Welcome
Welcome to the St. James’s Brass and Reed Band website – the oldest band in Ireland and possibly Europe. Officially established in 1800 but early records trace back to as far as 1737.
St. James’s Band has participated in numerous events of historic importance, which included playing at the meetings of Daniel O’Connell and Charles Stewart Parnell. The band was invited to play at Parnell’s home in Avondale and later led his funeral to Glasnevin Cemetery. You can read more about the band on our history page.
St. James’s Band boasts a vast musical repertoire that ranges from overtures, selections, marches, and some of the most current popular tunes. View our upcoming performances.
If you are interested in learning an instrument or would like to join the band explore our JD Academy Band and New Members pages for more details. If you would like to hire the band get in touch.
Our conductor Kevin Corcoran is an acclaimed ensemble and solo percussionist with experience in classical, band and stage performances. In recent years he has begun the transition to conducting. Read more about Kevin here.
Next performances
Here are our next performances. Get in touch if you would like to hire us for your event.
We are delighted to be invited to play a selection of Christmas Carols in our neighbourhood Primary School - St James's - on the 20th December at 11 am.
St. James's Band will return for the annual parish Christmas concert in St. Michael's Church on the 17th December at 7pm. Free admission to all.
Join the band at the Whitewater S.C. on the 16th (4.30pm) and 20th December (7pm) for a festival programme of Christmas cheer while you shop.
Social updates
If you have any questions you can connect with us on our social networks.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 💙
Throwback to a time when we were not able to physically be together but the wonderful Ion Racu made this video to make us feel that little bit closer. Enjoy 🎶
Thanks for having us today Richmond Barracks! We had a ball 🎄
We'll be back tomorrow at 3.45pm 🎄
Come along to the Christmas Fair - it's always a fantastic event! 🎄🧑🎄