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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.
You can see the event in full here: 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 and 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 courtesy of Wardrope Photography​.
Matthew Campbell  1953 - 2022
​​​The band was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Campbell on Saturday 21st of May.
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​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.

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  Video
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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.
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​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.

​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

​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 ​​
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.
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:

​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.

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​Carols From Home
As we are unable to play at all of our usual Christmas venues this year, we have 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