Neither music nor words can speak loud enough to describe our journey to Monaco.  From meeting with Prince Albert,  participation in Monaco IPA events, marching through the streets of Monte Carlo, playing in the Cathedral of Monaco for Princess Grace Kelly -- to marching and performing before the royal family at their palace; the stories, sounds and photos only give you a glimpse as to what the band and our families experienced. 

 

Special thanks to our Pipe Major Danny McGuire for his diligence towards our success and leading the band through a series of firsts; including the first band to ever march and perform with Fanfare de la Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince de Monaco on their National Day!!!

 

During the visit our friend Daniel Rodríguez was presented with a special commendation for his positive contributions to humanity, including a small silver plate presented by officials of the International Police Association as a show of appreciation for being part of their week of festivities in Monaco.

	On her first trip with the band she's meets with the Prince of the Principality; Sergeant Jennifer Manning. see her pictures here
	Our Band President, John Ryan -- wasn't kidding when he said he was bringing his whole family.  He did and they took a plethora of photos. see the Ryan family pictures here
	Leave it to our Pipe Major to bring his father and his mother on a band trip...thank goodness he did as some wonderful photos were taken by them. see the McGuire family pictures here
	Here is a nice compilation of photos from our own international man of mystery, Billy Schield.  see Billy's pictures here
	John Ryan did indeed bring his whole family on our trip to Monaco.  His niece, Lynn Ryan provided this series of photos. see Lynn's pictures here
	The palace has provided the band with some wonderful photos.  Please take a look and check back for additional photos!!! see the Palace pictures here
	Here are a series of photos from our tenor drummer, Joe Elfayer.  see the Joe Elfayer's pictures here
	Here are a series of photos from the Cranston's...About Time! see the The Cranston's pictures here
	This is a HUGE collection of photos from Ed and Kay Rottigner, who joined us on our trip.  There are some GREAT photos in this collection. see the The Rottigner's pictures here

National Day at the Palace with Fanfare de la Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince de Monaco

19 November 2004

Marching Into Formation click here to see video (1:03 minutes :: 3.9 mb)

Amazing Grace click here to see video (3:41 minutes :: 14.6 mb)

Marching with Carabiniers click here to see video (1:49 minutes :: 7.7 mb)

Marine's Hymn click here to see video (1:48 minutes :: 6.7 mb)

 Practice, practice, practice click here to see video (4.47 minutes :: 9.6 mb)

AMAZING GRACE performed with Fanfare de la Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince de Monaco during National Day at the Palace of Monaco 19 November 2004

Amazing Grace click here to hear the mp3 file (3:31 minutes :: 1.6 mb)

Marine's Hymn click here to hear the mp3 file (1:39 minutes :: 1 mb)