Performance in Limerick
The choir had a joint performance on Friday night with Ancor — A fantastic choir, and a super crowd!
Friday Morning – School & Cliffs
We started out by adding a small performance to our itinerary — Matt Wallin, an Augsburg Grad, saw our advertisements for an evening concert in Limerick. He’s the principal of a local school, and invited the Choir to have an exchange at his school. What a treat! Then, off to the Cliffs of Moher – […]
Thursday, Arrival in Limerick & Rehearsal
Yes, Thursday was a full day! After departing the School of Music in Cork and stopping at Blarney Castle (and many finding treasures at the Woollen Mills shops nearby, we made our way to Limerick and our hotel next to the River Shannon. We then made our way to St. Mary’s for a rehearsal with […]
Thursday AM – Cork School of Music
We started our day with a short little walk to the Cork School of Music, just a few blocks from our hotel. The director of the school, Dr. Spratt, worked with the choir on their Brahm’s selection, and then the Augsburg Choir performed for a group of students.
Performance #1
The Choir’s first performance took place tonight (Wednesday) at St. Multose Church in Kinsale. It was well attended, and the audience was very appreciative!
Wednesday Morning – Ring of Kerry
The Choir started off the morning with a lovely Irish Breakfast in the hotel, and then departed for a scenic drive. We stopped briefly in Kenmare for a “comfort stop” as one of our bus drivers (Liam) calls them — There was a great little outdoor market too that many took advantage of before continuing […]
Headed to Cork
After leaving the Dublin airport Tuesday morning, we made our why through small cities and villages towards Cork making a brief stop at the Rock of Cashel, a cluster of ruins nestled on top of a rocky hill. Jet-lag made the bus ride quiet, but everyone perked up after arriving at our hotel in Cork […]
Arrival at DUB
We arrived at the Dublin airport early on Tuesday morning after an overnight flight from Atlanta. After meeting up with our drivers Liam & Dave, and our Gateway Tour Manager, Bobbi … We were ready to hit the road!
We Made It!
After 2 flights and sightseeing our way to Cork! We have made it to the Imperial Hotel in downtown Cork. More to come (obviously), but we wanted to let you know that we are safe, a bit jet-lagged, and definitely excited to begin our Ireland adventure!
Bon Voyage Concert
We’re headed to Ireland May 5-13 – Mark your calendars for the Bon Voyage Performance! The Augsburg Choir Friday, May 2, 2014 at 8 p.m. Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg College A reception will follow the performance