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.
Year: 2018
Away In a Manger (Cornet Solo)
James Allen has crafted a beautiful and simple cornet solo that blends together two familiar tunes associated with the much-loved Christmas carol.
NYSB Massachusetts Ministry Weekend
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.
Tags: Aaron HarrisAaron VanderWeeleadult rehabilitation centerBostonBrindley VenablesBrocktonCantonDerek LanceFaneuil HallIan EvansJames LaBossiereKathryn HigginsMassachusettsMassachusetts Divisional Youth BandMatt HodgsonMatthew Luhnministry weekendNew York Staff BandSimon MortonWorcesterworkshop
Category: News
Brass for GOSH Launched
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.
Tags: Abigail JohnsonbenefitCharlie GreenCharlotte HillCitadel PromotionsconcertDavid RuddDavid ThomasGOSH Staff and Parent ChoirGreat Ormond Street HospitalJmes CordenKenneth DownieLondon Central Fellowship BandLucy NorthwoodMichael BubleNaomi HammertonPaul SharmanPeter DalzielRegent HallTom Nielsen
Kintambo Band Supports Anniversary Service
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.
Tags: Adolphe MasidiyakuanniversaryHenri Makanda NkodiaKinshasaKintambo BandMenkao Central ChoirMenkao PostN'diili 2 Post ChoirNorbert NkanuPlateau Districtspecial event
Category: News
Remembrance Day in Torquay with MSB
The Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) traveled to the Surf Coast on Remembrance Day to support the work of the Salvation Army in the Torquay area.
Tags: Bob TylerCraig DownesHeather EllisKen WaterworthMelbourne Staff Bandoutdoor concertPaul SmithPeter EllisRemembrance DayRSLspecial eventSurf CoastTorquay
Category: News
Sale Remembers
On 10 November 2018, the Sale Band was pleased to support Sale Remembers, a special commemoration of Remembrance Day and 100 years since the end of World War I. The event was held at St. Paul’s Church in Sale.
Category: News
Thanks for Giving Concert 2018
The Salvation Army’s National Capital Area Command held its second annual “Thanks for Giving” concert on Sunday, 11 November 2018, at the Rachel Schlesinger Hall on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia. This seasonal concert has three themes: honoring military service and sacrifice (Veterans Day), giving thanks (Thanksgiving), and the kickoff of the Christmas season. The concert featured the National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) and noted gospel singer Anthony Brown and his ensemble, group therAPy.
Tags: Anthony BrownChristmasconcertDebbi Jarvisgroup therAPyJames HallKate WohlmanKevin DowningNational Capital Area Childrens ChoirNational Capital Area CommandNational Capital BandSangjun LeeSteve KellnerThanksgivingVeterans Day
Category: News
Ritman and Klepke Visit Germany
Amsterdam Staff Bandmaster Olaf Ritman and Staff Band principal cornet Steef Klepke traveled to Germany on the weekend of 2 – 4 November 2018 as guests of the Western Divisional Band (Bandmaster Ruben Schmidt).
Tags: Amsterdam Staff BandconcertGelsenkirchenGerman Staff BandHeinrich Schmidtministry weekendOlaf RitmanPauluskircherehearsalRuben SchmidtSolingenSolingen CorpsSteef KlepkeWestern Divisional Band
Category: News
American Band Journal 81
The popular series for smaller bands continues with its 2018 Christmas edition. Items by Himes, Gates, Davis, and Woodland.