Liam O'Connell

Liam O'Connell grew up in Macgregor and took to music enthusiastically at age 10, learning guitar at primary school from Mr Carter and joining the primary school band on trumpet in year 5.
At Ginninderra High School 1992-95, the band program was his main interest and a pivotal influence in future activities. In addition, Liam took up trumpet lessons with Mr Rickets (Weetangera) and piano lessons with Mrs Mills (Melba) both instruments he continued well into his college years.
Liam got his first taste of administration as 'Band Manager (Librarian)' of Wind Ensemble in year 9 and then section leader of High Brass in Concert Band, year 10. He doubled as Guitarist in Jazz Genesis and trumpet in Southern Aurora. Liam's first band tour was with the school band to New Zealand in 1995. Deep South Dixie led by Kurt Hahn, later connecting with Mike McQuaid in Jubilee Jazz in 1997.