Why Choir Performance Tours in Scotland & Ireland for Your Ensemble
Welcome to Scotland & Ireland
Bring your choir, band or orchestra on a concert tour of Scotland and Ireland! Explore the rich interconnected history, breathtaking countryside, and vibrant cities and charming towns that both countries have to offer. Above all share your music. Perform for local audiences in noteworthy venues like St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, and St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.While journeying through Scotland and Ireland, see their most vibrant cities. Explore magnificent castles amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Both Scotland and Ireland are internationally renowned for their traditional music, steeped in lore. Traditional Irish and Scottish music feature instruments such as the fiddle, bagpipes, harp, and guitar. World-renowned acts of many genres have emerged from the Irish and Scottish music scenes. When on tour, you will have the opportunity to perform your own repertoire in spectacular, historic venues that have hosted generations of talented performers.See tradition and modernity intertwine in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dublin. Tread in the footsteps of nobility as you tour Edinburgh and Stirling Castles. What's more, enjoy the picturesque scenery of County Wicklow, known as the “Garden of Ireland.” Unveil rich history as you enjoy a concert tour of Scotland and Ireland. Immerse your ensemble in all these countries have to offer as you share your music with local people.Performance Opportunities
EDINBURGH
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city located in the nation’s Central Belt region and an amalgam of medieval and modern influences. Its skyline is dominated by the majestic Edinburgh Castle. Running downhill from the castle is the Royal Mile, the main artery of the city’s 16th century Old Town. The Royal Mile leads to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland. You won't want to miss the chance to buy some tartan for gifts and to stop to listen to the abundance of local musicians playing in pubs, restaurant and coffee shops, as there is music at every corner!GLASGOW
Situated on the River Clyde, Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and one of the largest seaports in the world. Glasgow has been deemed a UNESCO City of Music and hosts an average of 130 music events weekly, ranging from rock and pop to opera and Celtic music. Central Glasgow is divided into two major areas: the City Center, a neighborhood containing the city’s commercial heart and most of its tourist attractions, and the West End, a Bohemian neighborhood. As the gateway to the Highlands, the city is rich in Scottish tradition and music. Audiences are welcoming and excited to hear music from other countries and to share their own with guests.DUBLIN
Dublin’s intimate flair, pedestrian-friendly streets, and setting on the banks of the River Liffey and Dublin Bay make it an ideal European destination. In 1988, Dublin celebrated its 1,000th anniversary as an Irish city with festivities and projects that restored many of its historic buildings and facades, and turned the famous Grafton Street into a pedestrian shopping thoroughfare. Although the name Dublin derives from the Gaelic “Dubh Linn” meaning “dark pool,” it is the city’s light and the lightheartedness of its people for which it is best known. Dublin is filled with music on street corners, in pubs and restaurants, and in churches and concerts halls. You can't go a block without melodies floating out from a doorway!FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS IN SCOTLAND & IRELAND
Our friendship concerts are a featured experience on our tours and are at the heart of our mission to foster cultural connections through music. We benefit from a vast international network in the choral world built over our thirty years' experience of helping choirs share their music both in the United States and abroad. Your choir will share a venue and a concert program with a host choir from the region. Your singers will have the chance to hear their host choir's repertoire (often showcasing local musical styles) and to share your own repertoire in turn. Fellowship time usually follows the friendship concert, giving both choirs the chance to mingle and enjoy the camaraderie of creating cross-cultural connections through a shared love of music.Sample Itinerary
Here's a recent itinerary we built. Your tour will be customized for your group's size, schedule, and musical goals.