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Category: News

Ken Graham

Staff Band Marks Passing of Ken Graham (1936–2018)

Posted on 9 January 2019 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has announced, with great sadness, the passing of Bandsman Ken Graham (North York Temple) on 24 December 2018. Graham was a member of the Staff Band cornet section for nine years, 1985–1994.

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Tags: Canadian Staff BandcornetJack GreenJohn LamKen GrahamNorth York Templeobituary
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Joyful & Triumphant

Posted on 8 January 2019 by Webmaster

On 1 December 2018, the National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia, for Joyful & Triumphant, a Christmas concert and carol sing-a-long.

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Tags: Central Virginia Area CommandChris FlanaganChristmasDavid DelaneyDonald DohmannNational Capital BandRichmondSt. Mary's Catholic ChurchSteve KellnerVirginia
Category: News
The New York Staff Band at historic Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, November 2018

NYSB Massachusetts Ministry Weekend

Posted on 19 December 201819 December 2018 by Webmaster

On the weekend of 16 – 18 November 2018, the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) traveled to the Massachusetts Division for a ministry weekend that included stops in Worcester, Canton, Boston, and Brockton. Massachusetts Divisional Music Director (DMD) Matthew Luhn and his team organized the events of the weekend.

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Tags: Aaron HarrisAaron VanderWeeleadult rehabilitation centerBostonBrindley VenablesBrocktonCantonDerek LanceFaneuil HallIan EvansJames LaBossiereKathryn HigginsMassachusettsMassachusetts Divisional Youth BandMatt HodgsonMatthew Luhnministry weekendNew York Staff BandSimon MortonWorcesterworkshop
Category: News

Brass for GOSH Launched

Posted on 3 December 2018 by Webmaster

The London Central Fellowship Band (Bandmaster David Rudd) launched their latest recording with a concert at Regent Hall on 17 November 2018. Just under 300 people were in attendance for a fantastic night of music-making, raising funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity. All of the profits realized by Citadel Promotions, the producers, will benefit the hospital charity, leading to the title of the recording, Brass for GOSH.

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Tags: Abigail JohnsonbenefitCharlie GreenCharlotte HillCitadel PromotionsconcertDavid RuddDavid ThomasGOSH Staff and Parent ChoirGreat Ormond Street HospitalJmes CordenKenneth DownieLondon Central Fellowship BandLucy NorthwoodMichael BubleNaomi HammertonPaul SharmanPeter DalzielRegent HallTom Nielsen
Category: New ReleasesNewsRecording
Kintambo Band at the 10th anniversary service for the Plateau District, eastern Kinshasa

Kintambo Band Supports Anniversary Service

Posted on 1 December 20186 December 2018 by Webmaster

On Sunday, 28 October 2018, the Kintambo Band (Bandmaster Henri Makanda Nkodia) had the privilege of being on duty at the Menkao Post in the Plateau District (the eastern part of the city of Kinshasa) for the district’s tenth anniversary Thanksgiving service.

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Tags: Adolphe MasidiyakuanniversaryHenri Makanda NkodiaKinshasaKintambo BandMenkao Central ChoirMenkao PostN'diili 2 Post ChoirNorbert NkanuPlateau Districtspecial event
Category: News
The Melbourne Staff Band marching at the Torquay foreshore, November 2018

Remembrance Day in Torquay with MSB

Posted on 28 November 201828 November 2018 by Webmaster

The Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) traveled to the Surf Coast on Remembrance Day to support the work of the Salvation Army in the Torquay area.

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Tags: Bob TylerCraig DownesHeather EllisKen WaterworthMelbourne Staff Bandoutdoor concertPaul SmithPeter EllisRemembrance DayRSLspecial eventSurf CoastTorquay
Category: News

Sale Remembers

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Webmaster

On 10 November 2018, the Sale Band was pleased to support Sale Remembers, a special commemoration of Remembrance Day and 100 years since the end of World War I. The event was held at St. Paul’s Church in Sale.

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Tags: Adam HallAlistair CampbellJonathan EvansRemembrance DaySale Bandspecial event
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Thanks for Giving Concert 2018

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Webmaster

The Salvation Army’s National Capital Area Command held its second annual “Thanks for Giving” concert on Sunday, 11 November 2018, at the Rachel Schlesinger Hall on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. This seasonal concert has three themes: honoring military service and sacrifice (Veterans Day), giving thanks (Thanksgiving), and the kickoff of the Christmas season. The concert featured the National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) and noted gospel singer Anthony Brown and his ensemble, group therAPy.

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Tags: Anthony BrownChristmasconcertDebbi Jarvisgroup therAPyJames HallKate WohlmanKevin DowningNational Capital Area Childrens ChoirNational Capital Area CommandNational Capital BandSangjun LeeSteve KellnerThanksgivingVeterans Day
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Steef Klepke (blue uniform, left) and Olaf Ritman (blue uniform, right) with members of the Western Divisional Band, November 2018

Ritman and Klepke Visit Germany

Posted on 14 November 2018 by Webmaster

Amsterdam Staff Bandmaster Olaf Ritman and Staff Band principal cornet Steef Klepke traveled to Germany on the weekend of 2 – 4 November 2018 as guests of the Western Divisional Band (Bandmaster Ruben Schmidt).

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Tags: Amsterdam Staff BandconcertGelsenkirchenGerman Staff BandHeinrich Schmidtministry weekendOlaf RitmanPauluskircherehearsalRuben SchmidtSolingenSolingen CorpsSteef KlepkeWestern Divisional Band
Category: News

Hove Concert Features Fellowship Band and Community Choir

Posted on 13 November 2018 by Webmaster

The South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Darrell Scholes) journeyed to Hove on 20 October 2018 for a joint concert with Hove Community Choir (Leader Margaret Peacock).

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Tags: Adrian HorwoodBev HudsonBrian HillyerCraig FinchDarrell ScholesDoug HayterHove Community ChoirMargaret PeacockMarian ParkerMaurice HorwoodMichelle HayterRoy PayneSouth London Fellowship Band
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Two-Part Hymn Series: Ten More Tunes

1 June 2019 14:24

The latest set of ten tunes in our Two-Part Hymn Series has been released. There are now 90 tunes available in the second phase, and 210 overall. Read more

Posted in: New Releases, Sheet Music

STANDING ON THE PROMISES (Tune of the Week)

10 January 2019 06:05

Tune of the Week for 10 January 2019. Read more

Posted in: Tune of the Week
Ken Graham

Staff Band Marks Passing of Ken Graham (1936–2018)

9 January 2019 06:36

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has announced, with great sadness, the passing of Bandsman Ken Graham (North York Temple) on 24 December 2018. Graham was a member of the Staff Band cornet section for nine years, 1985–1994. Read more

Posted in: News

Joyful & Triumphant

8 January 2019 06:40

On 1 December 2018, the National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia, for Joyful & Triumphant, a Christmas concert and carol sing-a-long. Read more

Posted in: News

NICAEA (Tune of the Week)

3 January 2019 07:23

This is the first of a new series, Tune of the Week, featuring tunes from our Two-Part Hymn Series. Read more

Posted in: Tune of the Week

Two-Part Hymn Series Reaches 200

29 December 2018 10:57

The latest set of ten tunes in our has been released. This brings the total number of tunes in the series to 200. All of these tunes are free to download and use. Read more

Posted in: New Releases, Sheet Music

Away In a Manger (Cornet Solo)

19 December 2018 05:40

James Allen has crafted a beautiful and simple cornet solo that blends together two familiar tunes associated with the much-loved Christmas carol. Read more

Posted in: New Releases, Sheet Music
The New York Staff Band at historic Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, November 2018

NYSB Massachusetts Ministry Weekend

19 December 2018 05:23

On the weekend of 16 – 18 November 2018, the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) traveled to the Massachusetts Division for a ministry weekend that included stops in Worcester, Canton, Boston, and Brockton. Massachusetts Divisional Music Director (DMD) Matthew Luhn and his team organized the events of the weekend. Read more

Posted in: News

Brass for GOSH Launched

3 December 2018 05:17

The London Central Fellowship Band (Bandmaster David Rudd) launched their latest recording with a concert at Regent Hall on 17 November 2018. Just under 300 people were in attendance for a fantastic night of music-making, raising funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity. All of the profits realized by Citadel Promotions, the producers, will benefit the hospital charity, leading to the title of the recording, Brass for GOSH. Read more

Posted in: New Releases, News, Recording
Kintambo Band at the 10th anniversary service for the Plateau District, eastern Kinshasa

Kintambo Band Supports Anniversary Service

1 December 2018 08:32

On Sunday, 28 October 2018, the Kintambo Band (Bandmaster Henri Makanda Nkodia) had the privilege of being on duty at the Menkao Post in the Plateau District (the eastern part of the city of Kinshasa) for the district’s tenth anniversary Thanksgiving service. Read more

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