21 Marching Band Struggles We Don’t Miss
Ok, maybe we do miss some of these. Marching band was hands down one of the best experiences in my early life. I learned what dedication truly meant, and at…
Maghery Band March to Clean Sweep in Dungloe on Easter Sunday
Yesterday saw thousands descend upon Dungloe in the sunshine to watch or participate in the Annual Easter Parade and Competition. Rivalled only by the Mary Parade or a Daniel O’Donnell…
Preview; Dungloe Easter Sunday Parade and Competition
Following on from 2018’s successful event 2019 promises to be even bigger and better. This year’s Band Parade will commence at 2.30, withal as many as 17 marching bands expected to…
Should Marching Bands Now Be a Sport?
Readers of this site will fall into one of two categories. One group will argue that marching band is a physical activity as demanding as any sport. This group probably…
Maghery Band Return From Successful USA Tour
Maghery Band’s East Coast USA Tour commenced on Wednesday 13th March visiting New York, New Jersey & Florida. This was the first time the band had performed internationally, having previously…
#10 Benefits of Being in a Marching Band
#10 Marching bands make you a better all-around musician. Music affects the brain. Hearing it. Playing it. Especially playing it. The math involved in playing music keeps the brain active…
Mayobridge Band Receive Huge Boost From Ulster GAA Council
Last night it was announced that Mayobridge Band from County Down have been selected by the Ulster GAA council to take part in four of the eight Senior Ulster Championship…
Huge Costs and Logistical Problems do not Deter American Marching Bands
"It can cost a marching band $500K to come to Ireland for the St Patrick’s Day parade" "‘The emotion is incredible’: being in a St Patrick’s parade marching band"
Thousands brave the wind and rain for the 49th Limerick International Band Championship
CHARLOTTE Catholic High School, North Carolina, USA have been named as the overall winners of the 49th Limerick International Band Championship – Ireland’s only marching band competition. Thousands of spectators…
St Patrick’s Day parades attract hundreds of thousands of revellers to Ireland
Hundreds of thousands of people have attended St Patrick’s Day parades in cities, towns and villages across Ireland. Young and old alike of all nationalities lined streets across the…