This year's Gala Concert in St. Patricks Church, Donabate sees the return of some old favourites alongside new acts which we hope you will all enjoy. Back again are The Young Dublin Symphonia, The Blanchardstown Brass Band, Navan Community Singers, Dublin Brass, our own David Scott and Saoirse. Also from the peninsula are Laura Shields and Vincent Oliver. Venue; St. Patricks Church, Donabate. Friday 13th. Sept>>>>>>>> Young Dublin Symphonia Young Dublin Symphonia (YDS) is a string ensemble based in North County Dublin. It is open to students of music between the ages of twelve and twenty-one. General manager; Bjarke Gundersen.------- Blanchardstown Brass Band The Band plays in a wide variety of venues during the summer months such as the Phoenix Park Hollow, Farmleigh House, St.Stephen’s Green, and any number of local festivals and private functions. Most years we undertake about 30 engagements of approximately 2 hours each and an average recital would include Marches, an Overture, selections from the Musicals, popular & novelty items and of course Irish and International music.------- Dublin Brass Dublin Brass is Ireland’s leading brass ensemble. Since being formed in 2005, the group has performed on many occasions ranging from weddings, charity concerts and church services to graduation ceremonies and recitals in venues such as the John Field Room in [Read more...]