David Karran
Musical Director
David returned to the IOM in 2020 following an extensive stint in the UK. During this time, David forged an impressive nation-wide reputation.
Having played with for some of the biggest and most successful brass bands in the world (most recently with the world-famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band), in 2018 David was described by a leading industry publication as a ‘Rising Star’ of the Brass Band world.
A professional music teacher by trade, David currently works at Ballakermeen High School and previously as Director of the Arts for Outwood Academy Ripon.
As Musical Director, David leads both the Onchan Silver Band, and its sister organisation the Isle of Man Brass Academy.
Email me: OnchansilverbandMD
John Kilgallon
Deputy Conductor (Joint)
John follows in a long family line in Onchan Silver Band. John is an experienced and accomplished trombonist (now plying his trade on the formidable Bass Trombone).
A long-standing committee member and tech wizard, Onchan Silver Band have benefited from John’s experience and musical flair for many years; he has also stepped into the role of Deputy Conductor for the past 3 Musical Directors.
John’s talents do not end with his Trombone playing, indeed he is an avid ambassador for Manx cultural arts and both sings and dances with local groups.
Email me: deputy@onchansilverband.im