Opening Ceremony

Review by Jon Mitchell (originally posted 2007 July 09 as a part of “Opening Ceremony and Irish Youth Wind Ensemble Concert”)

The WASBE 2007 Opening Ceremony and Reception was held Sunday, July 8th in the INEC Foyer from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Deborah Gibbs of World Projects (sponsor of the reception) greeted the delegates and guests and Conference chairperson Fergus O'Carroll also presented opening remarks. WASBE Presdent Bert Aalders then officially opened the Conference.

The performing ensemble for the ceremony was the Band of An Garde Siochara (National Police Force) of Dublin under the direction of Patrick Kenney. Among other works performed was a special Fanfare composed for the occasion by Garder Brendan Breslin.

 


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Social Events and Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony

WASBE Club (Late Evening Activities)

Trevor Ford Inducted as Life Member

Closing Ceremony

Miscellaneous Writings and Photos

The Biennial Concert Programming Debate

Killarney Tourism Tips

General Photos

Conference Podcast

Venues

The opening ceremony and WASBE Club events were held in the lobby of Ireland's National Events Centre (INEC). The Closing ceremony was held in the Mangerton Suite (Gleneagle Hotel).

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