THE CROYDON WIND SYMPHONY began in 1971 as the Croydon Concert Band.

It was founded by the late Eric Page, who was the bandmaster of the Croydon Brass Band, and taught music at Croydon High School. He wanted a band for his students to graduate to after high school.

The band has grown dramatically over the years in size and music ability and has played with artists such as Barry Crocker, Donald Cant, Judi Connelli, Colleen Hewitt, Tony Barber and Darrel Cotton. The band contests successfully at the Victorian State Championships and presents the annual Carols by Candlelight for the Maroondah City Council.

Our Musical Director

Our current Musical Director is Andrew Mathers, a well respected woodwind musician, conductor and clinician. Andrew teaches Woodwind at Eltham College and recently undertook a trip to Spain with the school's Symphonic Band. In addition, Andrew recently organised a very successful conductors clinic for the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association and has recently conducted the Grainger Wind Symphony.

More Information?

You can get more information about the band by contacting the Secretary.