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  • Croydon Concert Band Musical Director, Andrea Crompton named Maroondah Citizen of the Year

    Croydon Concert Band Musical Director, Andrea Crompton named Maroondah Citizen of the Year

    Andrea 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 addition to this, Andrea organises band camps across rural Victoria, taking on various roles from Musical Director to First Aid Officer, all while supporting members
    experiencing hardship. A David Hodgett Award recipient in 2012 and a Deakin Award winner in 2018, Andrea is also an advocate for children’s
    theatre and a para-triathlete.

    “Accessibility is a huge thing I am passionate about. We have someone sit alongside and mentor anyone who might need a little more support,” Andrea said.

    “I’m also passionate about different levels of musicians being part of an organisation… So, seeing people learn new instruments but also challenging those who might want to do a solo.

  • Croydon Wind Symphony performed Christmas Carols in Main Street Croydon

    By 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, Croydon

    Croydon Brass Band performed Christmas Carols in Main Street, Croydon

    The 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 Carols

    Croydon Citizens Bands performed at the 2025 Maroondah Carols

    The 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 Festival

    The 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 who may not usually attend their concerts. Most of the repertoire was drawn from their recent Ballads and Ballgowns concert, held the previous month.

    For anyone considering joining a community band this is a great opportunity to come down and enjoy a free show.

  • 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 YouTube

  • The Croydon Wind Symphony competed in the Australian National Band Championships

    The Croydon Wind Symphony competed in the Australian National Band Championships

    For 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 arranged by Travis J. Cross, test piece Under Loch and Quay by Daniel Dinh, Puszta by Jan Van der Roost and Wellington March by Wilhelm Zehle.

    After many rehearsals, Croydon Wind Symphony took to the stage at the Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre at Xavier College. While the competition was fierce and we did not win, the experience was valuable and it be remembered for a long time.

    Click here to watch the performance on YouTube