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Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris (New York Staff Band) at an event marking his retirement after 24 years with the baton.

NYSB Conductor and Personnel Changes

Posted on 21 September 201622 September 2016 by Webmaster

At the beginning of the 2016-2017 season, the New York Staff Band welcomes a new Bandmaster for the first time in nearly a quarter-century as Ronald Waiksnoris retires and Derek Lance takes up the baton. A number of player changes have also occurred as the season begins.

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Corry to Chicago

Posted on 17 September 2016 by Webmaster

The Enfield Citadel Band announced on 6 September 2016 that its Bandmaster, Dr. Jonathan Corry, has relinquished his leadership of the band and will be taking up an appointment as Director of Music and Gospel Arts for the Chicago Metropolitan Division in the USA Central Territory. No successor was immediately named for the conductor’s post at Enfield.

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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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Todd Takes the Baton in Anglia

Posted on 2 June 200628 April 2014 by Webmaster

The Anglia Golden Oldies Band has announced the appointment of Ray Todd as Bandmaster, following the retirement, because of ill health, of Bandmaster Bram Scott.

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Govan Citadel Announces New Bandmaster

Posted on 15 February 20064 November 2013 by Webmaster

The Govan Citadel Band, Glasgow, Scotland, have announced that their principal cornet, Brian Keachie, has been appointed Bandmaster.

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Musch Takes the Baton in Amsterdam

Posted on 20 December 20058 October 2013 by Webmaster

The Amsterdam Staff Band of the Salvation Army has announced the appointment of Thijs Musch as Bandmaster, effective 1 January 2006.

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Successor to a Legend

Posted on 7 September 200527 September 2013 by Webmaster

The Enfield Citadel Band of the Salvation Army has announced that Andrew Blyth will succeed James Williams MBE as Bandmaster.

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Buchan Takes the Baton in Leeds

Posted on 10 July 200527 September 2013 by Webmaster

Bandmaster Jack Flounders of the Leeds Central Corps Band of the Salvation Army has retired after fourteen successful years. He has been succeeded by Bandmaster Craig Buchan.