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.
Our JD Academy will play in The Square Shopping Centre on the 20th December at 7pm. All welcome.
The band are delighted to perform at this year's St. Michael's Church Christmas Concert. Not to be missed. The evening promises to be packed full of talented local performers. All welcome.
Join the band as we perform our Christmas programme in Newbridge Shopping Centre from 11am on the 8th December. All welcome!
Social updates
If you have any questions you can connect with us on our social networks.
We're looking forward to a wonderful night of music with St. Michaels Reunion Choir and Mary Byrne on Saturday June 7th.Tickets still on sale! #summerconcert #summerconcertinchicore #inchicore#dublin8
Tickets are now on sale.#summerconcert #summerconcertinchicore #inchicore#dublin8
Not only that but they won the prize for Best March. 🏆🏆A huge amount of work went into this result, not least from conductor Eva O'Toole whose dedication and passion has never wavered. For a band formed only 15 months ago to achieve such success is outstanding.We are so proud of you all.Congratulations too to our friends in Finglas Concert and Marching band who took home 1st place, and St Mary’s for taking home 3rd place. Well done to everyone who took part!
We are all rooting for you in St James’s Brass and Reed band and friends! Irish Association of Brass and Concert Bands - IABCB
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