BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS AND THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND on sale 10-9

Sep 28, 2009 /

BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS and
THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND
Belk Theater – Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, OCT. 9


Charlotte, NC – Don’t miss a rousing spectacle of Celtic music, dance and ceremony as THE BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS AND THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND present the proud tradition of pageantry and beautiful music at the Belk Theater Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 9 and can be purchased online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000, or from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Box Office located in the Tryon Street lobby of the Belk Theater.

THE BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS AND THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND features colorfully kilted musicians who capture the military precision and musical artistry of the British Isles. Formed on April 1, 1900 to commemorate the bravery of the many Irish Regiments who had fought in the South African campaigns, the current establishment is made up of 49 musicians. The band has a variety of professional ensembles that include a Concert Band, Marching Band, Salon Orchestra, Dance Band, Fanfare Trumpeters and several other smaller ensembles. The Guards will perform both traditional folk tunes and other familiar songs. And of course, don’t forget the bagpipes.

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