Leadership
Direction, rehearsal planning, and long-range musical standards.
People Behind The Sound
Team
Bandon And District Brass & Reed Band Limited runs on committed musical leadership, practical coordination, and local people who keep rehearsals, performances, and outreach moving. This team blends artistic standards with community access so the band stays active, visible, and welcoming across the district.
Support
Member care, volunteer coordination, and steady operational follow-through.
Outreach
Youth access, partnerships, events, and visible public engagement.
Meet The Team
Eight people currently anchor musical direction, training, logistics, communications, and community relationships for the band.
Aoife O'Sullivan
Musical Director
Aoife sets the rehearsal standard, shapes programme choices, and keeps the full ensemble focused on confident, public-ready performance.
Cian Murphy
Assistant Conductor
Cian leads sectionals, supports balance across brass and reed lines, and helps newer players move into full ensemble work faster.
Niamh Kelleher
Youth Development Lead
Niamh coordinates learner pathways for young musicians and works with families to make regular participation realistic and encouraging.
Tomás Daly
Rehearsal Coordinator
Tomás manages schedules, attendance flow, and room logistics so each rehearsal starts cleanly and stays productive from the first bar.
Siobhan McCarthy
Community Outreach Officer
Siobhan builds links with schools, local organisers, and event partners to keep the band visible in everyday community life.
Eoin Walsh
Logistics And Transport Lead
Eoin handles kit movement, setup planning, and on-the-day coordination that lets public performances run without friction.
Maeve O'Driscoll
Membership And Welfare Coordinator
Maeve welcomes new members, tracks support needs, and makes sure returners and first-time players feel properly supported.
Rory Hegarty
Communications And Fundraising Lead
Rory manages public messaging, donor updates, and campaign momentum so the band’s work stays clear, supported, and well backed.
How They Work
The team is organised around practical responsibility, so creative ambition is matched by delivery on the ground.
Musical Direction
Lead The Sound
Programming, conducting, and section development stay aligned so rehearsals translate into strong public appearances.
Member Support
Keep People In
New players, youth members, and returners all get clearer pathways into the ensemble and ongoing practical support.
Public Delivery
Stay Visible
Operations, partnerships, and communications combine to keep the band active in public rather than hidden from the community.
Work With Us
If you want to join the band, support a section, help at events, or back the work operationally, there is room to contribute.
Play With The Band
Join rehearsals as a learner, returner, or active player and build confidence through regular ensemble work.
Support A Team Function
Help with youth support, logistics, administration, or event coordination where the team needs reliable extra hands.
Back Local Growth
Strengthen access, visibility, and future programming through practical support and sustained community backing.