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Location	Skibbereen, Co.Cork, Ireland
Introduction	St. Fachtna’s Silver Band was founded in 1912. It has been an integral part of Skibbereen town for 100 years. We have 18 committed and hardworking members. We are aged between 10 – 50+ and we are from all walks of life. Musically we range from professional musicians to beginners. A love of playing music and working together to continue to develop our musical skills, is what we have in common. Heather Addy is our musical director since 2011. She also teaches most of the band members, facilitating our progression through the ABRSM music exam system. In addition Heather arranges all the music for the band. For us to have our music written to match our instruments and ability, as we progress, is an invaluable and unique resource for a community band. Pat O’Driscoll is our bandsmaster. Pat has been the backbone of the band for many years and his commitment to the band has played a central role in ensuring the band’s firm footing as we begin our next centenary. St. Fachtna’s Silver Band takes pride and pleasure in our service to the community as a marching band. Pat takes responsibility for teaching us the marching drill.

Location

Skibbereen, Co.Cork, Ireland

Introduction

St. Fachtna’s Silver Band was founded in 1912. It has been an integral part of Skibbereen town for 100 years. We have 18 committed and hardworking members. We are aged between 10 – 50+ and we are from all walks of life. Musically we range from professional musicians to beginners. A love of playing music and working together to continue to develop our musical skills, is what we have in common. Heather Addy is our musical director since 2011. She also teaches most of the band members, facilitating our progression through the ABRSM music exam system. In addition Heather arranges all the music for the band. For us to have our music written to match our instruments and ability, as we progress, is an invaluable and unique resource for a community band. Pat O’Driscoll is our bandsmaster. Pat has been the backbone of the band for many years and his commitment to the band has played a central role in ensuring the band’s firm footing as we begin our next centenary. St. Fachtna’s Silver Band takes pride and pleasure in our service to the community as a marching band. Pat takes responsibility for teaching us the marching drill.