On the last full day of the Ireland tour, the band departed Dublin for Londonderry, with lunch being provided at the Lurgan Corps. Following lunch, it was back on the bus to complete the trip to Londonderry and a march from the Army hall to the Cathedral where the band was able to both play [...]
Tuesday morning brought some welcome free time in the morning, and many band members took the opportunity to discover a small part of this beautiful city. including the local Starbucks. At lunch time the band made history in being the first Army band to march down O’Connell Street, one of the main streets in Dublin, [...]
Following a whirlwind weekend in Belfast, the band returned to Sydenham Corps to depart for Ireland and and Dublin. Three stops were planned on the way, the first being in Bangor for a march and open air, followed by lunch. Despite a breezy morning, the sun was shining and many people stopped to hear the [...]
Led by Bandmaster Ron Waiksnoris who has been at the helm from 1992, the NYSB, who were surely slightly jet-lagged, gave a stirring, communicative performance to a packed capacity audience in Carnmoney Presbyterian Church. The programme was well balanced with necessary inclusions to suit all tastes. Balance and control Stephen Bulla’s ‘Diamond Jubilee’ displayed the [...]
The much awaited tour of Ireland and U.K. for the celebration of the ISB 120th, commenced with a busy weekend in Belfast. On Friday morning, following an overnight flight from Newark, the band was met at Belfast airport by Captains Leanne and Martin Cordner, the Corps Officers of the Sydenham Corps. Following a short bus [...]
