News Archive 2011
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Peter Paterson
It is with great sadness and regret that members of the Croy Silver Band announce the death of Peter Paterson, after a prolonged illness, on Tuesday 13th September 2011.  Peter Paterson (seated) |
Player and Member Peter was a stalwart of the band, having served both as a player and member for over 60 years. He will be greatly missed. |
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13th June - Civic Week
On Monday 13th June, the Youth Brass and the Main Band performed a concert as part of Kilsyth Civic Week. Once again, the inclement weather meant that the concert took place at Kilsyth Community Church, rather than at the bandstand. |
 Kilsyth - June 2011 |
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4th June - Summer Concert
 Summer Concert 2011 |
An appreciative audience turned up to the band's annual summer concert on Saturday 4th June. The evening began with the Youth Brass, who played three numbers (with John Maley appearing as guest conductor). The main band performed two sets during the evening - a mixture of new and old pieces - and local singer, Pat Canavan, provided additional entertainment. |
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8th May - St. Andrew's Cathedral On Sunday 8th May, the band took part in "St Andrew and a Catena of Cathedral Saints" at Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow. |
 St. Andrew's Cathedral - May 2011 |
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16th April - Fife Brass Band Festival
The band performed a short programme at the Festival, held in the Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline. The pieces played were: Valero, Georgia On My Mind, Galop, Ticket To Ride and Parade of the Charioteers. |
13th April - Concert with the Columban Singers
The band shared the stage with the Columban Singers for their concert at Kilsyth Academy. There was a wide variety of music and styles to be heard and also seen - with Ken in his "coat of many colours"! These were enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience and money raised from the concert is to benefit two local charities.
The band shared the stage with the Columban Singers for their concert at Kilsyth Academy. There was a wide variety of music and styles to be heard and also seen - with Ken in his "coat of many colours"! These were enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience and money raised from the concert is to benefit two local charities.
24th March - Concert at Kenmuir Church
On Thursday 24th March, the band played a concert at Kenmuir Church in Mount Vernon. The audience was entertained with around a dozen pieces. At the interval, there was a chance for all to mingle and chat while enjoying the delightful spread of refreshments provided by the church.
On Thursday 24th March, the band played a concert at Kenmuir Church in Mount Vernon. The audience was entertained with around a dozen pieces. At the interval, there was a chance for all to mingle and chat while enjoying the delightful spread of refreshments provided by the church.
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26th February - Scottish Championships
The band was pleased to be awarded 5th place in the Second Section at the Scottish Championships at Perth Concert Hall in February. According to the adjudicators, the performance of Resurgam (Eric Ball) was "an enjoyable performance with much to commend it" and the band "produced some excellent moments with good shape and style". |
15th January 2011 - Christmas Concert
On 15th January, the band took part in a "Christmas concert" (postponed from December) and alternated sets with the Croy Miners Male Voice Choir. It was an enjoyable evening with a variety of music, a lovely buffet and lots of smiles. Special thanks to our visiting players from other bands who came to give us a hand.
On 15th January, the band took part in a "Christmas concert" (postponed from December) and alternated sets with the Croy Miners Male Voice Choir. It was an enjoyable evening with a variety of music, a lovely buffet and lots of smiles. Special thanks to our visiting players from other bands who came to give us a hand.
News Archive 2010
December
Unfortunately, bad weather caused the cancellation of some of our concerts. However, we were able to brave the snow and icy winds for three sessions of Christmas Carols outside Tesco in Craigmarloch. Our efforts were much appreciated and well rewarded by shoppers.
Unfortunately, bad weather caused the cancellation of some of our concerts. However, we were able to brave the snow and icy winds for three sessions of Christmas Carols outside Tesco in Craigmarloch. Our efforts were much appreciated and well rewarded by shoppers.
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6th November - Borders Contest, 2nd Place
At the Scottish Borders Brass Band Association contest, the band performed a fifteen minute programme of five pieces. The band came 2nd overall, with Grant Golding (Soprano) winning the Best Soloist Trophy for Demelza. |
21st October - United Reformed Church
The band performed a programme of popular pieces for a small but enthusiastic audience at the United Reformed Church in Cumbernauld.
The band performed a programme of popular pieces for a small but enthusiastic audience at the United Reformed Church in Cumbernauld.
2nd October - FCBA Open Contest
The band took part in the Fife Charities Band Association Annual Open contest on Saturday 2nd October. The programme consisted of a march (Ravenswood), a hymn (Dear Lord and Father of Mankind) and a test piece (Royal Parks). We were placed 10th out of 16 bands, with Fiona Devlin (Cornet) receiving the Youngest Player Trophy.
The band took part in the Fife Charities Band Association Annual Open contest on Saturday 2nd October. The programme consisted of a march (Ravenswood), a hymn (Dear Lord and Father of Mankind) and a test piece (Royal Parks). We were placed 10th out of 16 bands, with Fiona Devlin (Cornet) receiving the Youngest Player Trophy.
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16th September - Papal Visit Members of Croy Silver Band and Shotts St Patricks Brass Band combined to play at Bellahouston Park during the visit of Pope Benedict XVI. The combined band played special arrangements of hymns, accompanying the Papal Choir. |
 Papal Visit - Bellahouston 2010 |
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Summer 2010
The band performed at a number of events during June, including: - a concert at the Miners' Home in Culross; - our annual summer concert at the Miners' Welfare in Croy; - taking part in Kilsyth Civic Week; - the re-opening of the bandstand in Kilsyth. The band then had a few weeks rest during the summer holidays before embarking on rehearsals for the Papal Visit and the FCBA Contest. |
 Summer Concert |
News Archive 2009
16th November - A night of celebration.
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Friday 13th November saw a very important night for Croy Silver Band with four members receiving recoginition for life membership to the Scottish Brass Band Association and Croy Silver Band. The band gave an excellent varied programme featuring excellent solo performances from Jennifer Aitken on Trombone, Jim O'Donnell on Cornet and Graeme Currie as Flugel Soloist in a moving rendition of the solo that a few years ago won Tommy Bolan Best Soloist Award.
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 Peter Paterson (seated) being awarded Life Membership of Croy Silver Band. |
 Pat Rafferty awarded life membership of Croy Silver Band. |
 John McAtee and Tommy Bolan after receiving Life Membership of the SBBA and Croy Silver Band. |
 Andrew McAtee helping his Band president Dad and Tommy Bolan celebrate the evening! |
The evening was brought to close with the vocal talents of Pat Canavan and the band would like to thank Tom Allan and Andy Smith from the SBBA for making the presentations on the night. |
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18th September - Youth Brass Fundraising Hike
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Looking back it all seems so surreal, Croy youth band conductor Grant Golding agreed to theme the summer concert "Guitar Hero" if we did the West Highland Way for Youth Brass funds! 95 miles from the North of lasgow to the foot of Ben Nevis. Taking part in the walk was Angela Jarvie, youth band members Lewis and Louise Scotland and soon to be Youth Band member Callum Scotland accompanied by the bands mascot, BB the wee purple bear. |
On a damp July day the team headed out lead by Louise Scotland with the bands performance of Pinball Wizard
still ringing in their ears. Suffering the Scottish summer weather lead to some scrapes including a dislocated shoulder from avoiding a falling tree and mudslide - fallen arches and numerous blisters.
By the end of the week the team arrived wet but happy in Fort William. The support from people on the walk was fantastic and around £1500 has been raised for youth band funds.
Conductor Grant Golding said - I'm delighted that the team did this and all of us in the band are grateful of the support that all of the parents offer Croy Youth Brass or as Angela calls them - The Brass Brats!
