2021
13th December - Community Carol Concert
The band was delighted to play at the annual community carol concert at the Burngreen Bandstand in Kilsyth. This popular event, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth, is always well-attended and enjoyed by everyone who comes.
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11th December - Christmas Carols The band enjoyed playing Christmas carols outside the Tesco store in Cumbernauld Town Centre. Thank you to store staff for accommodating us. Photograph: Sam Russell |
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14th November - Remembrance Sunday The band provided music for the act of remembrance at the Shrine to the Fallen, at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy. Photograph: Holy Cross - from video |
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6th September - Rehearsals Restart
After a long break enforced by the Covid-19 pandemic and a search for a suitable venue, the we have now resumed rehearsals in Croy.
The band is very grateful to Holy Cross Chapel for making their Hall available as a rehearsal venue and particular thanks are due to the Justice & Peace Group which has made alternative arrangements to accommodate us.
After a long break enforced by the Covid-19 pandemic and a search for a suitable venue, the we have now resumed rehearsals in Croy.
The band is very grateful to Holy Cross Chapel for making their Hall available as a rehearsal venue and particular thanks are due to the Justice & Peace Group which has made alternative arrangements to accommodate us.
Summer Videos
Due to ongoing restrictions, our summer concert in Croy has not been possible again this year. Instead, we have recorded a couple of pieces in our own homes and made a virtual performance that we hope you will enjoy:
Due to ongoing restrictions, our summer concert in Croy has not been possible again this year. Instead, we have recorded a couple of pieces in our own homes and made a virtual performance that we hope you will enjoy:
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Tommy Bolan
Croy Silver Band was saddened to hear of the passing of Tommy Bolan earlier this week (17th May 2021).
A much respected long-serving playing member and supporter of the band, Tommy received life membership to Croy Silver Band and to the Scottish Brass Band Association in 2009.
Our condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.
2020
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Carols From Home As we are unable to play at all of our usual Christmas venues this year, we created a "virtual performance" for you to enjoy. The full HD compilation of three Christmas carols is now available on YouTube. Watch Carols from Home |
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7th March - Scottish Championships * WINNERS * The band had a very successful day at the Scottish Championships in Perth Concert Hall. We won the Third Section Contest and our flugel player, Sarah Devlin, was awarded the medal for Best Instrumentalist. Photographs |
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2019
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Christmas Carols A big thank you to Tesco (in Camelon, Cumbernauld & Craigmarloch), and ASDA (in Cumbernauld) for welcoming us into their stores this year. |
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16th December - Community Carol Concert The band played for the annual community carol concert at the Burngreen Bandstand, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth. Video (Rotary Club of Kilsyth Facebook page) |
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8th December - Festival of Light Service
The band played Christmas carols and festive pieces for the Cumbernauld Churches Together Festival of Light Service.
The band played Christmas carols and festive pieces for the Cumbernauld Churches Together Festival of Light Service.
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7th December - Christmas Concert Our annual Christmas Concert with Croy Community Choir was held on Saturday 7th December. Thank you to everyone who came along. We hope you all had a great time. |
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3rd December - Lighting the Christmas Tree
Members of the band and Croy Community Choir joined local residents of Croy for the lighting of the village Christmas Tree.
Members of the band and Croy Community Choir joined local residents of Croy for the lighting of the village Christmas Tree.
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2nd November - Borders Entertainment Concert
We were drawn first to play in the Borders Entertainment Contest in Kelso. For our 15-minute programme, we played: Bandology, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Cavalleria Rusticana, Eleanor Rigby and Galop. Our performance was well-received and we were placed 8th overall. Video excerpt |
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19th October - Cardowan Pit Memorial
The band provided music for the unveiling of the Cardowan Pit Memorial. 15th September - Auchengeich Memorial, 60th Anniversary
An ensemble from the band played in the Auchengeich Miners' Club following the 60th Anniversary Memorial Service at the Miners' Memorial. |
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17th June - Croy Concert The changeable weather meant that the "open-air" concert had to be relocated to the Parish Hall. Despite the short notice change, we still attracted a local audience and everyone had an enjoyable evening. |
Photograph: Caroline Lochrie
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10th June - Kilsyth Civic Week It was a lovely evening for a concert in Burngreen. Thank you to everyone who came along to listen. |
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9th March - Scottish Championships, Perth Concert Hall The set test piece for this year's regional contest was "Rise of the Phoenix", by Darrol Barry. The band was happy with the on-the-day performance and received some positive remarks from online reviews and from the adjudicators. Full results |
Photograph: SBBA
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2018
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Christmas Carols
The band rounded off the year with several carolling sessions at local stores and also provided music for the Carol Service and Mass at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy on Christmas Eve. A big thank you to the stores who are allowed us to play for their customers this year:
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17th December - Rotary Club Community Carol Concert The band provided accompaniment for the Rotary Club of Kilsyth annual carol concert at the Burngreen Bandstand. Photographs (Rotary Club of Kilsyth - Facebook page) |
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9th December - Festival of Light Service
The band was pleased to provide music for the annual Cumbernauld Churches Together Festival of Light at Sacred Heart Parish Church.
The band was pleased to provide music for the annual Cumbernauld Churches Together Festival of Light at Sacred Heart Parish Church.
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8th December - Christmas Concert Our annual joint Christmas Concert with Croy Community Choir on 8th December was a sell-out event. Photographs |
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4th December - Croy Christmas Tree Lights
It was seasonably chilly in Croy as the Band and the Community Choir provided a festive atmosphere for the switching on of the Croy Christmas Tree lights.
It was seasonably chilly in Croy as the Band and the Community Choir provided a festive atmosphere for the switching on of the Croy Christmas Tree lights.
17th & 18th November - Christmas Carols
On Saturday 17th November, the band played carols for the visitors to Abronhill Christmas Fayre and on Sunday 18th November, we helped welcome Santa to Dobbies Garden World in Stirling. Thank you to both of these organisations for hosting us.
On Saturday 17th November, the band played carols for the visitors to Abronhill Christmas Fayre and on Sunday 18th November, we helped welcome Santa to Dobbies Garden World in Stirling. Thank you to both of these organisations for hosting us.
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11th November - Remembrance Sunday The band was at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy, providing music during the Mass and then playing at the Service of Remembrance at the Shrine to the Fallen. |
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28th October - QEUH Atrium Concert
The band played at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, opening their series of Atrium Concerts. We entertained patients, staff and visitors with a variety of light music.
The band played at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, opening their series of Atrium Concerts. We entertained patients, staff and visitors with a variety of light music.
9th September - Holy Cross, Croy
The band was at Holy Cross in Croy to provide music for the "Solemn Dedication" of the church building, opened 60 years ago in September 1958.
The band was at Holy Cross in Croy to provide music for the "Solemn Dedication" of the church building, opened 60 years ago in September 1958.
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12th August - Steam Fair Weekend at Summerlee We performed two half-hour sets to entertain visitors to the Steam Fair Weekend at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life. The audience took advantage of shelter from the rain outside to listen to a variety of light music including Floral Dance, Bugler’s Holiday and Eleanor Rigby. Thank you to guest players who came along to help us out and a special thank you to Lynda Nicholson for conducting. Photographs |
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8th July - Stanrigg Miners' Memorial Service The band would like to thank Peter Downie and the Stanrigg Colliery Memorial Committee for their kind invitation to play at the memorial service held on Sunday 8th July in Plains, Airdrie. The service was held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the pit disaster at Stanrigg Colliery when nineteen miners tragically lost their lives whilst working down the mine. A large crowd, including local dignitaries, representatives of the national Union of Miners, North Lanarkshire Council and the Scottish Coal Industry Special Welfare Fund (SCISWF) were in attendance to pay their respects to the miners. Find out more: Daily Record Online Article |
Photograph: Stanrigg Colliery
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28th June - Open Air Concert The weather was wonderful for our open-air concert in Charleson Row in Croy. A big thank you to everyone who came along and also to those who generously donated. Photographs |
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11th June - Kilsyth Civic Week The weather was kind to us this year as we performed on the bandstand in Kilsyth for our local supporters and for the Civic Week Queen and her Ladies in Waiting. Photographs |
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3rd June - Croy Corpus Christi Procession
The band continued their tradition of providing the music for the annual Corpus Christi Procession from Holy Cross Chapel.
The band continued their tradition of providing the music for the annual Corpus Christi Procession from Holy Cross Chapel.
John McAtee
It is with deepest regret that the band has to announce the sad passing of John McAtee.
It is with deepest regret that the band has to announce the sad passing of John McAtee.
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Player, Life Member and Band President John was a lifetime member of the band. He served the band both as a player and committee member for many years. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the band and was the Band President for 40 years. John passed away peacefully on Saturday 10th March 2018 in Strathcarron Hospice whilst surrounded by his family. He was a true bandsman, gent and friend. He will be sorely missed. |
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10th March - Scottish Championships On Saturday 10th March, the band was drawn to play first to play the Second Section test piece "Ex Terra Lucem" by Jonathan Bates. We were placed 9th, but received positive comments from online reports and in the adjudicators' notes. Full results |
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2017
Christmas Carols
A busy December schedule included playing at the Cumbernauld Churches Festival of Light Carol Service, providing music for the Rotary Club of Kilsyth's annual community carol service at the Burngreen Bandstand and playing for the Christmas Eve carol service and mass at Holy Cross Church in Croy.
A busy December schedule included playing at the Cumbernauld Churches Festival of Light Carol Service, providing music for the Rotary Club of Kilsyth's annual community carol service at the Burngreen Bandstand and playing for the Christmas Eve carol service and mass at Holy Cross Church in Croy.
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We also played a number of Christmas carol sessions and the band would particularly like to thank both of the Tesco stores in Cumbernauld for allowing us to play festive music for their customers and for providing refreshments afterwards. |
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2nd December - Christmas Concert Our annual joint Christmas Concert with Croy Community Choir was well-attended by the local community and supporters from further afield. Thank you for coming. Thanks also to the guest players who joined us for this event. We hope everyone had a great evening. Photographs |
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12th November - Remembrance Sunday
The band provided music for the Mass and for the Service of Remembrance at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy.
The band provided music for the Mass and for the Service of Remembrance at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy.
Pat Rafferty
It is with regret that the band has to announce the sad passing of Pat Rafferty.
It is with regret that the band has to announce the sad passing of Pat Rafferty.
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Player and Life Member Pat was a lifetime member of the band having served the band both as a player and committee member for many years. Pat passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday 12th November 2017 in Wishaw General Hospital. |
4th November - Borders Entertainment Contest
The band was first on stage for this year's Scottish Borders Entertainment Contest, held in Jedburgh Town Hall. We played "Fanfare Pour Preceder 'La Peri'", "Valse Espagna", "Norwegian Wood", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" (Flugel solo) and "Pinball Wizard". The two adjudicators placed us 6th and 8th, giving us an overall 7th place.
The band was first on stage for this year's Scottish Borders Entertainment Contest, held in Jedburgh Town Hall. We played "Fanfare Pour Preceder 'La Peri'", "Valse Espagna", "Norwegian Wood", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" (Flugel solo) and "Pinball Wizard". The two adjudicators placed us 6th and 8th, giving us an overall 7th place.
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13th August - Steam Fair Weekend at Summerlee We added our own distinctive sounds to "Scotland's Noisy Museum", entertaining visitors to the annual Steam Fair Weekend at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life. |
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24th April - Kilsyth Rotary Club Pensioners' Concert The band enjoyed a return invitation to provide the entertainment at a concert for local pensioners, organised by the Kilsyth Rotary Club. We performed a wide selection of light music to an appreciative audience and were treated to tea, coffee and cakes at the interval. The band would like to thank Kilsyth Rotary Club for their kind donation towards band funds and for providing photographs of the event. |
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11th March - Scottish Championships
On Saturday, 11th March, the band competed in the Scottish Championships. This year's test piece was Dean Goffin's "Rhapsody In Brass". Our performance was well received by the audience and those reviewing online. Unfortunately this was not echoed in the adjudicators' scoring and we were placed 8th.
On Saturday, 11th March, the band competed in the Scottish Championships. This year's test piece was Dean Goffin's "Rhapsody In Brass". Our performance was well received by the audience and those reviewing online. Unfortunately this was not echoed in the adjudicators' scoring and we were placed 8th.
23rd February - An Evening of Brass Music
Joining forces with Barrhead Burgh Band, we took part in the annual "Evening of Brass Music" alongside the young people of East Renfrewshire Schools' Brass Ensemble and Levern Valley Community Brass. This year's massed band finale pieces were "Zurich March" and "Kraken".
Joining forces with Barrhead Burgh Band, we took part in the annual "Evening of Brass Music" alongside the young people of East Renfrewshire Schools' Brass Ensemble and Levern Valley Community Brass. This year's massed band finale pieces were "Zurich March" and "Kraken".
2016
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Christmas Carols The band was very busy during December, with carolling sessions outside both Tesco stores in Cumbernauld (Town Centre and Craigmarloch). Thank you to Tesco for allowing us to play for their customers. Photographs We also provided music for the annual community carol service at the bandstand in Kilsyth, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth. |
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4th December - Festival of Light Service The band provided music for the Cumbernauld Churches Festival of Light Carol Service at Sacred Heart Church in Kildrum. Photographs |
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3rd December - Christmas Concert Thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Concert. It was lovely to see the local community out in force to support the choir and the band. Photographs Video |
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Remembrance Sunday
The band provided music for the Service of Remembrance at Holy Cross Chapel.
The band provided music for the Service of Remembrance at Holy Cross Chapel.
29th October - Coalfield Regeneration Trust Open Day
The band played a selection of marches at family Open Day, welcoming people to the event which was held at at Croy Bowling Club.
The band played a selection of marches at family Open Day, welcoming people to the event which was held at at Croy Bowling Club.
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24th September - Fife Charities Brass Band Contest This open contest included bands from all sections; each band being required to choose a march, a hymn and a test piece. We were placed 5th for our march (Centaur), 8th for our hymn (Cor Jesu) and 9th for our choice of test piece (Cross Patonce). Congratulations to the winning bands. Photographs Video |
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18th September - Burns and Old Parish Church The band provided music for the Songs of Praise service celebrating the Bicentennial Anniversary of Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Church. Thank you to the church for providing us with photographs of the event. |
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16th June - Kilsyth Civic Week
Poor weather meant that we were unable to play on the bandstand, but we were welcomed into the Community Church, where we were able to give a short and varied concert for a small but enthusiastic audience.
Poor weather meant that we were unable to play on the bandstand, but we were welcomed into the Community Church, where we were able to give a short and varied concert for a small but enthusiastic audience.
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13th May - Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life The band would like to thank CultureNL and De Rosa for inviting us to play at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, one of North Lanarkshire's premier attractions. Thank you to CultureNL for providing photographs. |
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12th March - Scottish Championships
The band was pleased with the performance of Philip Harper's "The Mermaid of Zennor", being placed fifth of eleven bands. The adjudicators noted "nice balance" and "liked the overall feeling of the music".
The band was pleased with the performance of Philip Harper's "The Mermaid of Zennor", being placed fifth of eleven bands. The adjudicators noted "nice balance" and "liked the overall feeling of the music".
25th February - An Evening of Brass Music
The band had an enjoyable evening listening to, playing for and playing alongside the young brass players from East Renfrewshire. The first half of the evening featured pieces from Levern Valley Community Brass and from the East Renfrewshire Schools' Brass Ensemble. The second half included a variety of popular pieces played by the combined forces of Croy Silver Band and Barrhead Burgh Band, followed by a massed band piece: "The Raiders' March".
The band had an enjoyable evening listening to, playing for and playing alongside the young brass players from East Renfrewshire. The first half of the evening featured pieces from Levern Valley Community Brass and from the East Renfrewshire Schools' Brass Ensemble. The second half included a variety of popular pieces played by the combined forces of Croy Silver Band and Barrhead Burgh Band, followed by a massed band piece: "The Raiders' March".
