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Month: February 2009

New Era Begins in USA Southern Territory

Posted on 19 February 2009 by Webmaster

On 3 February 2009, a new era began for Salvation Army music in the USA Southern Territory as Nick Simmons-Smith began his service as the Territorial Music and Creative Arts Education Secretary. Simmons-Smith, originally from Chelmsford, England, replaces Dr. Richard E. Holz, who has entered honored retirement after leading the territorial music department for some…

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Hymns and Chili

Posted on 12 February 2009 by Webmaster

On 25 January 2009, the (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) journeyed a few miles north of Washington to the suburban city of Gaithersburg. For the second consecutive year, the band was invited to provide the backing for the annual Hymn Sing service at the Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church. The church hall was filled to capacity as Gaithersburg…

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Birmingham Citadel’s Night at the Proms

Posted on 5 February 2009 by Webmaster

The (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) held another successful Night at the Proms event on 31 January 2009. This year’s event featured a Disney theme which got underway with a fantastic arrangement by Rick van der Velde of Disney on Parade, with Disney characters on parade around the hall. The first half of the program included some…

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Portsmouth Sunday Concert

Posted on 4 February 2009 by Webmaster

Portsmouth Citadel has recently revised the format for Sunday evening meetings. In connection with the new format, the meeting periodically consists of a concert by the (Bandmaster John Hanchett). On 25 January, such a concert was held, conducted and chaired by Bandmaster Hanchett. Hymns of Praise (Goff Richards) got the concert off to a great…

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Moves in Melbourne

Posted on 3 February 2009 by Webmaster

As the Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) begins its 2009 season, a number of moves within the band have been announced. Neil Roper gives the soprano cornet seat to Jason Stewart and takes over as Assistant Principal Cornet to Garry Todd. Brett Holman moves from second cornet to the horn section. Graeme Faragher now…

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ISB Personnel Changes

Posted on 3 February 2009 by Webmaster

The International Staff Band (Bandmaster Stephen Cobb) announced a number of personnel changes in January 2009. Philip Cobb (Hendon) and Philip Wainwright (Bromley), who are both students, had been in the band for a relatively short time, just under two years each, but both made an extremely valuable contribution to the band’s ministry. Alan Losh…

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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

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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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