Welcome to the Creetown Band: Members

JS McNab - Creetown Silver Band Conductor

Stuart McNab first played the cornet as a learner with Kirkintilloch Silver Band at the age of nine. At the age of 15 he took up soprano cornet and played with the KSB until leaving Kirkintilloch to take up a new job in Newton Stewart in 1982.

During his time with Kirkintilloch the band progressed from the Third Section to the Top Section. Playing under great conductors including Richard Evans, Frank Renton, David James and Walter Hargreaves.

In 1983 Stuart was approached to become the conductor of Creetown Silver Band and has continued in this position since.

LATEST NEWS ON MEMBERS

JIM OWEN

Jim has resigned from the band due to ill health. He has been a member for 57 years and decided to hang up his instrument after taking part in the band's 125th anniversary celebrations. Jim was one of the most loyal members of the band and in his time occupied the positions of Principal Cornet, Soprano, Solo Horn and latterly second cornet. He will be missed but always welcomed at the bandhall.

Jimmy Gilmour

At the last remembrance Sunday Jimmy played the last post at his church in Gatehouse. This was the 53rd consecutive times that he has done so. Is this a record?