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Bandsman’s Diary Page
Our principle 4th triangle has given us an insight to their world through the Diary of a Bandsman.

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Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@govanband.com

Press Kit
Do you need to make a poster or a concert programme? You are free to use these items.

- Band photo (in reds)
- Band photo  (in blues)

- Centenary Brochure

4th / 5th October, Hendon Band visit to Govan Citadel.  click here

Govan Citadel Band 125th Anniversary Weekend

This year sees the band celebrate its 125th Anniversary, to commence this milestone in the bands history we held a celebration weekend  with Guest soloists from the New York Staff Band. For further details  click onto our Anniversary page                GCB Anniversary Page

GCB Carols to village locals. click here for pictures

Soundtracks
A selection of soundtracks from our recent CD recordings will soon be added to the website. Click here to listen!

Welcome to the GCB website

This year sees the 125^th anniversary of the Govan Citadel Band, a name that is synonymous high standards of music-making, deportment and evangelism. Since the bands formation men, women and children from all walks of life have come into contact with the gospel message through the ministry of the band through its music.

The Band has an active involvement in both the corps life and within the local community, with supporting also the other activities and sections within the corp.

Moonwalk 2007 — Edinburgh
At Midnight on the 16th of June, seven brave ladies of the Govan corps set off on the Breast Cancer Awareness  Moonwalk.

This took them through the streets of Edinburgh in the wee small hours. After 8 hours of walking they all crossed the finish line together, just as they had started completing the 26.2 mile distance.

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Photo Gallery
Why not have a look at our photo gallery. This page will show you the Band and Bandmasters from present and past, also will give you a history of the band and its heritage over the last 125 years.

The Band would like to thank Mike Shankster for his professional support in all the photography he as done for the band and the corps.

Instruments of the GCB
The Govan Citadel Band plays predominantly Quiet cornets (well not always),  Yamaha flugel horn, Besson Sovereign horns and baritones, Besson Sovereign euphoniums,  Mainly Conn trombones, Vincent Bach bass-trombone, Besson Basses and last but not least...!  Percussion with anything that they find to make a noise with, including the kitchen sink.