News
9th February - An Evening of Brass (East Renfrewshire Music)
The band joined forces with Barrhead Burgh Band to appear in "An Evening of Brass" at Carlibar Primary School. Also on the programme were Levern Valley Community Brass, the East Renfrewshire Brass Quintet and the East Renfrewshire Brass Ensemble. To end the evening, all of the brass groups combined to play YMCA and Rocky to the large and appreciative audience.
Photographs can be found on the East Renfrewshire Music Service website
The band joined forces with Barrhead Burgh Band to appear in "An Evening of Brass" at Carlibar Primary School. Also on the programme were Levern Valley Community Brass, the East Renfrewshire Brass Quintet and the East Renfrewshire Brass Ensemble. To end the evening, all of the brass groups combined to play YMCA and Rocky to the large and appreciative audience.
Photographs can be found on the East Renfrewshire Music Service website
19th December - Kilsyth Carol Concert
Around a dozen senior band members and a couple of youth band members turned out to play at the annual Christmas Carol Concert at the Burngreen Bandstand in Kilsyth. The event, compered once again by Kilsyth’s own Harry Dempsey, saw the band lead a large crowd in the singing of a variety of Christmas Carols for just under an hour. Afterwards, hot soup and drinks were made available to everyone who attended the event.
Around a dozen senior band members and a couple of youth band members turned out to play at the annual Christmas Carol Concert at the Burngreen Bandstand in Kilsyth. The event, compered once again by Kilsyth’s own Harry Dempsey, saw the band lead a large crowd in the singing of a variety of Christmas Carols for just under an hour. Afterwards, hot soup and drinks were made available to everyone who attended the event.
Christmas Carols - December 2011
| 16th to 18th December - Christmas Carols at Tesco We braved the cold to play three sessions of Christmas Carols at Tesco, Craigmarloch. A big thank you to all who came along to listen and to support us and thank you, too, to Tesco for accommodating us. |
Band in the News
The band is pleased to annouce that it has been awarded a grant of £10,000 by The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT). This is the second time that the band has secured funding from the CRT and the band would like to convey their thanks to the CRT for this generous award and their ongoing support. The money will be used to replace existing percussion equipment, provide training to both Senior and Youth bands as well as allowing the band to obtain new concert uniforms. For futher information please follow the links below. Links CRT Press Release Kilsyth Chronicle Article | 
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Festival of Light - December 2011
| 11th December - Festival of Light Carol Service The band is pleased to have been able to again support the Festival of Light service, held this year at Cornerstone House. There were also performances by Whitelees Primary School Choir, the Cumbernauld Gaelic Choir and the Cornerstone Praise Band. |
2nd December - Christmas Concert
Croy Miners' Welfare was packed for this year's Christmas Concert held in conjunction with the Croy Miners' Male Voice Choir. The audience was treated to a variety of pieces by the Youth Brass, the band and the choir and a tasty buffet at the interval. A great night out! Photographs Videos: Main Band Youth Brass | 
Christmas Concert - December 2011
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 | 5th November - Borders Entertainment Contest *Best Entertainment*
The band had a great time in Langholm, playing a short programme of five pieces: Gaudete, Georgia On My Mind, Galop, Pastorale and Parade of the Charioteers. We were narrowly beaten for second place, but we were awarded the prize for Best Entertainment. See Video Full Results |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
 | 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.
 | 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.
