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Month: January 2014

Christmas in Toronto

Posted on 29 January 2014 by Webmaster

As usual, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) had a busy month leading up to Christmas, with a parade and three major Christmas concerts in and around Toronto.

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Tags: Bill WayCanadian Staff Bandcarol concertChristmasFestival ChorusGord MayerIan SadlerJohn LamJordan TravisKen SmithKevin MetcalfKim GarreffaLeonard BallantinemarchMarjory WatsonNorthern Lights ChorusOntarioparadeRichmond Hill Centre for the ArtsRichmond Hill CorpsRoy Thomson HallSanta Claus ParadeSerena DoarsSt. Pauls Anglican ChurchSteven ArmstrongTorontoUpper Canada Chorus
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Regent Hall Carol Concerts

Posted on 24 January 2014 by Webmaster

Regent Hall’s carol concert is arguably one of the most exciting events on its calendar. It has been so popular that there are two performances, both attended by near-capacity audiences. Concerts for 2013 were held on 15 December.

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Tags: Anna Sharmancarol concertChristmasCommunity Gospel ChoirGeorge MizonKaelan HooperLondonNick HamptonRegent HallUKWorship Group
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Birmingham Citadel with Only Men Aloud

Posted on 15 January 2014 by Webmaster

The Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Gavin Lamplough) joined Only Men Aloud at Symphony Hall on Thursday, 12 December 2013, as part of the choir’s 2013 Christmas tour of the UK.

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Tags: BirminghamBirmingham Citadel BandChristmasconcertGavin LamploughJack ToppingOnly Men AloudSymphony HallUKvocal
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Carol Concert at Old Monkland Church

Posted on 14 January 201414 January 2014 by Webmaster

On 10 December 2013, a mild night, the Bellshill Band (Bandmaster Yvonne Ferguson) headed to Old Monkland Church, Coatbridge, for a carol concert. A warm welcome awaited them, in more ways than one.

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Tags: Amy McMillanBellshill BandBrian Allancarol concertChris ShanksChristmasCoatbridgeCraig DickieDaniel McMillanDavid FergusonDorothy NeilErnest HamiltonOld Monkland ChurchSusan FergusonYvonne Ferguson
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Trafalgar Square and Women’s Clubs

Posted on 14 January 201414 January 2014 by Webmaster

Regent Hall Band began its Christmas season with an annual event in Trafalgar Square and the National Association of Women’s Clubs Carol Concert.

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Tags: carol concertChristmasJohn MartinLondonNational Association of Women's ClubsRegent Hall Bandspecial eventTrafalgar Squaretree lightingUK
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Parade and Concert in Richmond

Posted on 14 January 2014 by Webmaster

The National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) traveled to Richmond, Virginia on 7 December 2013, participating in the Richmond Christmas Parade and playing a carol concert at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the afternoon.

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Tags: Andrew Kellycarol concertChristmasDonna CarterKate WohlmanmarchNational Capital BandRichmondSara ElliottSchool for Performing ArtsSt. Mary's Catholic ChurchSteve KellnerTim CarterVirginia
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Fellowship Band in Purbrook

Posted on 10 January 2014 by Webmaster

Bandmaster John Bird and the Solent Fellowship Band offered a cleverly constructed program which charmed and delighted a receptive audience at St. John the Baptist Church in Purbrook on Friday, 29 November 2013.

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Tags: Callam CarterChristmasconcertDan RedheadDavid SamuelsDerek SmithJohn BirdPurbrookSolent Fellowship BandSt. John the Baptist ChurchTrevor Dawson
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Staff Band at Haaglanden Annual Music Festival

Posted on 10 January 201424 June 2014 by Webmaster

The Amsterdam Staff Band (Bandmaster Olaf Ritman) was in The Hague, the residence of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, on the weekend of 23 – 24 November 2013 as part of the Haaglanden Annual Music Festival.

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Tags: Amsterdam Staff BandappointmentbandmasterconcertDaniel RosenquistEllen ScholtenHaaglandenHaaglanden Citadel BandHaaglanden Citadel SongstersHaaglanden Praise BandJohan HocqueLeidenmarchMarco JansenMark OntswedderMenno van der WoudeMichel Rosenquistministry weekendOlaf RitmanRein QuintRobbert MarseilleSteef KlepkeThe HagueThe Netherlandsworship
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Regent Hall Supports Carol Concert

Posted on 9 January 2014 by Webmaster

On Monday evening, 25 November 2013, Regent Hall Band participated in the Salvation Army’s Annual Carol Concert at Royal Albert Hall. Other participants included the International Staff Songsters, vocalist Lee Mead, a timbrel brigade combining performers from Staines and Regent Hall, actress Hannah Gordon, worship group Takasa (whose eldest member is 95) and celebrity chef Brian Turner (a former Salvationist).

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Tags: annualBrian Turnercarol concertChristmasClive AdamsHannah GordonInternational Staff SongstersLee MeadPaul SharmanRegent Hall BandRoyal Albert HallTakasatimbrelsvocal
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Tolcher Featured in Dearborn Heights

Posted on 9 January 20149 January 2014 by Webmaster

The Dearborn Heights Citadel Band (Bandmaster Tom Hanton) welcomed Brett Tolcher, principal trombone of the Chicago Staff Band, as its guest soloist for its Thanksgiving Concert.

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Tags: Alan TolcherBill RobertsBrett TolcherCaleb SennColleen DahlCollin HolmanconcertDearbornDearborn Heights CitadelDearborn Heights Citadel BandDearborn Heights Citadel SongstersHeather HantonMichiganSarah BeaversThanksgivingTom Hantontrombone
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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

Posted in: New Releases, Sheet Music
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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