Croydon Concert Band Soirée Concert 2026

The guests of Croydon Concert Band enjoyed an afternoon of music at our Soirée Concert on Saturday 17th October.

The concert featured performances by the full band, alongside a variety of smaller ensembles headlined by the Saxy 6!  Other highlights included ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ sung by Flynn with backing from Charlie, Lily and Co, and we won’t forget Andrea juggling a microphone and trumpet singing the blues!

It was a fun yet casual concert allowing our musicians to try some different skills.  The afternoon was rounded off with afternoon tea and a chance to catch up and enjoy the company of fellow musicians and supporters.

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it such an enjoyable event! 🎵

On 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 Still Call Australia Home and John Farnham’s You’re the Voice.

A highlight of the afternoon was a pair of jazz duets performed by two of the band’s younger members, Charlie and Flynn, on trombone and guitar. Their musicianship and confidence delighted the audience, and the band is fortunate to have such talented young performers among its ranks.

Continuing what has become a tradition for the band, the concert also featured afternoon tea during the interval, providing an opportunity for audience members and musicians to socialise and enjoy the community spirit that is such an important part of the band.