Whether you’re honoring tradition at a wedding, marking a solemn moment at a memorial, or just want to turn heads at your next celebration, the bagpipe adds a rich, unforgettable presence to any event. In a city as vibrant and diverse as Birmingham, finding a talented piper is easier than ever—if you know where to look.
Here are five of the most talented bagpipers and pipe bands in the Birmingham area for private events in 2025.
Joseph R. Morrison
I am Pipe Major Joseph R. Morrison, Professional Bagpiper available for hire in and around Birmingham, Alabama, and throughout the southeastern United States. I am available for a range of engagements, from funerals and memorial services to weddings, anniversary parties, birthdays, family reunions, recitals and educational demonstrations, and any festive event that may call for a piper.
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Zoe Brumfield Bagpiper
Zoe is an experienced lady piper for funerals, church events and other special occasions. She have been playing since 2002 and am available on short notice if necessary. . She travel around the state and surrounding states for funerals, weddings, memorial services, special events, surprise birthday parties, educational presentations, church programs and presentations, children’s activities.
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Andrew Choate
Andrew has been playing the pipes since the age of 8 and quickly fell in love with the instrument and Scottish culture. He has always been a competitor in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association and won prizes from Nova Scotia to the Carolinas. He has been a member of several accomplished pipe bands and competed throughout the US, Canada, and even to the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland.
From weddings and funerals to NFL games, yacht christenings, birthdays, charity events and recitals, Andrew has done it all and would be honored to join your special event!
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Andrew Gann
Andrew is a professional bagpiper with 11+ years of experience. Andrew is highly regarded and has bagpiped at hundreds of funerals, military funerals, memorial services, and weddings.
In 2020, Andrew bagpiped during combat missions during a tour of duty serving in the United States Army where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his bravery and the inspiration his bagpipes gave his platoon. Andrew is very friendly and patient and will always work with your needs and desires to ensure that your service in memorable.
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Atlanta Bagpiper Brad Beaton
Bradford Beaton started playing bagpipes at age 14. Over the past forty plus years, Brad has competed and won as both a solo piper and as the leader of a pipe band at many highland games such as Dallas, Grandfather Mountain, Stone Mountain, Charleston, and Savannah. He has been invited to play at many other types of engagements including weddings, parades, funerals, highland games, parties, golf events, and more. He can tune his bagpipes to play in harmony with any church pipe organs as well as many other instruments.
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Final Thoughts
Whether you’re planning a traditional wedding, a heritage festival, or a meaningful memorial, these Birmingham-based bagpipers offer rich musical experiences that elevate every occasion. Their pipes don’t just play notes—they create memories.
📩 Need help choosing the right bagpiper for your special event? Reach out to us anytime at dreamteam@booklive.com or visit www.booklive.com — we’re here to help you plan something truly unforgettable.