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Month: April 2007

Three Church Concerts

Posted on 28 April 2007 by Webmaster

The Bellshill Salvation Army Band (Bandmaster Ian Dickie) gave concerts at three local churches in March 2007. 5 March – Baillieston Evangelical Church Marking the first visit of the Bellshill band to this church, the band opened the concert in the “Hope Hall” with Let There Be Praise. The hall was full, with extra chairs…

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Echuca 120th

Posted on 24 April 2007 by Webmaster

The Salvation Army in Echuca celebrated its 120th anniversary on the weekend of 3 – 4 March 2007, the occasion being marked by a visit from the Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth). Three hours from Melbourne by coach, Echuca is a pleasant country town on the banks of the Murray River. The Saturday night…

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New River Valley Weekend for National Capital Band

Posted on 18 April 2007 by Webmaster

On the weekend of 3 – 4 March 2007, the National Capital Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) journeyed to the New River Valley in southwestern Virginia. The weekend marked the dedication of a new building for the New River Valley Corps, based in Christiansburg. Although this area is a part of…

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Canadian Staff Band Weekend in Toronto and London

Posted on 9 April 2007 by Webmaster

On the weekend of 2 – 4 March 2007, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster Brian Burditt) performed in a series of engagements in Toronto and London, Ontario. Beginning with a performance as a part of the annual Festival of Brass hosted by the Hannaford Street Silver Band on Friday evening, the Staff Band also joined…

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ISB Weekend in Bedlington

Posted on 8 April 2007 by Webmaster

The International Staff Band (Bandmaster Dr. Stephen Cobb) made its first weekend visit to Bedlington in 26 years on the weekend of 24 – 25 February 2007. The weekend began inauspiciously, when the coach which was to transport the Staff Band failed to arrive. After ascertaining that the coach company had somehow booked the following…

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MSB Opens for MSO

Posted on 7 April 2007 by Webmaster

On 24 February 2007, the Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) took the stage at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl as the “opener” for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Free Concert Series. ABC Radio host Derek Guille introduced the Staff Band and Bandmaster Waterworth, then turned the microphone over to Major Len Turner, the Staff Band’s…

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5th Annual Concert in Hythe

Posted on 1 April 2007 by Webmaster

The fifth Annual Concert featuring the Hythe Band of the Salvation Army and the Hythe Town Concert Band was held on 3 March 2007, to a standing room only audience. In the first half of the program, the Hythe Band of the Salvation Army, under the direction of Bandmaster Richard Carroll, gave a sparkling performance…

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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

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STANDING ON THE PROMISES (Tune of the Week)

10 January 2019 06:05

Tune of the Week for 10 January 2019. Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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