wedding Day

Great Highland Bagpipes  ~  Scottish Smallpipes  ~  Whistles  ~  Saxophones

Let's make your day perfect with beautiful music performed on Celtic instruments.   Together we will incorporate all of your ideas from the big and bold bagpipes to the sweet and intimate whistles.
Unsure about making tune choices?  Not to worry.
I can help you select music and the instrumentation for your ceremony and events.   Bagpipes, whistles or saxophones - all are special and will reflect the energy and emotions of your momentous event!
Looking for additional musicians?  Let me know -
I can recommend and bring folks along to add to the party.
I am happy to take requests given enough time to learn a tune.​ Please note that not all tunes can be played on the pipes​ but may work on whistles or sax.

Here are a few selections to consider ...
   - Highland Cathedral
   ​- Skye Boat Song ("Outlander" opening theme)
   - Torosay Castle
   - Loch Lomond (whistle)
​   - Lochanside​
   - The Highland Wedding
   - Coilsfield House (whistle)
​   - The Bluebells of Scotland
​   - Uist Bridal March
   - Katie Martin's Waltz

Katie Martin's Waltz on the Great Highland Bagpipe

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Packages and Pricing

Every event is unique  ~  We will work together to get all your details in place.

the ceremony

All performances begin at $400.

• ​Pre and post ceremony events can be added for additional fees.

The complete Ceremony includes:

• Arrival Music.
• Music during your Ceremony (e.g. processional, meditation, recessional).
• Postlude Music as you greet your Guests.

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The Reception

All performances begin at $400.

• ​Additional time and musicians can be added for this event.

The Reception includes:

• Arrival Music for your guests to enjoy along with your hospitality.
• Your "Grand Entrance" into your party.
• "Piper's Toast" - a kind word and a wee tune from the piper for the Newlyweds!

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Extras

Are you looking for a bagpiper for times other than the Ceremony or Reception?

• Please do not hesitate to ask.  I would love to be a part of your event.  
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Golf Outing
  • Farewell Brunch
• Fees will depend on total time and travel to the event location.

Would you like to include other musicians to any portion of your event?

• No problem - there are several excellent musicians that can be added for additional fees.
• Bagpipes, Drums, Fiddle, Cello, Guitar, Mandolin, and Bouzouki are all possibilities.

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What folks are saying about the bagpipes at their wedding.

"Fighting Scots of Wooster" Wedding - October 2024

Fantastic Experience!
​"From start to finish, working with Kevin was a delight!  Thank you for making our daughter and new son-in-law's day so special."  
     ~ Gretchen C.  (Geneseo, NY)

Celtic Wedding - August 2024

​"Kevin played outside and during our daughter’s wedding mass in August.  He did an amazing job, and was professional and easy to work with during the planning phase.  He offered different pipe options for inside and outside the church.  He also reached the organist and coordinated the most beautiful entrance music creating beautiful memories for our girl!  People commented that his playing was breathtaking.  I highly recommend Kevin if you need bagpipe music."       
     ~ Elizabeth W.  (​Syracuse, NY)

Grand Irish Outdoor Wedding - July 2024

Belhurst Castle

Photo:  Nika Ink Photography

​"It was wonderful to have Kevin play the bagpipes, smallpipes and whistle at our ceremony."     
     ~ Melissa & Michael  (​Geneva, NY)

Wedding Surprise - June 2024

Heritage Barn - Dunham Homestead

"Thank you so much, Kevin.  You went above and beyond all of our expectations and made the night even more special.  Amazing!  It was unforgettable!"
     ~ Eryn K.  (​Hamilton, NY)

Linwood Gardens Wedding - June 2024

Photo:  B. Angus

"Kevin’s playing was utterly perfect and so meaningful for our wedding!"  "His music (bagpipes and whistle) was a keystone element of our ceremony … brought a tear to the eye!"
     ~ Holly & Conrad  (​York, NY)

"One need not question the quality of Kevin’s talent, attention to details nor his ability to adjust to unexpected changes in a ceremony.  And, he is a really nice guy!
​Thank you, Kevin, for making Holly and Conrad’s wedding a deeply memorable experience."
     ~ Clara M.  (​Avon, NY)

Intimate Wedding & Reception

   Photo:  Z. Angus

"Our wedding had a Celtic theme and Kevin's superb bagpiping contributed so much to the joy of the day.  His full Scottish regalia brought color to the celebration.  He played outside the chapel as guests arrived, after the ceremony, and at our reception.  Kevin's playing elevated our wedding day, making it forever memorable."
​     ~ Taimi & Mike  (Rochester, NY)

Adirondack Wedding

   Photo:  J.G. Angus

The Piping was Magical!
"There was a mist in the air.  Our spirits were high.  The ceremony was joyful.  Kevin played the pipes before and after our ceremony transporting everyone to our own private loch in the highlands."
​     ~ Leanne & Colin  (Chapel Island, Saranac Lake, NY)

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