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Month: September 2009

20-Year Celebration at Adult Rehabilitation Center

Posted on 30 September 2009 by Webmaster

On Sunday, 27 September 2009, the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Bladensburg, Maryland celebrated 20 years in the current location. Supporting the celebrations was a combined band from the Alexandria Citadel and Arlington Citadel Corps, led by Arlington Citadel bandmaster Keith Morris. The cafeteria at the ARC was packed to capcity for the event….

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“D-Day” in Alexandria

Posted on 26 September 2009 by Webmaster

Sunday, 20 September 2009, was “D-day” (début day) for the three newest members of the Alexandria Citadel Band. Taking their places on the platform for the first time as members of the senior band were Rachael Argot and Brandyn Newsome on cornet, and Bannister Chaava on trombone. All three of the young new members have…

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National Capital Band Personnel News

Posted on 25 September 2009 by Webmaster

At the beginning of the 2009-2010 season, the National Capital Band (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) added several new and returning members to the roster. With both euphonium players moving from the Washington area over the summer, the band was delighted to welcome back Steve Kellner as principal euphonium. Steve, formerly the principal euphonium of the…

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Troops in Bristol

Posted on 25 September 2009 by Webmaster

The Household Troops Band (Bandmaster Major John Mott) provided a memorable weekend when they commenced their 2009 Summer Tour at Bristol Easton. Many “Troopers” had traveled long distances, but all were present for lunch on Saturday and, after a short period of refreshment, were ready to commence the weekend with a march through the town…

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Boscombe New Horizons

Posted on 20 September 2009 by Webmaster

A highlight of the annual Salvation Army calendar in England is the annual New Horizons week held at Butlins resort in Bognor Regis. For the 2009 event, the Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Howard J. Evans) were privileged to present a concert on the evening of Wednesday, 9 September. The concert kicked off with a classic march,…

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Canadian Staff Band Begins Fifth Decade

Posted on 19 September 2009 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) kicked off its 41st season in high spirits on 9 September 2009. The first rehearsal of the season allowed members to catch up with one another and read through a variety of pieces, including several additions to the Staff Band’s repertoire for the coming year. The Staff Band…

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Bellshill at Wishaw Baptist

Posted on 18 September 2009 by Webmaster

On Friday, 4 September 2009, the Bellshill Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Ian Dickie) presented a program at Wishaw Baptist Church. As with many of the band’s recent programs, it was full of a variety of music, and was well-received by the audience. One “first” for the evening was a cornet solo played by…

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North York Welcomes Players

Posted on 17 September 2009 by Webmaster

The North York Temple Band (Bandmaster Glenn Barlow) welcomes several new players for the upcoming 2009-2010 season. Alex Bolton has returned “to the fold” from Oshawa Temple after a short departure. Alex is a member of the horn section of the Canadian Staff Band and rejoins NYTB on second 1st Horn. NYTB welcomes Stuart Walter,…

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Govan at Brass in the Park

Posted on 15 September 2009 by Webmaster

On Saturday, 5 September 2009, the Govan Citadel Band was privileged to be asked to take part in the Brass in the Park festival near Edinburgh. The event runs from Friday evening and concludes with “Brass of Praise” in the park on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, this year saw the worst weather ever for the event,…

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Cradley Heath, Cornerstone and Deep Harmony

Posted on 15 September 2009 by Webmaster

On 5 September 2009, the Cradley Heath Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Rob Westwood-Payne) joined worship band Cornerstone and vocal group Deep Harmony, both from the Willenhall Salvation Army, for a worship concert as a part of Cradley Heath Salvation Army’s Over 60s Club anniversary weekend. The packed hall was hushed at 6:00 pm…

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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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