Arts Management

Martina has worked with some of Ireland's leading arts organisations, including the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Irish Baroque Orchestra, and the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival. She is highly organised and professional, with a proven track record in arts management, education programming, and orchestral administration. Known as a reliable and hardworking colleague, Martina consistently delivers projects with creativity, dedication, and attention to detail.

Board Work

Martina Rosaria O'Connell serves on the Board of Directors of the Dublin Youth Orchestra. As an alumna of the orchestra, it was a great honour for her to be invited to join. She greatly enjoys contributing to this progressive and forward-thinking board, bringing her expertise in music education, arts management, and artistic curation.

West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival (Head of Education, May–Nov 2024)

Martina led the festival’s education programme, coordinating and performing school outreach projects aligned with the festival’s programme, including an introduction to Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. She secured funding through the Baltinglass Seed Fund Scheme 2024, which enabled her to curate a free ten-week Adult Music Appreciation course in collaboration with Baltinglass FETC and Music Generation Wicklow. Martina contributed to the organisation of the Rising Star concert and supported the festival’s partnership with the Contemporary Music Centre on its composition competition. She also managed the festival’s social media channels, ensuring engaging promotion of its events and education initiatives.

“Martina was a joy to work with during the 2024 West Wicklow Festival season. She is committed, diligent, hugely creative and delivers everything in a warm and infectiously friendly manner. An asset to any organisation and a real team player who gives 110% every time!”
– Fiachra Garvey, Artistic Director and Founder, West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival

Irish Baroque Orchestra (Assistant Manager, June 2024-Jan 2025)

Martina supported the Irish Baroque Orchestra during projects as Assistant Manager and managed the Front of House team, including merchandise sales. She also served as on-site manager for the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra course, delivered in partnership with the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO).

“I had the joy of working with Martina in her capacity as Orchestra Assistant for the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Course Manager for the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra last year. Martina is a very dependable and hardworking colleague, who approachings everything with calm, focus, and a real sense of teamwork. It was a great pleasure to work with her. Any team would be lucky to have her on board!”
– Doireann Kelly - General Manager - Irish Baroque Orchestra

National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (Artistic Planning Intern, May–Nov 2022)

During her internship with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Martina worked closely with the artistic planning team, liaising with agents, soloists, and conductors. Her role included organising contracts, rehearsal schedules, and travel itineraries for the orchestra’s summer and main season. Martina also accompanied and assisted the orchestra on several national tours.

RTE Concert Orchestra (Orchestral Assistant, June–Sept 2025)

Martina worked on a short-term contract assisting with orchestral management, including fixing the orchestra, organising and distributing contracts, and coordinating travel arrangements for the musicians.