Forthcoming Events
Saturday 11th March - Scottish Championships
The band is looking forward to taking part in the Scottish Championships in March which will be held in the Perth Concert Hall. Our test piece for this year is "Chorale & Toccata", by Stephen Bulla and we will be performing on the Saturday afternoon.
Saturday 11th March - Scottish Championships
The band is looking forward to taking part in the Scottish Championships in March which will be held in the Perth Concert Hall. Our test piece for this year is "Chorale & Toccata", by Stephen Bulla and we will be performing on the Saturday afternoon.
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Carolling Around Cumbernauld
Thank you to Tesco and Asda stores in Cumbernauld for giving us the opportunity to play carols for their customers again this year.
Thank you to Tesco and Asda stores in Cumbernauld for giving us the opportunity to play carols for their customers again this year.
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12th December - Community Carol Concert (Rotary Club of Kilsyth) It was lovely to see so many people (including Santa) at the bandstand for the annual Community Carol Concert, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth. It was particularly cold this year, but still very enjoyable and a great way to start the carolling season. Photographs |
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11th December - Festival of Light Service
The band was delighted to take part in the Festival of Light Service again this year. The "Celebration of Carols" took place at St. Mungo's Parish Church in Cumbernauld.
The band was delighted to take part in the Festival of Light Service again this year. The "Celebration of Carols" took place at St. Mungo's Parish Church in Cumbernauld.
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3rd December - Christmas Concert The band was delighted to entertain a "full house" for our Christmas Concert at Holy Cross Parish Hall. It was lovely to see our supporters out in force at our first Christmas Concert for three years. Photograph: Robert G. Henderson |
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13th November - Remembrance Sunday The band provided music for the Remembrance Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy and at the Shrine to the Fallen. Photograph: Holy Cross - from video |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Matthew Campbell
The band was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Campbell on Saturday 21st of May.
The band was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Campbell on Saturday 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.
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.
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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