1819 - 1900

Early records show that the Barrhead Burgh Band was in existence as far back as 1819. Known then as the Levern Instrumental band, it took part in the Chartist demonstrations held at Mekilrigg moor in Paisley. It was also involved in the reform bill agilations of 1831 in and around Paisley. From then onwards the band continued to function mainly at works outings and galas until, in the late 1870's, with the emergence of Barrhead as a town, the Band became known as the Barrhead Instrumental Band. In 1887 it is recorded that the band led a grand procession through Barrhead on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Jubilee, and in 1894 when the band was granted Burgh status, the band was prominent in the celebrations following the election of Barrhead's first provost. In 1900, the band paraded through the town amid great rejoicing when news came of the relief of Mafekin during the Boer war

1903 - 1914

In 1903 Barrhead gained membership of the Scottish Central Brass Band Association (S.C.B.B.A.) and entered the contesting field as a 2nd section band. With the prospects of new uniforms, the band was persuaded to join up with the local volunteer force and in 1904 affiliated to the 3rd volunteer's Battalion, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. New silver plated instruments were purchased on 1905 and a top English band instructor was engaged, and by 1907 the band had become known as the Barrhead Silver Band. However in 1908, when the military brought the volunteer force under Territorial Army control, the band resigned. Barrhead town council then came to the rescue by agreeing to become the new trustees with the band taking the name of the Barrhead Burgh Band. When the Barrhead Co-operative Society celebrated it's jubilee in 1911, the band was in attendance at their gala which attracted 7000 people and in 1914 was present at their annual excursion to Troon when three special trains were required to transport 2000 people from Barrhead to the coastal resort                                     

1920 - 1949             

With the advent of World War 1, S.C.B.B.A. disbanded and by 1920 Barrhead band were registered with the Scottish Amateur Brass Band Association (S.A.B.B.A.). In the 2nd section of the Scottish Championships in Glasgow, Barrhead were runners up to Stonehouse in a strong field of 27 bands. New instruments and uniforms were purchased in 1922. On the 17th June, Barrhead was placed 1st in the 2nd section of an open contest in the Kelvin Hall, winning a silver shield and £20 in prize money. Then in November, Barrhead were awarded 1st place in the 2nd section championships in Motherwell. This success was short lived as they were disqualified for infringement of association rules. Although disqualified, the band was promoted to Championship status and took part in the 1923 championships at Waverly Marker Gardens in Edinburgh. Barrhead remained in the championship section until 1927 when they entered but did not compete. From then on the band went into decline due mainly to the effects of the economic depression that had descended over the country, and in 1932 they were disbanded. The instruments were stored with the town council, who some years later proposed to sell them to the Glasgow Corporation Transport Band. This move was opposed by the public and a compromise was reached when it was agreed that the Glasgow band would get the instruments on loan. This arrangement continued until 1949, when the council agreed to reform the band. The instruments were returned to Barrhead and on 24th November, the Burgh Band was formally reinstated to its former position

1958 - 2000