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Eric Albert
Bagpipes
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Eugene, Oregon
Will travel 100 miles from Eugene
About
Eric has had performances at countless public and private functions over the last 23 years include such events as weddings, anniversaries, funerals, corporate and professional sporting events.
Career highlights include piping in the American and European teams at the Opening ceremonies of the 1995 Ryder Cup Golf Tournament, US Open at Pinehurst Country Club, played with and for celebrities such as Ewan Mc Gregor and Sean Connery, and well known Celtic bands Enter the Haggis, Flogging Molly, The Dady Brothers, Seven Nations and many more. Eric has coordinated, organized and led the pipe band performances and organized athletes for the annual Highland Fling Celtic weekend at the Renaissance Faire in Sterling, New York for 11 consecutive seasons.
As a solo competitive piper, Eric has won many of the major contests in the Eastern United States Highland Games circuit and was ranked among the top ten players in the Eastern United States in Grade 2 by the EUSPBA for the '01, '02, '05 and '06 seasons. The EUSPBA boasts both the largest territory and greatest solo player membership of any piping association in the world extending from Maine to Texas. Eric was advanced to Grade 1 solo piping in 2012 by the WUSPBA.
Credentials:
*2013 Winner of Oregon Pipers Society Grade 1 aggregate for 2012-2013 season
*1996-present Winner of Solo Competitive events in each of the major contests in the Eastern US and Canadian Highland Games circuit
*2006-present Co-founder/instructor/player of the pipe band, Feadan Or, Penfield, NY
*1997-present Organize Piping and Highland Athletics for the Scottish Weekend held annually at the Sterling Renaissance Faire in Sterling, NY
*2006-2007 Led the pipe band Feadan Or Grade 3 competitive unit as Pipe Major
*2001,'02,'05 & '06 Ranked among the top ten players in the Eastern US in Grade 2, by the Eastern US Piper Society
*1992-1998 Member of the Northeast Championship Grade 2 pipe band, Oran Mor, Troy, NY
*1995 Solo Piper for Byron Nelson Induction to the Hill of Fame at Oak Hill CC Rochester, NY
*1995 Solo piper for both the American & European teams at the Opening ceremonies at the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament, Oak Hill C.C., Rochester, NY
*1990-1991 Mohawk Valley Fraser Grade 3 Pipe Band, Rome, NY
*1988-1990 Rochester Scottish Pipe Band, Rochester, NY
Career highlights include piping in the American and European teams at the Opening ceremonies of the 1995 Ryder Cup Golf Tournament, US Open at Pinehurst Country Club, played with and for celebrities such as Ewan Mc Gregor and Sean Connery, and well known Celtic bands Enter the Haggis, Flogging Molly, The Dady Brothers, Seven Nations and many more. Eric has coordinated, organized and led the pipe band performances and organized athletes for the annual Highland Fling Celtic weekend at the Renaissance Faire in Sterling, New York for 11 consecutive seasons.
As a solo competitive piper, Eric has won many of the major contests in the Eastern United States Highland Games circuit and was ranked among the top ten players in the Eastern United States in Grade 2 by the EUSPBA for the '01, '02, '05 and '06 seasons. The EUSPBA boasts both the largest territory and greatest solo player membership of any piping association in the world extending from Maine to Texas. Eric was advanced to Grade 1 solo piping in 2012 by the WUSPBA.
Credentials:
*2013 Winner of Oregon Pipers Society Grade 1 aggregate for 2012-2013 season
*1996-present Winner of Solo Competitive events in each of the major contests in the Eastern US and Canadian Highland Games circuit
*2006-present Co-founder/instructor/player of the pipe band, Feadan Or, Penfield, NY
*1997-present Organize Piping and Highland Athletics for the Scottish Weekend held annually at the Sterling Renaissance Faire in Sterling, NY
*2006-2007 Led the pipe band Feadan Or Grade 3 competitive unit as Pipe Major
*2001,'02,'05 & '06 Ranked among the top ten players in the Eastern US in Grade 2, by the Eastern US Piper Society
*1992-1998 Member of the Northeast Championship Grade 2 pipe band, Oran Mor, Troy, NY
*1995 Solo Piper for Byron Nelson Induction to the Hill of Fame at Oak Hill CC Rochester, NY
*1995 Solo piper for both the American & European teams at the Opening ceremonies at the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament, Oak Hill C.C., Rochester, NY
*1990-1991 Mohawk Valley Fraser Grade 3 Pipe Band, Rome, NY
*1988-1990 Rochester Scottish Pipe Band, Rochester, NY
- 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
- Events
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Funerals
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Proms
- Restaurants
- Sweet 16 Parties
- Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- ~~~~~Wedding" style tunes
- Ode to Joy Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Simple Gifts trad
- For the Love of a Princess (Love theme from Braveheart) James Horner
- My Heart Will Go On (Love theme from Titanic) Samuel Lammond/James Horner
- Highland Cathedral Roever and Korb
- MacKenzies Wedding March trad
- Skye Boat Song trad
- Scotland the Brave trad
- Mairi's Wedding trad
- Jimmy's Tune Chris Armstrong
- ~~~~~3/4 Retreat Marches
- Balmoral D-M Robert Bruce
- The Battle's O'er William Robb
- The Bloody Fields of Flanders John McLellan of Dunoon
- Castle Dangerous J. Haugh
- Green Hills of Tyrol Gioachino Rossini
- Lochanside John McLellan of Dunoon
- Magersfontein John McLellan of Dunoon
- My Land Norman MacLean
- On the Road to Passchendaele Gavin Stoddart
- Killworth Hills GS McLennan
- ~~~~~Funeral Tunes
- Amazing Grace John Newton
- Flight of the Eaglets (Lady McRoberts' Lament) Pipe Major Willie Ross
- Flowers of the Forest trad
- Going Home Antonin Dvo?ák
- Loch Rannoch John Wilson
- Mist Covered Mountains trad
- Morag of Dunvegan trad
- Tommy Tully's Air Terry Tully
- The Dark Island Iain McLachlan
- ~~~~~2/4 Marches
- 42nd's March trad
- Barren Rocks of Aden James Mauchline
- Black Bear trad
- Brown Haired Maiden trad
- Corriechoillie's 43rd Welcome Pipe Major Willie Ross
- High Road to Gairloch trad
- Teribus trad
- ~~~~~4/4 Marches
- At Long Last James MacHattie
- Battle of Waterloo trad
- Bluebells of Scotland trad
- Crags of Tumbledown Mountain James Riddell
- Flett from Flotta Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- Follow My Highland Soldier trad
- Gardens of Skye A. Harper
- Lord Lovat's Lament trad
- Minstrel Boy trad
- Murdo's Wedding Gavin Stoddart
- Rowan Tree trad
- Wings trad
- ~~~~~Slow Airs
- The Bells of Dunblane Robert Mathieson
- The Haunting Neil Dickie
- Hector the Hero James Scott Skinner
- Highland Cradle Song trad
- Loch Monar Pipe Major Willie Ross
- Mingulay Boat Song trad
- Road to the Isles John McLellan of Dunoon
- Scots Wha Hae trad
- The Water is Wide trad
- Flower of Scotland Roy Williamson
- ~~~~~2/4 Big Marches
- 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar PM J. MacDonald 79th Highlanders
- Atholl and Breadalbane Gathering William Fergusson
- Balmoral Highlanders Angus Mackay
- Clan MacColl John MacColl
- Clan MacRae Society William Fergusson
- Donald MacLellan of Rothesay Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- Glen Caladh Castle John McLellan of Dunoon
- Hugh Kennedy Peter R. MacLeod
- Major Manson's Farewell to Clachantrushal Pipe Major Donald MacLean
- Miss Elspeth Campbell Thomas Douglas
- Mrs H L MacDonald of Dunach William Lawrie
- Lieut Col AE Cameron of Aldourie Pipe Major R Crabb
- ~~~~~Strathspeys
- Arniston Castle trad
- Caledonian Canal trad
- Highland Harry trad
- Maggie Cameron trad
- Struan Robertson trad
- Susan MacLeod Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- Cpt Colin Campbell Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- ~~~~~Reels
- Alick C. MacGregor G. S. McLennan
- Bessie McIntyre William MacLean
- Brown Haired Maid trad
- Captain Lachlan MacPhail of Tiree Peter Farquhar
- John Morrison of Assynt House Peter R. MacLeod
- Traditional trad
- Sound of Sleat D MacKinnon
- ~~~~~6/8 Marches
- Atholl Highlanders trad
- Muckin' of Geordie's Byre trad
- Angus MacKinnon Donald Shaw Ramsay
- Colonel Craig Brown Pipe-Major Charles Cameron
- Doctor Ross's 50th Welcome Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- Donald MacLean of Lewis Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- Duncan McGillivray Chief Steward Jim McGillivray
- Farewell to the Creeks James Robertson
- John D Burgess George Cockburn
- Mrs. Lily Christie Donald Shaw Ramsay
- Murdo MacKenzie of Torridon Bobby MacLeod
- Sweet Maid of Mull A. C. Beaton
- Tug Argan Gap Pipe Major John M. MacKenzie
- ~~~~~6/8 Jigs
- Alan MacPherson of Mosspark Pipe Major A MacDonald
- Braes of Mellinish trad
- Cork Hill trad
- Donella Beaton George Johnstone
- Old Wife of the Mill Dust trad
- Paddy's Leather Breeches trad
- Skymans Jig trad
- ~~~~~Hornpipes
- Lucy Cassidy George McIntyre
- The Man from Skye Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- Pipe Major George Allan Pipe Major Donald MacLeod
- ~~~~~Piobaireachd
- Sir James MacDonald of the Isles Lament
- MacNeil of Barra's March
- The MacGregors Salute
- MacDougall's Gathering
- Munros Salute
- His Fathers Lament for Donald MacKenzie
- Lament for Hugh
- The Wee Spree
- ~~~~~Military Set
- The Marine Corps Hymn Jacques Offenbach
- Caisson's 1st Lieut. Edmund L. Gruber
- Over There trad
- ~~~~~Odds and Ends
- Happy Birthday Mildred Hill
- ~~~~~Dance Tunes
- Battle of the Somme William Lawrie
- The Heights of Dargai trad
- Athol Highlanders trad
- Whistle O'er the Lave o'It (Seann Triubhas) trad
- The Liberton Pipe Band trad
- Ghillie Calum (Sword Dance) trad
- Longueval George Stoddart
- ~~~~~Farewell Set
- We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa' trad
- Will Ye No Come Back Again trad
- Auld Lang Syne Robert Burns
- Bagpipes
Reviews (14)
Funeral
in Keysville, GA
on 10/20/2011
"Eric as very professional and gracious . As far as I and my family were concerned , he was part of the family . His piping skillls are very strong and I would recommend him to anyone seeking a piper for their event . Thank you , Donald"
- Donald Y.
Wedding Ceremony
in Winston-Salem, NC
on 10/08/2011
"Eric played Higlhland Cathedral for our daughter's wedding and it was absolutely beautiful! Not only is he an extremely talented muscian, but a professional in every sense of the word. I especially appreciated his prompt responses to emails and phone calls. I would highly recommend Eric to anyone interested in having a bagpiper for their event."
- Lisa H.
Wedding Ceremony
in Charleston, SC
on 09/04/2011
"Eric was easy to work with in planning our event. He is pleasant and professional. His appearance and music at my daughters wedding was outstanding. I highly recommend Eric for and special occassion."
- Nancy G.
Corporate Function
in Pinehurst, NC
on 06/21/2011
"A pleasure to work with, arrived early, accommodated our client's requests and entertained attendees. I highly recommend Eric and Peter for any future events!"
- Karen A.
Funeral
in Charlotte, NC
on 04/30/2011
"Eric performed at my dad's funeral this past weekend and did an amazing job. He was asked to start with Amazing Grace near the grave site and then march to a distance where we could still hear him and also hear the pastor throughout the service. He arrived early enough before the start of the service to confirm my instructions. He was perfect. I would recommend him to any of my family or friends. Thank you Eric for your work."
- Sarah T.
Cocktail Party
in Charlotte, NC
on 04/13/2011
"His performance was everything we wanted! It could not have been improved on. We would consider using him for future events."
- Susan W.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Cornelius, NC
on 04/10/2011
"He met all my expectations and more.It was my mother's 90th birthday. She never moved during the whole time he played. Many people from the party were also excited to be able to have him there. Several were starting to think that they might do something similar in the future. "
- Mary Jean S.
Wedding Ceremony
in Lake Lure, NC
on 08/27/2011
"Eric was absolutely wonderful. His talent is unsurpassed and he was completely professional in meeting our needs. The music he played moments after the vows were complete are burned into my memory forever! Thank you Eric!"
- Benjamin C.
Funeral
in Beaverton, OR
on 05/19/2012
"Mr. Albert played for my brother's memorial service. I spoke with his wife Krysta several times before the day of the service and she very kindly gave suggestions and ideas based on her and her husbands years of experience. Mr. Albert performed beautifully and exactly as we wished, and my brother received a very moving tribute. I am forever grateful for both Mr. Albert and his wife Krysta for making such an important part of the service go smoothly and wonderfully."
- Lori E.
Wine Tasting Party
in La Crosse, VA
on 11/19/2011
"Eric did a fantastic job for our private event! He was very easy to work with and he and his wife were quick to call us to talk through our event and see if they would be a good overall fit. Since he plays both the large and smaller bagpipes it worked out perfectly for our event and all of our customers really enjoyed his music all evening! We look forward to having Eric back for our future events!"
- Aubrey R.
Wedding Ceremony
in Rock Hill, SC
on 10/22/2011
"Eric did a great job and he is soooooooooo talented!! I couldn't have asked for better! I would highly recommend him to anyone!!! "
- Natalie S.
Wedding Reception
in Bend, OR
on 03/17/2012
"Eric was very professional and his bagpipe music was a beautiful addition to a Scottish wedding."
- Sally G.
Eric Albert’s Response:
"The bride wanted Beatles tunes played on the Highland Bagpipes- an impossibility unfortunately, based on the specific tunes she wanted. However I believe she was happy with the pipe tunes we ultimately selected."
Wedding Ceremony
in Charlotte, NC
on 11/12/2011
"Eric was wonderful! he and his wife, Krysta, were helpful and so easy to work with. Eric went out of his way to wear a kilt close to our Hamilton plaid. He assisted us in choosing the perfect music for our wedding march, sending examples ahead of time for us to listen to. Best of all, he was friendly, happy for the newlyweds and their guests, and seemed to have as much fun as we all did!"
- Linda H.
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