- Croydon Concert Band performed at Lilydale Heights CollegeOn Saturday 30 May, the Croydon Concert Band performed at the Performing Arts Centre at Lilydale College. Under the guidance of Musical Director Andrea Crompton and Associate Conductor Scott Huddleston, the band presented a varied program featuring some of their favourite music, from Scottish melodies to arrangements of iconic Australian classics, including Peter Allen’s I… Read more: Croydon Concert Band performed at Lilydale Heights College
- Save the Date – Croydon Wind Symphony Halloween Spooktacular!!Dress up in your spooky best and do the Monster Mash at our Halloween concert, presented by the Croydon Wind Symphony. Date Saturday 31 October 2026 Location T.B.A
- Croydon Brass Band performed at the South Croydon Anglican ChurchOn Saturday 23 May, the Croydon Brass Band performed an intimate concert at South Croydon Anglican Church. The program featured a varied selection of music, including marches, hymns, film favourites, and Disney classics. Since COVID, the band has undergone a period of transformation, welcoming many new members into its ranks. Several members were recognised for… Read more: Croydon Brass Band performed at the South Croydon Anglican Church
- Croydon Wind Symphony performed Fiesta!On Saturday 16 May, the Croydon Wind Symphony presented Fiesta! — a vibrant celebration of Spanish and Latin American music, song, and dance. Performing to an captivated audience at the Performing Arts Centre at Boronia K-12 College, the band delivered a lively and energetic program. Highlights of the afternoon included Paul’s guitar solo in Adagio… Read more: Croydon Wind Symphony performed Fiesta!
- Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Healesville Festival 2026 Family FunDayOn Mother’s Day, the Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Healesville Festival 2026 Family Fun Day in Queens Park. The band presented a preview of music from their upcoming Fiesta! concert, alongside a few favourites for younger audience members. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to listen and support the performance. If you enjoyed… Read more: Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Healesville Festival 2026 Family FunDay
- Croydon Brass Band performed at the Anzac Service at Croydon RSLThe Croydon Brass Band attended this year’s Anzac Service hosted and run by the amazing Croydon RSL and supported by many organisations and individuals from within our local Maroondah and Croydon community. Croydon Brass Band are humbled and proud to be involved with this very important event each year. Lest We Forget.
- Save the Date for CCB Trivia Night on Saturday 18 July 2026Join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night hosted by Croydon Cititzen’s Bands! Put your knowledge to the test across a range of exciting categories, enjoy great company, and compete for fantastic prizes. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just in it for the laughs, everyone is welcome—bring your friends, form a team, or join one… Read more: Save the Date for CCB Trivia Night on Saturday 18 July 2026
- Croydon Concert Band Musical Director, Andrea Crompton named Maroondah Citizen of the YearAndrea Crompton was named Maroondah’s Citizen of the Year. Andrea has dedicated 22-plus years to building the Croydon Concert Band into an inclusive and supportive community of more than 40 musicians. Andrea mentors members of all ages and abilities, as well as arranging and leading performances at local schools, retirement villages and community events. In… Read more: Croydon Concert Band Musical Director, Andrea Crompton named Maroondah Citizen of the Year
- Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols in Main Street CroydonBy invitation from Maroondah City Council, the Croydon Wind Symphony performed a selection of Christmas carols in Main Street, Croydon, on Saturday 20 December. Shoppers and visitors in the precinct were able to enjoy the festive music, helping to create a warm holiday atmosphere.
- Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street, CroydonThe Croydon Brass Band performed a selection of Christmas carols in Main Street, Croydon, on Saturday 13th December.
- Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at the South Croydon Anglican Church.
- Croydon Citizens Bands performed at the 2025 Maroondah CarolsThe Croydon Wind Symphony with members of the Brass Band and Concert Band combined as the Maroondah Carols Band and performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
- Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Maroondah FestivalThe Croydon Wind Symphony performed on the Main Stage the 2025 Maroondah Festival, held at Town Park in Croydon. The Maroondah Festival, held annually in central Croydon, provides an opportunity for local community groups to perform for the public. It was a fantastic opportunity for the Croydon Wind Symphony to showcase their music to people… Read more: Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Maroondah Festival
- Croydon Brass Band held a concert at the South Croydon Anglican Church, Bayswater.
- Croydon Wind Symphony hosted concert ‘Ballards and Ballgowns’The Croydon Wind Symphony hosted its only concert for 2025, themed Ballads and Ballgowns at the Ringwood Community Centre. The premise was simple: to assemble a program of memorable ballads from a variety of bands and shows, and invite the audience to sing along. For a more detailed summary, see our Previous Events page.
- The “Croydon Wind Symphony Low Brass Quintet” competed in the Australian National Band Championships.The Croydon Wind Symphony Low Brass Quintet, made up of five players from the Croydon Wind Symphony competed in the Open Quintet Ensemble section of the 2025 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships, held in Melbourne. The music played was arrangement of Cant Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley. Click here to watch their performance on… Read more: The “Croydon Wind Symphony Low Brass Quintet” competed in the Australian National Band Championships.
- The Croydon Wind Symphony competed in the Australian National Band ChampionshipsFor the first time in many years, the Croydon Wind Symphony competed in the Australian National Band Championships, held in Melbourne. They competed in the Open ‘B’ Grade Concert Section against several high level bands from Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand. The four pieces of music played included the hymn Be Thou My Vision… Read more: The Croydon Wind Symphony competed in the Australian National Band Championships
- The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Croydon RSL ANZAC service at the Croydon War Memorial Civic Square, Croydon.
Past Events & News
Events from 2024
Saturday 21st December 2024
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols in Main Street, Croydon.
Saturday 14th December 2024
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon, near the Croydon Post Shop.
Saturday 7th December 2024
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols celebration at Croydon Park, Road, Croydon.
Saturday 7th December 2024
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at the South Croydon Anglican Church.
Saturday 16th November 2024
Croydon Concert Band held a concert at the Lilydale-Heights College Performing Arts Centre, Lilydale.
Sunday 10th November 2024
Croydon Wind Symphony performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Saturday 9th November 2024
Croydon Brass Band held a concert with the theme “Afternoon Tea Concert” at the Croydon South Anglican Church. Afternoon tea was provided.
Saturday 26th October 2024
Croydon Brass Band members in all age groups, both as individuals and ensembles, took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships. Congratulations to all participants.
Saturday 14th September 2024
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at Eastwood Primary School Hall.
Saturday 27th July 2024
Croydon Brass Band competed at the Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held at the Hawthorn Town Hall.
Saturday 27th April 2024
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at Eastwood Primary School Hall.
Sunday 21st April 2024
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Croydon RSL ANZAC service at the Croydon War Memorial Civic Square, Croydon.
Events from 2023
Saturday 23rd December 2023
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols in Main Street, Croydon.
Saturday 2nd December 2023
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols celebration at Croydon Park, Road, Croydon.
Saturday 2nd December 2023
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon, near the Croydon Post Shop.
Saturday 25th November 2023
Croydon Brass Band held a concert at the Grand on Princes reception centre, Mulgrave
Sunday 5th November 2023
Croydon Wind Symphony and the Croydon Concert Band performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Sunday 29th October 2023
Croydon Brass Band held a concert with the theme “Tea and Tunes” at the Croydon South Anglican Church. Afternoon tea was provided.
Saturday 28th October 2023
Croydon Wind Symphony combined with the Monash Concert Band held a concert themed “A Night at the Round Table” at the at the Southern Community Centre, Mulgrave.
Sunday 10th September 2023
Croydon Concert Band held a concert at the Lilydale-Heights College Performing Arts Centre, Lilydale.
Saturday 29th July 2023
Croydon Brass Band members in all age groups, both as individuals and ensembles, took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships. There were winners and place getters. Congratulations to all participants.
Saturday 3rd June 2023
Croydon Wind Symphony combined with the Croydon Parish Players to hold a concert at the Alan Ross Centre, Billanook College, Mooroolbark with the theme “Skits and Pieces”, a comedy and variety performance.
Sunday 21st May 2023
Croydon Brass Band combined with Stonnington City Brass and The Peoples’ Choir to stage a concert at the Malvern Town Hall.
Saturday 25th February 2023
Croydon Wind Symphony gave a “warm up” concert at Wyreena Community Arts Centre, 13-23 Hull Road, Croydon.
Events from 2022
Saturday 17th December 2022
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols in Main Street, Croydon.
Saturday 3rd December 2022
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols celebration at Croydon Park, Hewish Road, Croydon.
Saturday 3rd December 2022
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon, near the Croydon Post Shop.
Sunday 6th November 2022
Croydon Wind Symphony and the Croydon Concert Band performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Saturday 23rd October 2022
Croydon Brass Band performed at the Melba Secondary College Theatre. for the 60th Anniversary Concert of the Croydon Citizens’ Bands.
Saturday 3rd September 2022
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at the Kilsyth Memorial Hall with the theme Stage and Screen Singalong. …more
Saturday 20th August 2022
Croydon Brass Band competed at the Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held in Ballarat. They performed well in spite of being understrength.
Saturday 6th August 2022
Croydon Concert Band staged a Musical Soirée at the Kilsyth Memorial Hall. The band provided musical entertainment with a light meal for family and guests.
Saturday 30th July 2022
Croydon Brass Band members in all age groups took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships. There were winners and place getters. Congratulations to all participants.
Saturday 9th April 2022
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at the Alan Ross Centre, Billanook College, Mooroolbark to celebrate its 50th Anniversary.
Events from 2021
Saturday 18th December 2021
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon, near Croydon Town Square.
Saturday 4th December 2021
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
Saturday 4th December 2021
The Croydon Brass Band met for a brief rehearsal after more months of “lockdown” due to COVID-19. It was an open air rehearsal at Jubilee Park, Ringwood.
Events from 2020
Saturday 19th December 2020
A small group from Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols at Heathmont Shopping Centre.
Thursday 17th December 2020
A small group from Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols at Croydon Town Square.
Saturday 12th December 2020
A small group from Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols at Ringwood North Shopping Centre.
Saturday 5th December 2020
A small group from Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols at McAdam Square, Croydon and the shopping centre on Railway Lane, East Ringwood.
Saturday 21st November 2020
The Croydon Brass Band met for its first rehearsal after months of “lockdown” due to COVID-19. It was an open air rehearsal at Jubilee Park, Ringwood.
Sunday 1st March 2020
Croydon Brass Band performed at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery in a free outdoor show together with other brass bands:
Sunday 26th January 2020
The Croydon Concert Band played on Australia Day 2020 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Events from 2019
Saturday 21st December 2019
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols and other items in Croydon Town Square.
Monday 16th December 2019
A section of Croydon Brass Band performed at Tinternvale Primary School end of year festiities.
Friday 13th December 2019
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols and other items at Eastland Shopping Centre.
Saturday 7th December 2019
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
Saturday 7th December 2019
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Friday 6th December 2019
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Mooroolbark Carols By Candlelight celebration held at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Sunday 17th November 2019
Croydon Wind Symphony, Croydon Brass Band and a newly formed Croydon Big Band performed in a concert with the theme “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” at the Alowyn Gardens, Yarra Glen.
Sunday 10th November 2019
Croydon Wind Symphony performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Saturday 26th October 2019
Croydon Brass Band together with a Tinternvale Specialist Singing Group staged a performance with light refreshments at the Melba Secondary College Theatre.
Saturday 21st September 2019
A combined group of Croydon Wind Symphony, Croydon Concert Band and Croydon Parish Players Choir held a concert with the theme “Earth, Wind and Fire” at the Lilydale Baptist Church.
Sunday 4th August 2019
Croydon Brass Band with a guest choir performed in a concert themed “Winter Melodies” at the Croydon South Anglican Church
Saturday 27th July 2019
Croydon Brass Band members in all age groups took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships. There were winners and place getters. Congratulations to all participants.
Sunday 30th June 2019
Croydon Wind Symphony performed as guests of the Mansfield and District (MAD) Orchestra in a combined concert with the theme “A Winter Concert” at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre.
Saturday 22nd June 2019
Croydon Wind Symphony held “A Winter Solstice Concert” at the Melba Secondary College Theatre.
Saturday 2nd June 2019
Croydon Brass Band performed at the Hawthorn Arts Centre as part of the Boroondara Eisteddfod.
Thursday 25th April 2019
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark ANZAC Day Service.
Sunday 7th April 2019
Croydon Brass Band staged an open air performance at the Wyreena Comunity Arts Centre.
Saturday 30th March 2019
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at the Kilsyth Memorial Hall. …more
Saturday 23rd March 2019
The Croydon Brass Band played at the Celebrate Moorooolbark Festival.
Saturday 26th January 2019
The Croydon Concert Band played on Australia Day 2019 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Events from 2018
Saturday 22nd December 2018
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols and other items in Main Street Croydon.
Sunday 16th December 2018
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols and other items at Eastland Shopping Centre.
Sunday 16th December 2018
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at a Carols Service at St John’s Anglican Church, Croydon.
Sunday 16th December 2018
Croydon Concert Band performed at a Carols Service, “Carols on the Lawn” at the Lilydale Baptist Church
Saturday 15th December 2018
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Saturday 1st December 2018
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
Sunday 11th November 2018
Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Sunday 11th November 2018
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark Remembrance Day Service.
Tuesday 30th October 2018
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 27th October 2018
Croydon Brass Band together with the East City Sound Chorus staged a performance with light refreshments at the Melba Secondary College Theatre.
…more photos on Facebook.
Wednesday 17th October 2018
The Croydon Concert Band hosted a combined rehearsal with students and staff from Leongatha Secondary College.
Sunday 14th October 2018
Croydon Wind Symphony staged a concert at the Cherrytree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
Saturday 8th September 2018
Croydon Wind Symphony organised and performed in a Dinner Dance at St John’s Parish Hall, Mitcham, with guest artists “The Old Dogs”.
Sunday 19th August 2018
Croydon Brass Band competed at the 2018 Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held in Ballarat.
Thursday 9th August 2018
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Monday 6th August 2018
Croydon Concert Band received a Deakin Community Award, presented by Member for Deakin Michael Sukkar. The Musical Director, Andrea Crompton, received an individual award for her contribution to music in the community.
Saturday 28th July 2018
Croydon Brass Band members in all age groups took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships. There were many winners and place getters. Congratulations to all participants.
Saturday 16th June 2018
Croydon Concert Band staged a Soirée & High Tea at the East Ringwood Hall. The band provided musical entertainment with a light meal for family and guests.
Sunday 3rd June 2018
Croydon Brass Band held a Concert at St John’s Anglican Church, Croydon.
Wednesday 25th April 2018
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark ANZAC Day Service.
Friday 30th March to Sunday 1st April 2018
The Croydon Brass Band competed in the Yamaha Australian National Band Championships, in Melbourne. Some details… More information on the Brass Band facebook page.
Saturday 31st March 2018
The Croydon Wind Symphony competed in the Yamaha Australian National Band Championships, in Melbourne. Some details… More information on the Wind Symphony facebook page.
Friday 26th January 2018
The Croydon Concert Band played on Australia Day 2018 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Events from 2017
Sunday 17th December 2017
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at a Carols Service at St John’s Anglican Church, Croydon.
Saturday 16th December 2017
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Saturday 9th December 2017
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
Saturday 9th December 2017
Croydon Concert Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Friday 8th December 2017
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Mooroolbark Carols By Candlelight celebration held at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Sunday 12th November 2017
Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Saturday 11th November 2017
Croydon Brass Band, organised a dinner and performance at the Melba Secondary College Theatre to celebrate their win in the Australian National Band Championships earlier this year.
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 9th September 2017
Croydon Concert Band stages a Soirée & High Tea at the Lilydale Baptist Church Hall. The band provided musical entertainment and a delicious light meal for family and guests.
Saturday 19th August 2017
Croydon Brass Band and Croydon Wind Symphony competed at the 2017 Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held in Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat.
Sunday 30th July 2017
Croydon Brass Band played in a concert at St John the Divine Anglican Church, Croydon.
Wednesday 28th July 2017
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Tuesday 25th April 2017
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark ANZAC Day Service.
Sunday 15th April 2017
The Croydon Brass Band has its first win at a national level with a First Place in the D-Grade section at the Yamaha Australian National Band Championships, Launceston 2017. Some details… More information on our facebook page.
We also achieved a mention in the on-line magazine 4barsrest both in some commentary and the final report.
Saturday 8th April 2017
The Croydon Wind Symphony organised a children’s event as a “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” at the Croydon Farmer’s Market There were performances by the Croydon Wind Symphony and a “Big Band” consisting of members of the Croydon Wind Symphony and guest players.
Saturday 11th March 2017
The Croydon Brass Band played at the 5th National Whippet Championship Show hosted by The Whippet Association of Victoria and held at the Foothills Converence Centre in Mooroolbark.
Thursday 26th January 2017
The Croydon Concert Band played on Australia Day 2017 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Events from 2016
Saturday 17th December 2016
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Sunday 11th December 2016
Players from Croydon Wind Symphony and Mount Lilydale Mercy College performed in a Christmas Carols by Candlelight presentation at Yarra Glen.
Sunday 11th December 2016
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at a Carols Service at St John’s Anglican Church, Croydon.
Friday 9th December 2016
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Mooroolbark Carols By Candlelight celebration held at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Saturday 3rd December 2016
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
Sunday 6th November 2016
Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Saturday 22nd October 2016
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed at the Melba Secondary College Theatre for their Annual Spring Concert.
Sunday 9th October 2016
Croydon Wind Symphony staged a concert at the Cherrytree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
Saturday 3rd September 2016
Croydon Wind Symphony staged a concert with the theme “Idols and Icons” at the Norwood Secondary College Hall.
Saturday 3rd September 2016
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Dorset Primary School Festival.
Saturday 13th August 2016
Croydon Brass Band competed at the 2016 Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held in Ballarat.
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July 2016
Croydon Brass Band members and ensemble and Croydon Wind Symphony members took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships.
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Monday 6th June 2016
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at a concert with Lilydale Heights Secondary College Band at the Lilydale Heights Performing Arts Centre.
Wednesday 18th May 2016
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Sunday 15th May 2016
Croydon Brass Band together with the Melbourne Male Choir held a concert at the Croydon South Anglican Church Hall.
Saturday 30th April 2016
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at the Kilsyth Memorial Hall. …more
Monday 25th April 2016
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark ANZAC Day Service.
Tuesday 26th January 2016
The Croydon Wind Symphony played on Australia Day 2016 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Events from 2015
Sunday 13th December 2015
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at a Carols Service at St John’s Anglican Church, Croydon.
Saturday 12th December 2015
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Saturday 5th December 2015
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
Saturday 5th December 2015
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Friday 4th December 2015
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Mooroolbark Carols By Candlelight celebration held at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Saturday 28th November 2015
Croydon Brass Band played Christmas Carols at the Mingarra Retirement Village, Croydon.
Saturday 14th November 2015
Croydon Brass Band performed in a concert at the Sacred Heart Parish Fete at the Sacred Heart Primary Schoool.
Sunday 8th November 2015
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Yarra Valley Strawberry Festival in Lilydale.
Sunday 8th November 2015
Croydon Wind Symphony performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage.
Saturday 24th October 2015
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed at the Melba Secondary College Theatre for their Annual Spring Concert.
Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 15th August 2015
Croydon Brass Band competed at the 2015 Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held in Ballarat.
Saturday 8th August 2015
Croydon Concert Band and Croydon Wind Symphony combined to organise and perform in a Dinner Dance at St John’s Parish Hall, Mitcham, with guest artists Jane Hendry and Peter Noble.
Sunday 2nd August 2015
Croydon Wind Symphony staged a concert at the Cherrytree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2015
Croydon Brass Band and Croydon Wind Symphony members took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships.
Thursday 18th June 2015
Croydon Wind Symphony performed in a concert at Ringwood Secondary College.
Monday 15th June 2015
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at a concert with Lilydale Heights Secondary College Band at the Lilydale Heights Performing Arts Centre.
Sunday 24th May 2015
Croydon Brass Band competed at the Brass Band Competition in Bendigo, part of the 90th Annual Bendigo Eisteddfod
Wednesday 20th May 2015
Croydon Wind Symphony and Aquinas College staged a concert at Aquinas College.
Saturday 16th May 2015
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at the Kilsyth Memorial Hall. …more
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 25th April 2015
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark ANZAC Day Service.
Saturday 18th April 2015
Croydon Brass Band performed at Gulf Station on an open day commemorating Gulf Station’s support for Australian Troops in WWI.
Thursday 5th March 2015
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Tuesday 10th February 2015
The Croydon Wind Symphony performed at a ceremony at Mt Lilydale Mercy College
Monday 26th January 2015
The Croydon Wind Symphony played on Australia Day 2015 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Events from 2014
Sunday 14th December 2014
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at a Carols Service at St John’s Anglican Church, Croydon.
Saturday 13th December 2014
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Wednesday 10th December 2014
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Sunday 9th December 2014
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Town Park, Norton Road, Croydon oval.
Saturday 6th December 2014
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Friday 5th December 2014
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Mooroolbark Carols By Candlelight celebration held at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Sunday 9th November 2014
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage at different times of the day. They also operated a stall to demonstrate several brass and percussion instruments. People were welcome, under supervision, to try to play them.
Saturday 8th November 2014
Croydon Brass Band performed in a concert at the Sacred Heart Parish Fete at the Sacred Heart Primary Schoool.
Sunday 26th October 2014
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Eley Park Community Centre.
Saturday 25th October 2014
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed at the Melba Secondary College Theatre for their Annual Spring Concert.
Saturday 16th August 2014
Croydon Brass Band won the Open D Grade Brass competition at the Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held in Ballarat. Many thanks to the Musical Director, Melina Benger, for her work in preparing the band!
Monday 28th July 2014
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at a concert with the Lilydale Heights Secondary College Senior Concert Band at the Lilydale Heights Performing Arts Centre.
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2014
Croydon Brass Band and Croydon Wind Symphony members took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships. Congratulations to the several winners in their sections.
Thursday 24th June 2014
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 14th June 2014
Croydon Brass Band staged a concert at the South Croydon Anglican Church.
Sunday 1st June 2014
Croydon Wind Symphony staged a concert at the Cherrytree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
Wednesday 21st May 2014
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 17th May 2014
Croydon Wind Symphony held a concert at the Kilsyth Memorial Hall together with the contemporary folk trio Dream Legacy
Thursday 8th May 2014
Croydon Brass Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Friday 25th April 2014
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark ANZAC Day Service.
Saturday 22nd March 2014
Croydon Brass Band marched in the street parade in the Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival.
Sunday 26th January 2014
The Croydon Wind Symphony played on Australia Day 2014 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Events from 2013
Saturday 22nd December 2013
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Wednesday 11th December 2013
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Sunday 8th December 2013
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Maroondah Secondary College oval.
Saturday 7th December 2013
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Sunday 1st December 2013
The Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Brass Band performed together with our special guest singer, Tim Barker, for the Rotary Christmas Concert for Senior Citizens of Maroondah at the Karralyka Centre, Ringwood.
Sunday 10th November 2013
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed in the Maroondah Festival on the Main Stage at different times of the day. They also operated a stall to demonstrate several brass and percussion instruments. People were welcome, under supervision, to try to play them.
Saturday 9th November 2013
Croydon Brass Band performed at the Sacred Heart Parish Fete at the Sacred Heart Primary Schoool together in a concert with the Sacred Heart School Band.
Saturday 26th October 2013
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed at the Melba Secondary College Theatre for a concert celebrating the 51st Anniversary of the Croydon Citizens’ Bands.
Thursday 26th September 2013
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 17th August 2013
Croydon Brass Band competed at the 2013 Victorian Bands League State Band Championships held in Ballarat.
Wednesday 14th August 2013
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Tuesday 6th August 2013
Croydon Wind Symphony and Aquinas College staged a concert at the Mahon Theatre at Aquinas College.
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 2013
Croydon Brass Band members took part in the annual Victorian State Solo & Ensemble Championships. Congratulations to the several winners in their sections.
Sunday 7th July 2013
Croydon Wind Symphony staged a concert at the Cherrytree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
Queen’s Birthday Weekend 8th and 9th June 2013
Members of the Croydon Brass Band performed with the Echuca Federal Band playing as part of the festivities at the Echuca Steam Rally, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this fundraising event.
Thursday 6th June 2013
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2013
Croydon Brass Band participated in Brass Band Competitions, part of the 88th Annual Eisteddfod in Bendigo, held at the Strathdale Community Centre
Members of the Croydon Brass Band also participated in solo and small group competitions.
Thursday 2nd May 2013
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Box Hill Institute Information Technology Graduation Ceremony at Box Hill Town Hall.
Thursday 25th April 2013
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mooroolbark ANZAC Day Service.
Sunday 21st April 2013
Croydon Brass Band played at the Mt Evelyn RSL – ANZAC Service & March.
Saturday 23rd March 2013
Croydon Brass Band marched in the street parade in the Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival.
Friday 15th March 2013
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Birmingham Primary School Twilight Fete
Wednesday 6th March 2013
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Saturday 26th January 2013
The Croydon Wind Symphony played on Australia Day 2013 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony.
Saturday 9th January 2013
A group of members from the Croydon Wind Symphony, Croydon Brass Band and Croydon Concert Band performed at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Croydon Memorial Pool.
Events from 2012
Sunday 16th December 2012
The Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Brass Band performed together with the Choir from the Sacred Heart Primary School, Croydon for the Rotary Christmas Concert for Senior Citizens of Maroondah at the Karralyka Centre, Ringwood.
Saturday 15th December 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols at the Carols by Candlelight Service at Mt Evelyn.
Saturday 15th December 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Sunday 9th December 2012
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Maroondah Secondary College oval.
Friday 7th December 2012
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Mooroolbark Carols By Candlelight celebration held at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Sunday 2nd December 2012
Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols and other items at the Cherrytree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
Sunday 2nd December 2012
A group from the Croydon Citizens’ Bands performed at the Lilydale Farmers Produce Market.
Saturday 1st December 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon.
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Sunday 11th November 2012
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah Festival at various times of the day. They also operated a stall to demonstrate several brass and percussion instruments. People were welcome, under supervision, to try playing them.
Wednesday 31st October 2012
Three members of Croydon Citzens’ Bands, Ms Melina Benger, Mr David Billimoria and Ms Andrea Crompton, through their work with the band, were awarded certificates for “outstanding service to the local community” by the State Member for Kilsyth, Mr David Hodgett.
Saturday 27th October 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed at St Georges Hospital, Kew for their Centenery Fete.
Saturday 20th October 2012
Croydon Brass Band, Croydon Wind Symphony and Croydon Concert Band performed at the Karralyka Theatre for the 50th Anniversary Concert of the Croydon Citizens’ Bands. For the finale, the Brass Band combined with guest performers from the Ringwood RSL Pipe Band.
Sunday 7th October 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed at the Cherrytree Grove Retirement Village in Croydon.
Saturday 1st September 2012
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Dorset Primary School Fete.
Sunday 19th August 2012
Croydon Brass Band participated in a march and commemorative service with Vietnam Veterans and the Yarra Glen RSL to commemorate Long Tan Day.
Thursday 9th August 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Friday 20th July 2012
Croydon Wind Symphony performed as special guests at a concert with the Lilydale Heights Secondary College Senior Concert Band and Vocal Ensemble band and students from MacKillop College in Western Australia.
Saturday 29th June 2012
Croydon Wind Symphony together with the Maroondah Singers and the Stage Presence Dance Academy performed in a concert at the Lilydale Heights Secondary College Performing Arts Centre, organised by the Croydon Wind Symphony.
Queen’s Birthday Weekend 9th and 10th June 2012
Members of the Croydon Brass Band performed with the Echuca Federal Band playing as part of the festivities at the Echuca Steam Rally.
Sunday 27th May 2012
Croydon Brass Band participated in Bendigo Brass Competitions at the Strathdale Community Centre
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Box Hill Institute Information Technology Graduation Ceremony at Box Hill Town Hall.
Wednesday 25th April 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed at the ANZAC Day Service at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Sunday 22nd April 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed at the ANZAC Service at Mt Evelyn.
Sunday 15th April 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed in the wreath laying ceremony for the Loyal Orange Association at the Melbourne Shrine of Rememberance.
Sunday 8th April 2012
Croydon Wind Symphony performed in the Yamaha National Band Championships Melbourne 2012.
Friday 6th, Saturday 7th April 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed in the Yamaha National Band Championships Melbourne 2012. The competition venue was the Sebel Albert Park and Citigate Conference and Hotel facility. The marching competition was held on the Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda. See the images.
Saturday 24th March 2012
Croydon Brass Band performed in the Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival. They marched in the street parade and later played on stage.
Thursday 8th March 2012
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony held at the Karralyka Centre.
Thursday 26th January 2012
The Croydon Wind Symphony played on Australia Day 2012 at the Ringwood Lake Soundshell for Maroondah City Australia Day Celebrations.
Events from 2011
Saturday 24th December 2011
The Croydon Brass Band played Christmas Carols in Main Street, Croydon.
Saturday 17th December 2011
The Croydon Brass Band played Christmas Carols in Main Street, Croydon. Some Carols were played by request from the audience.
Sunday 11th December 2011
The Croydon Wind Symphony as part of the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight Band, performed at the Maroondah Carols by Candlelight celebration on the Maroondah Secondary College oval.
Saturday 3rd December 2011
The Croydon Brass Band played Christmas Carols in Main Street, Croydon. Some Carols were played by request from the audience.
Friday 2nd December 2011
The Croydon Brass Band performed at the Mooroolbark Carols By Candlelight celebration held at Hookey Park, Mooroolbark.
Wednesday 9th November 2011
The Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony.
Sunday 6th November 2011
All three bands of the Croydon Citizens’ Bands, played at the Marooondah Festival in separate performances through the day.
Wednesday 7th September 2011
Three members of Croydon Citzens’ Bands, Messers Graeme Agnew, Bill Dunkley and Alex Moss, through their work with the band, were awarded certificates for “outstanding service to the local community” by the State Member for Kilsyth, Mr David Hodgett.
Wednesday 31st August 2011
Croydon Concert Band performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony.
Thursday 4th August 2011
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Lilydale Heights Secondary College.
Saturday 30th July 2011
Croydon Concert Band and Croydon Wind Symphony, in a combined performance, were the live band at a Dinner Dance at Lilydale Baptist Church.
Saturday 16th July 2011
Croydon Brass Band provided an afternoon of musical entertainment at the Lifestyle Estates Retirement Village in Dingley Village.
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Croydon Concert Band provided music for the Information Technology Graduation Ceremony at Box Hill TAFE.
Queen’s Birthday Weekend 11th to 13th June 2011
Invited members of the Croydon Brass Band performed with the Echuca Federal Band playing as part of the festivities at the Steam Rally in Echuca.
Sunday 29th May 2011
Croydon Brass Band participated in Bendigo Brass Competitions at the Strathdale Community Centre
Thursday 5th May 2011
Croydon Wind Symphony performed at the Maroondah City Citizenship Ceremony.
Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Croydon Citizens’ Bands now has 40 new music stands. They are Manhassets with a solid desk but with folding feet. This makes transporting and storing them so much easier than with the usual solid feet. Many thanks to Melina Benger and the rest of the selection committee – Jenny Barker and Bill Dunkley. Thanks also to Hans Music of Main Street Croydon who were able to supply the stands at such a competitive price.