A versatile musician, Cyril Lowes originally played trombone in the Salvation Army Band, eventually becoming conductor or St Stephen’s Silver Band, a position he held for 42 years. Under him the band won many local and national awards, twice winning the 1,000 guinea trophy at Crystal Adare.
Throughout his life Cyril played a huge part in the musical life of Carlisle: leader (violin) of orchestra for Musical and Choral Society, Musical Director at HM Theatre and MD of the Operatic Society
Eventually he had both his own piano/organ tuning business and a musical instrument dealing business.
William Lowes (son) was also a talented musician, playing piano, clarinet, trombone and saxophone. When his father died, he took over his father’s businesses and also became MD of St Stephen’s band. William also ran the Cyril Lowes Dance Band which for many years played regularly at the County Ballroom. Father and son were keen supporters of CDMDF