DUBLIN CONCERT BAND
Since its formation in 1958, the Dublin Concert Band has added greatly to the cultural life of Dublin. Originally called St. Thomas's Military Band (pictured left), the change of name happened in 1974 in order to identify more with Dublin city and to signal a move to a wind orchestra format.
With a current membership of 40 musicians, well over 300 talented musicians have passed through the doors of DCB since the Band's formation. Each member has left his or her mark on a proud and unequalled history, shaping musical fortune in Ireland. Many of the Band's former members have gone on to professional music careers.
The Dublin Concert Band has given performances in a range of venues and for all sorts of occasions, from the traditional summer concerts and christmas carols right through to performing in a packed National Concert Hall, Ulster Hall, Wembley Arena and Conference Centre in Harrogate, England. The band also helped to launch the well known American beer, Budweiser, to the Irish market by performing at the official launch.The band has a vast repertoire of music which includes the fantastic sound of the Big Band era, the great masterpieces of the classical composers, marches, hits from Broadway musicals, modern wind band works and popular classics. Of course the band offers a wide selection of Irish music, from traditional to modern.
With a current membership of 40 musicians, well over 300 talented musicians have passed through the doors of DCB since the Band's formation. Each member has left his or her mark on a proud and unequalled history, shaping musical fortune in Ireland. Many of the Band's former members have gone on to professional music careers.
The Dublin Concert Band has given performances in a range of venues and for all sorts of occasions, from the traditional summer concerts and christmas carols right through to performing in a packed National Concert Hall, Ulster Hall, Wembley Arena and Conference Centre in Harrogate, England. The band also helped to launch the well known American beer, Budweiser, to the Irish market by performing at the official launch.The band has a vast repertoire of music which includes the fantastic sound of the Big Band era, the great masterpieces of the classical composers, marches, hits from Broadway musicals, modern wind band works and popular classics. Of course the band offers a wide selection of Irish music, from traditional to modern.
