Christmas in Toronto
29 January 2014
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. Read more
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Regent Hall Carol Concerts
24 January 2014
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. Read more
Birmingham Citadel with Only Men Aloud
15 January 2014
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. Read more
Carol Concert at Old Monkland Church
14 January 2014
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. Read more
Trafalgar Square and Women's Clubs
14 January 2014
Regent Hall Band began its Christmas season with an annual event in Trafalgar Square and the National Association of Women's Clubs Carol Concert. Read more
Parade and Concert in Richmond
14 January 2014
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. Read more
Fellowship Band in Purbrook
10 January 2014
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. Read more
Staff Band at Haaglanden Annual Music Festival
10 January 2014
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. Read more
Regent Hall Supports Carol Concert
9 January 2014
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). Read more
Tolcher Featured in Dearborn Heights
9 January 2014
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. Read more