Dublin is a beautiful city with a rich character and unique atmosphere. The music scene here is thriving and bursting with traditional Irish charm. On this tour you will have the opportunity to perform concerts in some fantastic venues and even take part in a céili dancing class
Music is a huge part of Irish culture and traditional Irish music is not only still hugely popular in Ireland itself, but around the world. On a school music tour to Ireland you will perform to audiences of music-lovers, who will give your ensemble a warm welcome. In Dublin, choirs have the opportunity to perform at beautiful cathedrals, such as St. Patrick’s or Christ Church, whilst bands will relish the opportunity to perform at the famous Bray Jazz Festival, or in the city centre, at St. Stephen's Green.
Performance Venues
St Patrick's Cathedral
It is one of the most prestigious churches in Dublin due to its architecture, acoustics and history. Built in honour of Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick's Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it St Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. Choirs are able to sing a lunchtime recital, although this is a very popular place to sing, and requests need to be processed well in advance.
Choir
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral was orginally founded circa 1030 by the Norse King Sitriuc Silkenbeard, and has been a highlight of Dublin ever since. Properly called the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, and famous for its architecture and music, visiting choirs are always welcome,especially during the summer months, for lunchtime recitals when the church's own choir is away. Due to this, choirs from all over the world come to sing in these unique surroundings.
Choir
St Stephen's Green
Located in the heart of Dublin, St Stephen's bandstand is a popular place to perform concerts, especially during the summer festival, which attracts many tourists and locals.
Band
Choir
Brockagh Resource Centre
Located an hour from Dublin, in the Irish countryside once called "Valley of the two lakes",Glendalough Art Centre is the place to perform for any ensemble. The local community provides a great audience for performances. Your group will either play in the hall or a local church. A warm welcome is guaranteed.
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Orchestra
Choir
Band Hollow, Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is one of the largest landscaped city parks in Europe, and played host to Pope John Paul II when he addressed 1.25 million people hereon 29th September 1979.Close to the entrance of Dublin Zoo, which is also located in Phoenix Park and is Dublin's most popular attraction,lies Band Hollow. This is a truly picturesque tree lined hollow, with a bandstand at the centre, which makes a wonderful summer concert venue.
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Choir
Bray Festival
The Bray Festival has been running since 1981 and each year the organisers attempt to top the popularity of the previous year. Generally running throughout the month of July, the resort of Bray has numerous events taking placeand, therefore, performances as part of the festival are well attended by enthusiastic audiences.
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Choir
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