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.
Month: September 2010
Guest Conductor Visits Chelmsford
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.
Annual Appeal Festival 2010
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.
Educational Farewells at Chelmsford
The Chelmsford Citadel Band (Bandmaster Dr. Simon Schultz) bade farewell to two members recently who will be absent because of educational opportunities.
Melbourne Staff Band Personnel Changes
The Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) announced a number of personnel changes on Monday, 13 September 2010.
NYSB at Old Orchard Beach
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.
Fellowship Band Features Music by Eric Ball
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.
Songs of Praise in Callander
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.
New Beginnings for the National Capital Band
“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.
Canadian Staff Band Personnel Update
The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has announced a number of personnel changes as they begin the 2010 – 2011 season.