As a "Thank You" to the businesses and public of the Hythe community and surrounding areas for their support of The Salvation Army, Councillor Richard Carroll (who serves as the Bandmaster at the Hythe Corps) facilitated a visit from the Chatham Citadel Band on the weekend of 18–19 June 2005. This annual event is held…
Month: June 2005
Cardiff Canton Weekend in Blackpool
After a long journey north, Cardiff Canton Band (Bandmaster Steve Martin) presented a varied program to an appreciative audience at Blackpool Citadel.
Hythe Music Sections Visit Glasgow
Report by Bandmaster Richard Carroll, Hythe Corps I must start this short write up with a huge word of thanks to everyone who upheld our visit to Glasgow West Corps in prayer. Please be assured that your prayers were answered, the presence of the Holy Spirit was so evident. In both concerts the band and…
Great American Brass Band Festival 2005
The 17th annual Great American Brass Band Festival was held in Danville, Kentucky 10 – 12 June 2005. The festival, held primarily on the campus of Centre College, is hosted by the Advocate Brass Band, based in Danville.
Hunger No More: An Interfaith Convocation
The National Capital Band (Bandmaster James Anderson) supported Hunger No More: An Interfaith Convocation, held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Monday, 6 June 2005.
Portsmouth Citadel CD Release
The Portsmouth Citadel Band of the Salvation Army, celebrating their 125th anniversary this year, has released a new recording, entitled A Journey Through Time.
Evans Set to Leave Amsterdam
The premier Salvation Army band in the Netherlands, the Amsterdam Staff Band, will have new leadership beginning in January 2006.
Anglia Golden Oldies Reach Yorkshire
A delighted congregation filled St. Nicholas Church, Rawmarsh, when the Parkgate Corps of The Salvation Army hosted the Anglia Golden Oldies Band on Saturday, 14 May 2005.
Pine Rivers Weekend in Casino
The Pine Rivers Community Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Garry Hughes) journeyed to Casino, New South Wales, for a special weekend 29 April – 1 May 2005. Joining the band as special guest was cornetist and conductor Rodney Everitt.
Friday Evening Festival in Penge
Major George Whittingham and the South London Fellowship Band traveled to Penge on Friday, 13 May 2005 for a concert at the Salvation Army hall. The event was arranged by Friends of Glebe Court, a group of volunteers who support the Salvation Army’s Eventide Home in Lewisham, South London.