Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church was packed to the rafters on Saturday, 19 March 2011, for the visit of Kettering Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Phillips) as it supported The Leprosy Mission.
Month: April 2011
Spring Festival of Praise in Baltimore
On the afternoon of Palm Sunday, 17 April 2011, at the Middle River Corps, the Baltimore Brass Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Melinda Ryan) presented their Spring Festival of Praise.
Fellowship Band Names Conductor
Following the retirement of Bandmaster Chris Kennett at the beginning of this year, the Solent Fellowship Band has announced the appointment of a new Conductor.
Changes at Sheffield
Sheffield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Keith Wileman) recently announced some personnel changes.
One Hundred Years
It is not every day that one hundred years of loyal banding is recognized, but that is what happened at Boscombe on 10 April 2011.
A Trip to the Seaside
Regent Hall Band (Bandmaster Stephen Hanover) performed a Saturday night festival at Southend Citadel on 2 April 2011, which was warmly received by an enthusiastic crowd.
Pre-Tour Festival in Birmingham
The Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) presented their Pre-Tour Festival in the Corps Hall on 26 March 2011 to a packed congregation. The festival was in preparation of the band’s tour of Canada at Easter.
Premier Brass 2011
On Saturday, 26 March 2011, the Amsterdam Staff Band (Bandmaster Olaf Ritman) was in the Brabant town of Terheijden for the annual Premier Brass concert. Each year, the Staff Band invites a non-Salvation Army band for a joint concert. For 2011, the Altena Brass Brabant was invited.
Music from the Movies
Major George Whittingham and the South London Fellowship Band have enjoyed a close relationship with Emmanuel United Reformed Church for many years. The theme for the latest concert was “Music from the Movies”.
Circuit 16 in Bristol
Circuit 16 Youth Choir (Musical Director Cara Clark) were the special guests of Bristol Easton Band (Bandmaster Nathan Cole) for a joint program held in the Bristol Easton Salvation Army Hall on the evening of 19 March 2011.