The Combined High School Bands and Orchestras of

JEFFERSON --- KENNEDY --- WASHINGTON

Welcome to the website for the Cedar Rapids Schools Band and Orchestra Trip to Ireland. The trip is scheduled to take place in March of 2013.

Here you will be able to find all important information as it becomes available.


For a printable newsletter about the trip CLICK HERE


Our travel agency for the trip is:

Individual payments for the trip will be made online using their website.

THE TRIP ID IS: IA000400010
Click here to sign up for the trip using their online system.
Everyone who is planning on taking this trip must be registered by November 30th, 2011.
The first payment is not due until January 17th, 2012.
For complete instructions on how to sign up for the trip, click here.

To view a complete payment schedule, click here.

Click here for a PowerPoint presentation on why online registration is beneficial.

Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation created by Bob Rogers Travel.
To view the insurance coverage that will be provided for all students during the trip, click here.



If you are a band student and you are planning on going on the trip, please print and fill out this form and give it to your band director.

If you are an adult and you are planning on going on the trip, please print and fill out this form and give it to your school's band director.

The trip behavior contract form can be found here.

All participants must have a valid U.S. passport (book) to go on the trip. Click here for information on getting your passport.



One of the focal points of this trip will be a performance in Dublin for the St. Patrick's Day Parade!


CLICK HERE to visit a video gallery website for the St. Patrick's day Festival.


Downtown Dublin


The Doors of Dublin


Blarney Castle


Statue of Irish author and poet James Joyce

Contact webmaster with questions or comments at: cbird@cr.k12.ia.us