
Pipes of Peace
by Eric Albert
Great Highland Bagpipes
The regions premier bagpiper serving Rochester, NY and Eastern United States with the stirring sounds of the Scottish Highland Bagpipes.
Eric can assist with planning, tune selections and choreography of bagpipes at your special event. With over 36 years of bagpipe performance and instruction, you can count on the professionalism and musicianship Eric consistently delivers. For performance inquiries, call 585.664.5255 or use my Booking request page to communicate your events details and get a fast quote.
Accepting a position as Faculty Bagpipe Instructor at Eastman School of Music in 2023, presents Eric with the rewarding opportunity to instruct the next generation of pipers.
Services
From first contact, Eric is prepared to help you through the process of planning the right music for your wedding. Eric has a number of traditional Kilts that can match or compliment your chosen color scheme.
The loss of a loved one is often unexpected and requires immediate response and clear communication. Eric is a full time bagpiper and is always available to play pipes for your departed loved ones service.
Anniversaries
Anniversaries often recall a wedding or engagement. It might be a way to recall the anniversary of a memorable trip to the UK. No matter the occasion, Eric is ready to leand his musical talents to help you recall the elements of that special day, adventure or holiday so special.
Special events
St Patricks, St Andrews, birthdays, Mitzvahs, the sound of bagpipes can compliment virtually any gathering.
2025 Edinboro Highland Games
Piobaireachd 1st
2/4 March, Strathspey, Reel 2nd
6/8 March 2nd
2025 Central NY Games
Piobaireachd over 50 1st
2024 Salado TX Highland Games
Piobaireachd 2nd "A first class tune today"
March, Strathspey, Reel 2nd "Lovely sweet pipes"
2024 CNY Highland Games
Piobaireachd over 50 1st "A pleasure to listen to on a lovely bagpipe"
2/4 March 2nd
Strathspey Reel 2nd
2023 Edinboro Highland Games
Piobaireachd 1st
2/4 March 1st
Strathspey/Reel 1st
H/J 1st
6/8 March 1st
