Category: Parades

For the first time in their history, the National Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold their annual Celebration Parade for the Feast of Our Lady of the…

The vibrant town of Dungloe is gearing up for an exhilarating Easter Sunday filled with the sounds of music and the spectacle of marching bands. Anticipation is high as up…

How can I be a huge marching band enthusiast and NOT talk about the wonders of D.C.I.- which stands for Drum Corps International. Some might even see it as: Marching…

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…

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’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 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…

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…

This is a review of the 2018 marching band season and in this article we will announce our top ten Irish Traditional Music bands of 2018. It includes bands of…