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Month: July 2009

Kane Appointed at Aveley and Newham

Posted on 27 July 2009 by Webmaster

On 24 July 2009, the Aveley and Newham Band (Musical Director Nigel Taken) announced that well-known Salvationist musician Derick Kane has been named the band’s Assistant Musical Director. Kane is without doubt one of the most well-known figures in the brass band movement, primarily because of his dedicated service with the Salvation Army and as…

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Season End for Solent Area Fellowship Band

Posted on 21 July 2009 by Webmaster

On Monday, 6 July 2009, the Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett) met for its final rehearsal before the summer break. This was a very special rehearsal, with not just the current members of the band but also several invited guests. Almost 60 players rehearsed a variety of music from modern to classical; composers…

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Moving Up at Norwich

Posted on 19 July 2009 by Webmaster

Sunday, 28 June 2009 was a special day for Cameron Johnson when he was commissioned as a bandsman at Norwich Citadel, transferring from the Young People’s Band at the corps. Johnson joins the Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) on first cornet. His grandfather, Ray Todd, is a valued member on the front row the…

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Hope Children’s Center Benefit

Posted on 19 July 2009 by Webmaster

The South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Major George Whittingham) gave a concert on 19 June 2009 at the All Saints Church, Crowborough. The event was a benefit for the Hope Children’s Center for AIDS Orphans in Blantyre, Malawi. The All Saints Church has a busy community outreach program and an impressive suite of buildings that…

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New Executive for NYSB

Posted on 19 July 2009 by Webmaster

Lt.-Colonel Kenneth W. Maynor has been appointed as the Executive Officer of the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Ron Waiksnoris). Maynor replaces Major Thomas V. Mack, who has retired after a distinguished career with the Salvation Army, including some 40 years of service in various capacities with the Staff Band. Maynor was recently appointed to…

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Leprosy Mission Benefit Concert

Posted on 17 July 2009 by Webmaster

For many of those affected by leprosy, social exclusion brings loss of livelihood and social status. Often referred to as “cripples” or “untouchable”, many sufferers face rejection from their families and peers. The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI) is an international Christian development organization, founded in 1874, working in 28 countries across Africa, South Asia and…

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Poringland Singers with Norwich Citadel Band

Posted on 17 July 2009 by Webmaster

The Poringland Singers (Conductor Ian Elliot) joined with the Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) for a concert held at the Citadel hall on 12 June 2009. On the early, warm summer evening, the Citadel Band began the concert with the good old George Marshall march The Liberator, which was followed by the first performance…

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SAFB Charity Concert at Alton

Posted on 13 July 2009 by Webmaster

On Friday, 26 June 2009, the Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett) presented a Charity Concert at Alton Salvation Army Corps. Proceeds from the event were used towards the Salvation Army’s local community work and the Tujisaidie Nursery School at Kayole, Nairobi, Kenya. Bandmaster Kennett conducted the band in an opening march, Spirit of…

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Benefit Concert with Anglia Fellowship Band

Posted on 13 July 2009 by Webmaster

The Anglia Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Ray Todd) recently joined forces with the Co-op Ladies Choir to raise money for Bowel Cancer and the Ipswich Citadel building fund. An excellent attendance resulted in each of the charities receiving substantial cheques. Items from the Fellowship Band included True Colours, A Sunbeam and the trombone feature Exultation. the…

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Farewells for Canadian Staff Band

Posted on 12 July 2009 by Webmaster

At the end of the 2008–2009 season, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) bade farewell to three veteran members of the band. Percussionist Ron Reid was an almost permanent fixture with the Staff Band for a period of 32 years. Ron’s contributions, with colleague Stan Ewing, have kept audiences spellbound during innumerable live performances….

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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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