Music Directors

Simon took up the role of Musical Director of Glenorchy City Concert Brass in 2020, having previously worked with the band at national contests in 2017 and 2019. A highly experienced conductor, he has led the Hobart Wind Symphony to four National 'A' Grade Concert Band titles (2009, 2010, 2013, 2017) and holds conducting roles with the Conservatorium Orchestra and UTAS Wind Ensemble. He has worked extensively as a freelance conductor with the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and in 2019 was a Tasmanian finalist for the Australian of the Year Local Hero award. An accomplished trumpet player and composer, Simon teaches brass and woodwind across several Hobart schools.

Marty is a trombone player and graduate from the University of Tasmania and University of Melbourne. As well as teaching brass, performing, and conducting locally here in Tasmania and in Melbourne with a variety of different ensembles, Marty has spent several years overseas performing, directing, and teaching music. He was head of music at a prestigious international school in Bangkok, performing regularly with local orchestras, brass quintets and contemporary bands, and then later moved to Hawaii, taking up a job as music teacher and band director at a small pre-college IB school in Kailua. Returning to Australia at the start of 2017, Marty is now back in Hobart playing tenor and bass trombone, working on a master’s degree in education, teaching music and developing a band program at Dominic College.

Dean Hunt OAM brings over 50 years of brass band experience to Bandit. A long-standing member of Glenorchy City Brass, Dean has served as Musical Director of both the Concert Brass and Youth Brass ensembles, leading the band at numerous Australian National Band Championships.

In 2022 he was awarded the TBL Jubilee Certificate for 50 years of service, and he holds the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contribution to music and the community.

Dean is passionate about developing beginner players and is excited to help Bandit members take their first steps in brass.

Dean holds current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.