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The Academy Band<\/h1><\/div>

If you would like to get playing or are still early in your musical journey – the St James’s JD Academy Band is perfect for you.<\/p>\n

We offer group lessons in woodwind, brass, and percussion for ages 10 years+.<\/p>\n

We have an ensemble once a week where you will have the opportunity to play with others and build on your musical ability. We play music around grade 3 standard but provide simpler versions of all pieces if needed to match your ability. The age group of the Academy band is very diverse and we have a mix of children and adult members.<\/p>\n

What to learn more? Get in touch<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Fees: \u20ac260 pa (\u20ac5 per week)<\/span><\/p>\n

Mass Band: Wednesday, 6:45 to 8pm<\/p>\n

Early players: Monday 7.30om to 8.30pm<\/p>\n

Background:<\/h2>\n

The Jack Dempsey Concert Band was founded in 2016 by Eva O\u2019Toole. The band, not linked to a geography or another band, was named after Eva\u2019s grandfather \u2018Jack Dempsey\u2019 who himself was a music lover and singer.<\/span><\/p>\n

The band was founded to provide a place for musicians to get together and play \u2013 irrespective of age or ability. The band entered the National band championship in 2016,7,8, winning \u2018Most Promising Band\u2019 in 2017.<\/p>\n

In 2022 the band joined up with St James’s Brass and Reed band to form the St James’s JD Academy. This new band would act as a feeder band for the main band, and provide new and current members an opportunity to learn or become more proficient on an instrument.<\/p>\n

This new band performed in the National band championships in 2024, winning ‘Most Promising Band’, ‘Best Choice Piece’ and coming second in their section.<\/p>\n

Musical Director: Eva O\u2019Toole<\/h2>\n
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  • Musical Director St James’s JD Academy (2022-present)<\/li>\n
  • Musical Director Jack Dempsey Concert Band (2016-2021)<\/li>\n
  • ABRSM – Teacher. Education & Development, Music Teachers Education Course (2019)<\/li>\n
  • RIAM – IAYO, Orchestral Conducting Course (2012-3)<\/li>\n
  • Musical Director (2006 to 2016) and Woodwind Instructor of The Tallaght Festival (1998 to 2004)<\/li>\n
  • Woodwind Instructor of The Phoenix Youth Band (2002-2004)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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