Croy Silver Band

Following our summer break, the band resumed rehearsals on Thursday 18th August.
We currently have spaces in our Beginners Group for those who are just starting out on their brass playing journey and would also welcome enquiries from more experienced players. If you are interested in joining the band or wish to find out more, please use the Contact Us page to get in touch.

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30th June - Croy Summer Concert
We had a great time at our summer concert in Croy on Thursday 30th June. Changeable weather meant we held the concert inside, but it was good to see so many new faces as well as some of our regular supporters.

Thank you to Holy Cross Chapel for the use of the hall.

19th June - Corpus Christi Procession
The band was pleased to once again be able to take their place as part of the Corpus Christi Procession in Croy.
Holy Cross video

16th June - Kilsyth Civic Week Concert
We had a delightful evening at the bandstand, the weather was kind and we had a lovely audience.
The Civic Week royal party was in attendance: Queen Abbie, Ladies in Waiting Lauren & Leah and Chamberlain Ryan.

28th May - Senior Citizens' Concert
The band had a great time providing some of the entertainment at the Rotary Club of Kilsyth Senior Citizens' Concert. It was lovely to be playing on the bandstand with the sun shining and an appreciative crowd.

Thank you to the Rotary Club for inviting us to be part of this event. Photographs

Matthew Campbell
The band was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Campbell on Saturday the 21st of May.

Matthew joined the learners' section of the band in 1962 and in 1965 he was part of a schools’ quartet who won the Scottish Schools’ Quartet Championship playing along with other members of Croy Band. Matthew left the band for a few years to help his beloved wife Mary raise his three children Susannah, Caroline and Thomas. Unfortunately, Matthew lost his son Thomas to cancer in 2020 at the young age of 39. Sadly, Mary died suddenly on the 18th of March 2022.

Matthew helped the band playing in various positions including Solo Horn, Solo Euphonium and E♭ Bass. However, his true love was as a horn player where Matthew’s unforced sweet sound was a joy to listen to. Matthew brought not only his playing to the band but also a delightful mixture of humour and mischief that lightened many a band rehearsal. A lovely gentleman he was always quietly ready to lend a hand with things: helping sort music, carrying equipment, maintaining instruments.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew’s two daughters Susannah and Caroline, grandson Nathan and son in law Phillip.

9th May - Spring Concert
The band made a long-awaited return to performing with a Spring Concert in Holy Cross Chapel in Croy. Our varied entertainment programme included a mix of band favourites and newly discovered pieces. It was lovely to be able to perform for an audience again and we were so pleased to see a good turn out on a wet Monday evening.
Our thanks to Holy Cross Chapel for helping to make this concert possible. Photographs

14th March - Civic Recognition
The band had a lovely evening at The Coachman Hotel, hosted by The Provost, in recognition of the band's contributions to the local community and our Third Section win at the Scottish Championships in March 2020.

More photographs

We are keen to welcome new members of any ability and background to help maintain the long tradition of brass banding in Croy. If you are interested in joining us, please visit our Vacancies page for more information.

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