A packed audience, an estimated 60% of whom where not Salvationists, attended the Birmingham Citadel Band’s 5th Annual Proms Night on 30 January 2010. Bandmaster Graham Lamplough developed the concept “Songs from the Shows” for this year’s concert and the first half reflected an eclectic range of musicals before the promenaders enjoyed all of the…
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010, the annual Hendon Highlights event has become one of the premier events in Salvation Army music. 2010 also marks the 125th anniversary of the Hendon Band, and in recognition of the dual anniversaries a strong group of performers were booked, including the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris),…
The Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Corry) has announced that Ralph Brill has stepped down from the band after six years of service as principal cornet. Brill, a career military musician, has recently been appointed Band Serjeant Major of the Band of Her Majesty’s Scots Guards. Unfortunately, his military duties in this position of responsibility…
Despite a snowy weekend in the Washington area, the members of the National Capital Band (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) gathered at Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church for the church’s annual Hymn Sing and Chili Dinner on 31 January. 2010 is the third consecutive year that the band has participated in this event. The event, led by music…
The New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris) received a standing ovation following a sparkling performance in St. Mary’s Church, Maidenhead, on 10 January 2010. The visit was part of a UK trip that also included a performance at the annual Hendon Highlights at the Hendon Corps. The Staff Band’s visit to Maidenhead had been…
Michael Whybrow, Band Secretary at Norwich Citadel, has announced that Ray Todd has retired from the Norwich Citadel Band, completing 57 years of service as a Salvation Army bandsman. Todd, whose parents were active Salvationists, grew up in the Felixstowe Corps, beginning his musical career in the Singing Company and Y. P. Band, where he played…
The International Staff Band (Bandmaster Dr. Stephen Cobb) has announced plans to celebrate its 120th anniversary with an international brass weekend. The focal point will be at the Royal Albert Hall, London, featuring Salvation Army staff bands from around the world. Although planning is still at an early stage, the event is likely to feature…
On Friday evening, 22 January 2010, members of the National Capital Band (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) gathered in the chapel at Camp Happyland to begin recording a new Christmas album. Under the expert supervision of Grammy-nominated engineer Phil Bulla, the band recorded twelve items, finishing on Saturday afternoon. Highlights of the recording include a new…
On Wednesday, 16 December 2009, the Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) led the Birmingham Rotary Club’s carol service which was held, once again, at Birmingham Citadel Salvation Army. The Birmingham branch of the Rotary Club sponsored the event, which saw several hundred people gather to sing favorite carols and listen to music from the…
Following their recent Christmas event, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) said farewell to a few members. Ron Heintzman first joined the Staff Band in 1994 and has accumulated more than eight years of service, playing both soprano and solo cornet. The Staff Band will miss friendship and sense of humor, as well as…