Category: 2019 Ireland Tour Blog

On the fourth day (July 17), we were destined to make the formidable passage from our stay in Northern Ireland to the Republic, changing hotels, currency, and expectations. Regardless, before we embarked, we were given the opportunity to partake in the Titanic Museum in Belfast. Built around the former site of the Titanic’s construction, it

To begin the day, we went to Giant’s Causeway. I personally did not expect to do as much hiking as we did, so whatever nice hairdo I had at the beginning was completely gone by the time we got back on the bus. Although the places look similar, I was, unfortunately, told that the causeway

Picture this: we sit on a flight for eight hours, we eat some surprisingly spicy chicken, then we sit on a bus for two more hours. Then two more. Then two more. Then two more. Our descent into Dublin was my first round of firsts in this wonderful country. My first sheep spotted, my first

We are delighted to feature the writing talents of these three musicians in our 2019 Ireland Tour Blog: Bassist Kyra Levandoski, of New Berlin, will be a junior at New Berlin Eisenhower High School and has been a member of MYSO for three years. Violinist Alyssa Noseworthy, of West Alis, will be a senior at

Hello! Welcome to the blog for MYSO’s 2019 tour of Ireland. Follow the orchestra on their once-in-a-lifetime journey with daily posts beginning Sunday, July 14. You will be reading the perspectives of a few of our touring musicians as they connect with different cultures and broaden their experiences. We can’t wait to hear the stories