Who's Who?- A guide to the faces of the band.

Honorary President – Eddie McKenna

Eddie has been with the band since it started in 1956, having played with Kinneil Band before they took the decision to become a brass band. Eddie was the band President for nearly 50 years, but took the decision to stand down from this position in 2009. He has played a variety of woodwind instruments in the band and provides lessons for our saxophone learners.

President - Jon Molloy

Jon took over as President in 2009, having previously been Vice President and Secretary. Originally starting with the band as a saxophone player, he is now found in the cornet section. He is Bursar for Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools in Edinburgh and spends his spare time chasing after his children Grace and Peter.
E-Mail Jon or phone 01506 842857


Vice President - Seonaid Anderson

Seonaid joined the band in 1995 having followed them one Marches day. After one rehearsal, she found herself joining the band at the Bo’ness Fair. Seonaid teaches our clarinet learners, but tends to play French Horn with the band. Seonaid is HR Adviser for Stirling Council and is a keen Highland and Scottish Country Dancer, and has also been known to be found on the trains in Bo’ness. E-Mail Seonaid



Secretary - Carolyn McSherry

Carolyn is the newest addition to the committee having been voted on as Secretary in 2009. However, she is also the longest serving female in the band. She is part of the Quality Assurance Team at Tescos. E-Mail Carolyn or phone 01501 744609

Treasurer - David Mutch

David has been involved with Linlithgow Reed Band since his son Christopher joined when he was 8 years old (now 27), helping out where needed as a parent does. He then joined the Committee as a non-playing Committee Member 11 years ago and then became Treasurer 9 years ago. E-Mail David



Conductor - Lex McDowell


Ordinary Members -

Lyndsey Allen

Lyndsey is our principal flautist and also plays with the TA band and Bathgate Concert Orchestra. She is currently studying music at Napier University in Edinburgh. Her enthusiasm for the band helped persuade her mum to join the band in the percussion section.



Tom Baird

Tom is a weel kent local face having been Provost of the town between 1988-1990. He is the only surviving founder member of the Deacon’s Court and is an ardent Rose supporter.



Richard Bell

Richard starting coming along to the band to provide transport for his daughter Emma. However, it wasn’t long before he was encouraged to pick up some spare percussion instruments and join in. Richard is our Wardrobe Master and his dressmaking skills are legendary in repairing uniforms and even dressing a bear in a replica uniform. He works as a supervisor for Falkirk Council.



Murdoch Kennedy

Murdoch needs no introduction to most people in Linlithgow, being known for his interest in folk music and local history. Murdoch has taken on various roles in the band and is now our main press liaison. He is also guaranteed to help lead a sing-song whenever the opportunity presents itself. He keeps the rest of the committee informed of important milestones in the band’s history and had a large part to play in our Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2006.



Brian McSherry

Brian joined the band as an adult learner on the trombone, although he recently took up the Bass. He is Band Librarian and also helps with our Training Band. He is a HGV driver for Tesco and is regularly found at Murrayfield enjoying the rugby.