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Month: September 2010

Winton Welcomes New Players

Posted on 28 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

The Winton Bournemouth Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Norry Smith) has announced the addition of two players. In addition, several young people have been invited to sit in with the band for rehearsals.

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Tags: Calum MuirCampbell SmithDavid MercerNorry SmithPaul MacGregorPaul WinterpersonnelTrevor WillisWinton Bournemouth Band
Category: News

Guest Conductor Visits Chelmsford

Posted on 24 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

For the Chelmsford Citadel Band (Bandmaster Dr. Simon Schultz), the last rehearsal before collecting in the Annual Appeal was an interesting one, as the band’s former principal trombone, Nick Simmons-Smith, returned and put the band through its paces with some sight reading.

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Tags: Chelmsford Citadel BandIan ArnottNick Simmons-SmithrehearsalSimon Schultz
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Annual Appeal Festival 2010

Posted on 24 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

On Saturday, 18 September 2010, the Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett) joined with Southsea Citadel Songsters (Songster Leader Margaret Bishop) for the Annual Appeal Festival 2010.

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Tags: annual appealbenefitCallam CarterChris KennettconcertDerek SmithJohn BurtonMargaret BishopMary WolfeSolent Fellowship BandSouthsea CitadelSouthsea Citadel SongstersTony Unwin
Category: News

Educational Farewells at Chelmsford

Posted on 23 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

The Chelmsford Citadel Band (Bandmaster Dr. Simon Schultz) bade farewell to two members recently who will be absent because of educational opportunities.

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Tags: Chelmsford Citadel BandJody SchultzMichael HardyNathan HempelPaul HoldenpersonnelSimon Schultz
Category: News

Melbourne Staff Band Personnel Changes

Posted on 20 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

The Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) announced a number of personnel changes on Monday, 13 September 2010.

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Tags: Aaron von Gaalen PrenticeDamien RawlingsGraeme FaragherKen WaterworthMelbourne Staff BandPaul SmithpersonnelRon HeathcoteStuart LeesWarren Hutchinson
Category: News

NYSB at Old Orchard Beach

Posted on 20 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

The New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris) joined many again this year in the annual pilgrimage to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, for the Camp Meetings. The Staff Band participated with musical support in the meetings for the first weekend, a march of witness and concert at the pier, as well as presenting a festival on Monday night.

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Tags: Art HenryBrian Clarkcamp meetingsChristopher WardDerek LanceDorothy GatesGordon WardMainemarchNew York Staff BandNorman BearcroftOld Orchard Beachopen airRonald WaiksnorisRyan McCruddenspecial event
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Fellowship Band Features Music by Eric Ball

Posted on 20 September 201022 September 2013 by Webmaster

Works by Eric Ball were featured at a concert given by the South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Major George Whittingham) at Eastbourne Citadel on 28 July 2010.

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Tags: Bram ChestneyconcertDarrell ScholesEastbourne CitadelEric BallGeorge WhittinghamLes SwiftPhil EdwardsRoy HorscroftSouth London Fellowship Band
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Songs of Praise in Callander

Posted on 17 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

On Sunday afternoon, 22 August 2010, the Bellshill Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Ian Dickie) travelled to Callander for two Songs of Praise concerts.

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Tags: Ancaster SquareBellshill BandCallanderCallender KirkChris ShanksconcertDorothy NeilIan DickieIan MilliganLaura Mitchellopen airpersonnelYvonne Ferguson
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New Beginnings for the National Capital Band

Posted on 17 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

“New Beginnings” was the theme for the annual Family Camp for the National Capital & Virginia Division this year, and the same spirit carried through the following weekend (10 – 11 September 2010), when the National Capital Band gathered at Camp Happyland for their annual Band Retreat.

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Tags: Camp HappylandDavid DelaneyJames AllisonKeving DowningNational Capital BandrehearsalretreatRick PotterRob ReardonSam Funkhouserspecial eventStephanie FunkhouserSteve Kellner
Category: News

Canadian Staff Band Personnel Update

Posted on 15 September 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has announced a number of personnel changes as they begin the 2010 – 2011 season.

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Tags: Adam PearsonAlex BoltonCanadian Staff BandDerek RitsonIan WatkinsonJohn LamNicole DownerpersonnelValerie Moreton
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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

Posted in: New Releases, Sheet Music

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

Posted in: New Releases, News, Recording
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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