Funeral•Reviewed on February 9, 2018•From Hallam, PA
Gus played at my father's funeral service. It was beautiful and the best thing I could have done. I will be truly grateful and will remember it forever. Also, the weather was not good on the day of the service and he was there early and drove an hour to get there.
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At my suggestion, Sue booked me through Gigmasters to play at her father's funeral in Hallam, PA. at St. James Lutheran Church. This was a very moving ceremony. I played "The Flowers of the Forest" at the beginning, and "Amazing Grace" to end the service. The inclement weather probably kept some people away, but I drove it very carefully. The pipes sounded great in this older church. The congregants were very gracious to my presence.
Review by Denise M.
Memorial Service•Reviewed on April 12, 2018•From York, PA
When my brother unexpectedly passed away, the family wanted a bagpiper to play at his service. My brother loved bagpipe music. I contacted Mr. Person to explain the situation. He very kindly agreed, on short notice, to play at the service. He accommodated our wishes and needs. He used our music selections and suggested appropriate music to round out the service. He arrived promptly even with driving the distance to York. Professional and sympathetic are both words that would describe his manner and presentation for the church service. Our family and friends were very moved and touched by Mr. Person's musical presentation. I highly recommend Gus Person!
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Denise hired me to play at her brother's Memorial Service in a church in York, PA. I'm pleased that my performance added to the solemnity and importance of the ceremony. I played the traditional lament, "The Flowers of the Forest," and other appropriate music. I was honored to be asked to perform and hope that my music provided some peace and closure for the family.
Review by Spencer S.
Wedding•Reviewed on October 28, 2018•From Philadelphia, PA
Excellent. Came early and spent time talking to get to know us. Played perfectly. Very nice person and very professional. Could not recommend highly enough.
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Spenser booked me to play at his wedding to Kaitlyn at the Racquet Club in downtown Philadelphia. All his new families and friends were extremely friendly and appreciative. I wore the No. 1 Dress Uniform of a piper in the Scots Guards. Spencer wanted me to play for 30 minutes as guests were arriving before the ceremony. It was much too cold and rainy outside so I played in the large lobby where the ceremony was being held. The pipes have never sounded better!
Review by Chariti G.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 22, 2018•From Mount Joy, PA
Gus was a pleasure to work with. He has great communication and a very talented pipe player. Would highly reccomend!!
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Chariti booked me over a year ago to play at her wedding to David in the Catacombs of Bube's Brewery in MT Joy, PA. This was a very unusual venue; underground in a stone-lined chamber. Since it was rather confined, Chariti asked me to play my MacCallum Smallpipes. I must say that the acoustics in this chamber were terrific, and I received a number of appreciative thanks from the guests. I was able to play before and after the ceremony; "The Brown Haired Maiden" for the Handfasting; and "The Caisson Song" for the Groom who was a retired Army veteran as a Recessional.
Review by Gary G R.
Funeral•Reviewed on October 9, 2018•From Carlisle, PA
Gus truly blessed the graveside services for my mother. The family felt the emotional connection and spoke very highly of the honor it paid to my mother. Gus is truly talented and we are all thankful for the beautiful memory he gave us in this difficult time.
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Gary booked me to play at the gravesite of his mother (a Gordon) in a local cemetery in Carlisle, PA. This was almost a last-minute thing as I had some family complications to deal with. I played as the casket was being carried to the grave to the strains of "The Flowers of the Forest" and "The 74th Slow March." After the final prayers, I played "Amazing Grace" and moved off into the distance. This was a sad occasion, but the family was very appreciative.
Review by ROGER M.
Wedding Reception•Reviewed on October 1, 2018•From York, PA
Very accommodating our special event, a excellent piper! I hope we meet again.????
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Roger booked me to play at his daughter's wedding at the Historic Shady Lane in Manchester, PA. This was an impressive site and the weather was magnificent. I played during the opening ceremony at the Reception. Roger's family had established a tradition of having a piper play at the weddings of his three older sons. To the surprise of the guests and the Bride, I entered playing "Highland Laddie." and then accompanied everyone who sang "Amazing Grace." It was quite an event!
Review by Ryan M.
Celebration•Reviewed on October 15, 2018•From Lancaster, PA
Gus was awesome. Easy to work with and did a fantastic job. Thank you Gus!
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Ryan booked me to play at a Golf Outing at the Lancaster Country Club. I played for an hour near the putting green. It gave my repertoire quite a good practice session. The golfers loved the piping, and this was an awesome site. I would do this again in a minute.
Review by Amanda S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on October 5, 2018•From Emmitsburg, MD
Gus was absolutely amazing. He made my ceremony feel so special. Thai was an ‘extra’ thing for my wedding that I decided to do last minute and I’m so happy we did it. Such an awesome touch for a wedding and he did an incredible job!!!
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Amanda booked me to play before and after her wedding ceremony at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at Mt. St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD. This was a magnificent venue on a hill overlooking the athletic fields where various rugby teams were playing all afternoon. The guests were surprised by my presence and many expressed their appreciation. Since the Groom's family were Scots, I played all Scottish music that day. I wore summer full-dress in MacKenzie tartan.
Review by Jason W.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on August 26, 2018•From Harrisburg, PA
Gus is extremely talented with his craft and will be the talk of your event. He was very responsive and answered our questions quickly and effectively. I highly recommend hiring him as your bagpiper.
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Jason hired me to play at his wedding at a church in Harrisburg, PA. Per his wishes, I wore Irish summer attire and he picked what tunes to be played during the ceremony. I also played outside the church in the parking lot as guests were arriving. Many guests and neighborhood residents stopped by to talk to me about the pipes, my attire and piping experiences. This was a pleasurable experience and was I happy to hear many congratulatory expressions from the guests, plus Jason and his Bride Olivia.
Review by Josh S.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 25, 2018•From York, PA
We booked Gus to help pay tribute to a loved one. He was the best to say the least! He made our final goodbye absolutely beautiful. Working with him was easy! He suggested music and attire. Answered any and every question with ease. It was pouring rain and muddy this was no problem for Gus. It was touching and memorable. Our Uncle Paul was grand and this was a grand send off. We asked him to join us after. He was great and posed for pics, answered questions, made more awesome memories for our family. Couldn't have been better. 5 stars A+ 2 thumbs up. Thank you Gus for the memory!
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Josh hired me to play a tribute to his uncle at the family residence following the interment at the National Cemetery. It had been raining very heavily earlier. In a stroke of genius, Josh erected a tent/canopy to shelter me while I played. I did play "The Gael," "Flowers of the Forest" and "Going Home." The family were very surprised by my performance, and could not have been more appreciative and welcoming. It was a pleasure to join them afterwards for some refreshment and pose for some photos. I wore Ancient McConnell tartan.
Review by Meaghan C.
Wedding•Reviewed on September 10, 2018•From Lewisburg, PA
We are so happy we booked Gus to play the bagpipe at our wedding. He was so easy to work with, extremely professional, and overall very accommodating. The quality of his playing is outstanding and he is truly talented. Our guests, especially those from Ireland, were very impressed. Thank you Gus!!
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Meg hired me to play at her wedding to Christian at the Rooke Chapel on Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Both members of the Bridal Couple are graduates. I wore summer traditional Irish attire. Christian's family are from a Scottish Border Clan. The other music in the chapel was especially impressive. I led the Groom, Groomsmen and family up to the chapel, and also played outside after the ceremony on this especially hot day.
Review by Holly E.
Community Event•Reviewed on July 9, 2018•From Harrisburg, PA
Gus was exceptional! He was very professional. I went in with no knowledge of bagpipes. I left with a better appreciation and understanding. I was thoroughly entertained and educated. I would invite him back in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for performing at The Library.
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I was hired to conduct a one-hour presentation on the bagpipes at a local library in Harrisburg, PA. This was a great opportunity to provide some education and piping entertainment for the library audience. I also played some Piobaireachd for people who had never heard any classical pipe music before; and some classic Irish tunes on the McCallum Smallpipes. I was made to feel very welcome both by the library staff and the appreciative patrons who attended. There were many thoughtful questions as well.
Review by Kasey H.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on July 29, 2018•From Gettysburg, PA
Gus was wonderful! I am so glad he was able to play my wedding. No only is he amazingly talented, but he came to our rehearsal in order to have a full understanding of what was expected. He is the best!
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Kasey hired me to play at her wedding at the Lodges of Gettysburg, an impressive venue with a ceremony area alongside a lake. The guests were very friendly and interested in the pipes. I also appreciated the support of the lodge staff. Kasey also very kindly invited me to the cocktail hour and a fantastic dinner. It was a pleasure to work with her.
Review by Thomas M.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 9, 2018•From Gettysburg, PA
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Tom M. booked me to play at the funeral of his mother in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA. For this Irish family, I played as the casket was being conveyed to the gravesite, and then "The Flowers of the Forest" following the priest's final prayers. As the mourners shared their reminiscences, I played "Amazing Grace."
I was happy to provide my services to add to the solemnity of the occasion.
Review by Gail S.
Community Event•Reviewed on July 5, 2018•From Elizabethtown, PA
Gus was able to accommodate our last minute guest of honor's tardiness. Would definitely have Gus again!!
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Gail S. hired me to play at the Opening Ceremony of the Star Barn in Elizabethtown, PA. The day was extremely warm and humid, and I wore summer full-dress in Royal Stewart tartan. I was asked to play before the arrival of the Guest of Honor and his wife, and this proved very stressful due to the weather. Fortunately, the pipes were going very well and I played a selection of Scottish and Irish tunes. After the Dedication Ceremony, I piped the crowd of visitors to the Star Barn for a celebratory dinner. It was an honor to perform at this important event for Lancaster County and Brittany's Hope.
Review by Joe D.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 3, 2018•From Media, PA
Gus was very easy to work with - he took the initiative in communicating with us and making helpful suggestions based on his experience. He was super professional and personable and, also, an excellent piper with a great repertoire.
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Joe D. hired me to play at his father's funeral in Media, PA. He asked me to play at the conclusion of the Mass at the Nativity BVM Parish Church. He specifically asked me to play "The Minstrel Boy" which his father had taught him many years ago. I played outside after the mourners exited the church, and they all stayed to hear me play. I also played "The Flowers of the Forest" and "The Green Glens of Antrim" which is a very haunting tune. Joe was very appreciative and hospitable. It was an honor to provide my remembrance for his father.
Review by William E.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on June 28, 2018•From Lancaster, PA
Gus was the best. Very willing to work with us and was very entertaining. Would recommend him highly.
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Bill E. hired me to play at his sister's Birthday Party at his residence. It was a real pleasure to play a variety of music for the entertainment of the guests, many of whom were musically inclined. Bill and his guests couldn't have been more hospitable, and his sister was very surprised and appreciative. I had a great time!
Review by Heather M.
Wedding•Reviewed on May 26, 2018•From Taneytown, MD
Gus was our piper for our wedding - what an amazing guy! Super friendly, professional, accommodating, punctual and his playing is wonderful. All of our guests loved his performance and he made our wedding extra special. Thanks Gus!!!
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Heather booked me to play at her wedding to Tim at the Antrim 1844 House in Taneytown, MD. This is a premier venue, perfect for an outdoor wedding. I played for about 15 minutes before the ceremony began. I played "The Skye Boat Song" as the Bridesmaids conducted their Processional, and then "Highland Cathedral" for the Bride and her father. The Recessional was "Scotland the Brave," followed by "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms." I wore the summer full dress of a piper in the Scots Guards. It was a pleasure to play at this engagement.
Review by Debra S.
Funeral•Reviewed on May 27, 2018•From Spring Grove, PA
Giving the highest recommendation for Gus, who played at my friend's funeral last week. He was courteous, professional, on time, accommodating, easy to work with, and played beautifully. His recommendations were helpful and the perfect pieces for the occasion. His playing brought comfort and a sense of peace. A friend recorded the lament and I've listened to it over and over as it is so incredibly beautiful. After the service, he played an incredible rendition of Amazing Grace and there was not a dry eye as he walked off and seemingly disappeared from the cemetery. It was so symbolic and meant the world to us. It was the perfect send off & we can't thank Gus enough.
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At short notice, Debra booked me to play at the funeral of a friend's father in Spring Grove, PA. Weather on the day was very dreary with intermittent rain. A sad day, but the overcast weather provided perfect acoustics for the pipes. I played as the cortege approached, and then "The Flowers of the Forest" as the casket was carried to the grave. After the interment service, I played "Amazing Grace" while moving off into the distance. The family and other mourners were very appreciative.
Review by Liza K.
Celebration•Reviewed on June 11, 2018•From Mount Joy, PA
We were very happy with Gus' performance and his Scottish regalia! He was quite pleasant to deal with. We will be calling upon him in the future.
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I was booked to play at the Donegal Society annual meeting in MT Joy, PA. I played for one hour before the meeting, and even played some classic Piobaireachd. This was an impressive venue at the Presbyterian Church which will celebrate its 300th anniversary in two years. After the meeting and program, I played "The Flowers of the Forest" at the Witness Tree Memorial. I was also invited for a delicious lunch with the other members after the program. I would be very happy to provide my services for this organization again.
Review by Wendy D.
Lesson•Reviewed on November 20, 2018•From Elizabethtown, PA
I requested a special session with Gus to learn more about the bag pipe as part of my bucket list and couldn’t have been more pleased! I learned and experienced so much in only an hour! I have nothing but good to say about my experience with Gus and recommend him highly.
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I was able to present an orientation at my home for Wendy to demonstrate and perform on the Great Highland Bagpipe and Smallpipes. She could not have been more appreciative. I talked about my own piping history and briefed her on their construction and operation. By the end of the hour, she was able to play the nine-note scale on the Practice Chanter.
Review by Ryan M.
Community Event•Reviewed on June 8, 2019•From Lancaster, PA
Gus is fantastic. Thank you!!
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Ryan booked me to play at an annual Billy Flynn Golf Tournament at the Lancaster Country Club. This is an early morning event featuring four foursomes; with all experienced golfers. I greatly enjoy playing this event which recalls Scotland as the home of golf. A great Gig!
Review by Anne O.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 26, 2019•From Lancaster, PA
Gus is easy to work with, very professional and responsive to all my requests. Very well turned out in immaculate Scottish attire and a very fine musician.
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Anne hired Brian and I to play at the birthday party for her husband at their home in Lancaster City. The approach roads to the house were all lined with American flags on this Memorial Day weekend. We played a number of times during our two-hour stay. The guests were all very appreciative, and Anne treated us like kings. We played a lot of the band repertoire and also many of my own favorite tunes. This Gig was a great deal of fun.
Review by Kristen F.
Celebration•Reviewed on May 23, 2019•From Lewisburg, PA
Gus was wonderful!! He showed up with plenty of time to go over when he would play. Very professional! I would highly recommend him for any event you have planned!!
Thank you!!!
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Kristen booked me to play at the annual Memorial Service to honor Federal employees killed in the line of duty during Correction Officers' Week at the U.S. Penitentiary ("The Big House") at Lewisburg, PA. I played "The Flowers of the Forest" following the placement of the wreath. After the service, I had a long conversation with Warden Ebbets who loves the pipes. He asked me to play a few more tunes which I was happy to do. It was a long drive from home, but an honor and pleasure to perform at this moving service.
Review by Elin M.
Funeral•Reviewed on May 2, 2019•From Hazleton, PA
Gus was great!
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Elin booked me to play at the funeral of her father-in-law at St. Gabriel's R.C. Church in Hazelton, PA. The early morning weather was cold and raw so I played in the church before the service. I was able to play outside on the steps as the mourners exited the church following the final prayers. It was a long drive from Lancaster County, but I was happy to be of service.
