MUSICIANS & INSTRUMENTS
Cornets
A cornet is a musical instrument that belongs to the brass family. It is similar in appearance to a trumpet, but it is shorter and more compact, with a conical bore and a slightly mellower sound. The cornet has a cup-shaped mouthpiece and three or four valves, which the player uses to change the pitch.
Cornets are commonly used in brass bands, jazz bands, and orchestras. They were developed in the early 19th century and became popular in the mid-1800s, particularly in military and brass bands.
Louise McAuliffe
Principal Cornet
Robbie Sheldrick
Solo Cornet
Eoin O'Connor
Solo Cornet
Nick Holden
Solo Cornet
Lee McCormack
Repiano Cornet
Andrew Sparks
Repiano Cornet
Deirdre Walsh
Soprano Cornet
Paul FitzSimons
2nd Cornet
Alan Patton
2nd Cornet
Mathew Samuels
3rd Cornet
Fiona Keane
3rd Cornet
Flugelhorn
A euphonium is a brass instrument that looks similar to a small tuba but is played like a baritone horn. It has a conical bore, a wide bell, and three or four valves that the player uses to change the pitch of the notes. The euphonium is known for its rich and mellow sound, which has made it a popular choice in orchestral and band music, particularly in brass bands. It is also used in solo and chamber music settings.
The euphonium is an important member of the brass family and is often included in traditional brass ensembles along with trumpets, trombones, and tubas.
Gillian Shiels
Flugelhorn
Horns
A horn is a brass instrument with a conical bore and a flared bell. It is typically played with the right hand inside the bell and the left hand operating the valves. The horn produces a rich, warm sound that is often associated with classical and orchestral music.
Wolfgang Marx
Solo Horn
Stephanie Maxwell
1st Horn
Michael O'Reilly
2nd Horn
Euphoniums
A euphonium is a brass instrument that is similar in shape to a tuba but is smaller in size and has a higher range of notes. It is also sometimes called a tenor tuba.
The euphonium is a member of the brass family of instruments and is known for its mellow and rich sound. It is often used in brass bands, wind ensembles, and orchestras, and can be played both as a solo instrument and as part of an ensemble. Euphoniums typically have three or four valves that the player uses to change the pitch of the notes they play..
Emma Clay
Euphonium
Neville Bryan
Euphonium
Trombones
A A trombone is a musical instrument that is part of the brass family. It is a long, cylindrical tube with a flared bell at the end and a mouthpiece at the other. The trombone is played by sliding a telescoping slide in and out, which changes the length of the tube and produces different pitches. The player creates sound by buzzing their lips into the mouthpiece, and the resulting vibration travels through the instrument and is amplified by the bell.
The trombone is known for its distinct slide sound and is often used in orchestras, jazz bands, and other genres of music.
Marlyn Hilliard
1st Trombone
Aideen Rickard
2nd Trombone
Basses
The bass is commonly used in marching bands, jazz ensembles, and orchestra settings to provide a deep, rich sound.
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The bass is an essential component of many musical compositions and is highly valued for its ability to add depth and richness to the overall sound of a performance.
Andy Davis
Eb Bass
Terry <>
Eb Bass
Clive Symmons
Eb Bass
New Player Welcome
Bb Bass
Reserve Players
We're lucky to have a number of players who play several instruments and join us for concerts as needed.
Peter O'Callaghan
Reserve Player
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Reserve Player
Vinny <>
Reserve Player
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Reserve Player
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Reserve Player