Ireland

Bands March in Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Festival Parade

Two high school bands recently experienced Ireland through performance, education and cultural exchange, highlighting the value of international travel for student musicians. In March, the South Jones Band of Braves from Mississippi and the Pendleton Heights Marching Arabians from Indiana, joined by students from Frankton-Lapel HS, traveled to Ireland with Music Travel Consultants. Their itinerary culminated in participation in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, one of the country’s most visible cultural celebrations. Walking Through...

Colony HS in Ireland: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Beyond

Where better to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than in Ireland? The Colony HS (AK) marching band, known as THEE Northern Sound, had the experience of a lifetime marching in the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin. The prestigious invitation was awarded based on the band's application, which took years of preparation and dedication.   Besides marching in the parade, the Colony HS music department immersed itself in Irish culture. They took in the stunning landscapes, performed in historic...

The Magic of Ireland: Clover HS Ireland Performance Tour

Music Travel Consultants' recent Ireland Performance Tour with Clover HS (SC) proved to be a symphony of discovery, as travelers embarked on a captivating journey through the heart of the Emerald Isle. Belfast The travelers' Ireland adventure began in Belfast, Northern Ireland's vibrant capital. The group visited Belfast City Hall and explored the campus of Queen's University. The murals of West Belfast and the Peace Wall painted a poignant portrait of the region's tumultuous history, offering insights into the social and political divisions...

A St. Patrick’s Day Parade band trip with the Purdue “All American” Marching Band!

A St. Patrick's Day Parade Band Trip is an iconic opportunity for a Marching Band. As the one national holiday celebrated in more countries around the world than any other, on St. Patrick's Day, everyone wants to be Irish. And one of the very best St. Patrick's Day Parade band trips for a marching band is the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland's capital!  Picture it:  Dublin city centre is closed to traffic, 500,000 people line the streets, dressed...