John Bottomley: Champion Piper!

• John Bottomley - Bagpipes

In a field where far too many people believe all they have to do is put on the uniform and that makes them pipers, I have done the work to make myself a true master of the instrument and professional performer. This year in fact I became the professional champion of the entire Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.
Of course, I always perform in authentic highland dress, for either day wear or formal evening wear.

I have performed onstage with the Chieftains and composed and performed original piping music for the feature film Trooper.

All this experience has made me a complete performer, not just someone in a kilt.

I learned to play bagpipes from some of the most respected players in the world, including Jim McIntosh, MBE, and John MacLellan, MBE. I win prizes at the HIGHEST competitive level of piping all across the country and am currently ranked second in the United States.

For eight years in a row I was awarded the prize as the best piper of the day at the Round Hill Highland Games in Connecticut.

As Pipe-Sergeant of the world famous Oran Mor Pipe Band I led the band to the finals at the World Championships in our first appearance.

Beverly Sills invited me to play at the New York City Opera for Brigadoon, and I have performed at Carnegie Hall, in Boston with The Boston Pops, Shakespeare in the Park in New York, and for many years I was a featured performer at New York City's renowned Eagle Tavern.

I have played at occasions ranging from weddings and funerals to special concerts, educational events, and promotional performances for nearly 40 years. I provide the finest and most professional piping for all my clients, working with you in advance of your event to ensure your absolute satisfaction.

• Thousands of them

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• John is a fantastic piper. We hired him to play on the stairs to our church while guests were arriving and leaving our wedding ceremony. He provided the perfect sound to our Celtic wedding. The music selections he made were a great fit for the day’s events. He was very professional and courteous during all the planning. We received tons of compliments on how great he sounded from all of our guests. If we ever have another event that needs a Piper...John is the only one we'll hire. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking to hire a piper for any event. -- Erin M, Bethlehem, PA, 9/6/2009
• Fabulous! John exceeded all of our expectations, professionally, musically and personally! Thank you!!! -- Suzanne O, Toledo, OH, 8/29/2009
• John was extremely punctual; easy to communicate with; accommodating my wishes for a special, dramatic entrance; was very reasonably priced; and even performed under an umbrella while it rained. It was marvelous, overall! -- Michael W, Ringoes, NJ, 8/1/2009
• John showed up early for my Father's funeral and stayed late. EVERYONE complimented our family on his performance! I will treasure the memory of him playing outside the enterance of the Church for the rest of my life. I have tears in my eyes, typing this response. We were truly Blessed to have John in attendance during my family's time of need. I know in my heart that my Father was happy too. -- Brad D, Exton, PA, 10/27/2011
• John added so much to our daughter's wedding! Very pleased to an oustanding piper such as John! -- Scott E, Ambler, PA, 10/7/2011
• Very accomodating a great Piper! -- Bob K, Stroudsburg, PA, 11/19/2011
• John played for my father's 80'th birthday party, it was perfect! He was on time and is a wonderful piper! Highly recommend! -- Jay W, Hellertown, PA, 3/17/2012
• t Thank you we were very impressed with his talent as a musician. He is a very nice man and came on time. We liked the way he was dressed and played. Everyone enjoyed his bagpipe playing. It was a special touch to add to our daughter's wedding ceremony. -- Gail L, Pottstown, PA, 3/17/2012
• John provided music for our church function the morning after playing at numerous St. Patrick's Day Celebrations and I'm sure had the right to be exhausted, but instead provided an excellent performance even taking requests. I believe the word awesome was used by several of our members when describing what they thought of his music. It was definately something different & refreshing for our church. We would be happy to have John back again! -- Kurt H, Emmaus, PA, 3/18/2012

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