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Brass for GOSH Launched

Posted on 3 December 2018 by Webmaster

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.

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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
Category: New ReleasesNewsRecording
Last Night of the Proms Concert, Worthing Citadel, September 2018

Worthing Citadel Proms Night

Posted on 29 September 2018 by Webmaster

On Saturday, 22 September 2018, the Worthing Citadel Band (Bandmaster Alan Slator), Worthing Citadel Songsters (Songster Leader Wendy McDaniel), and the Community Spirit Choir presented a “Last Night of the Proms Concert” in aid of “The Big Collection”. Special guest for the evening was Ira Thomas, Regional Music Specialist for the West Malling Region.

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Tags: Alan SlatorbenefitCommunity Spirit ChoirconcertIra ThomasWendy McDanielWorthing CitadelWorthing Citadel BandWorthing Citadel Songsters
Category: News
Marcus Venables plays his own composition “Beyond All Measure” with the Canadian Staff Band

Canadian Staff Band Pickering Weekend

Posted on 31 May 2017 by Webmaster

On the weekend of 1 – 2 April 2017, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) had the opportunity to fellowship and minister with two different yet similar congregations in Pickering, Ontario. At both St. Paul’s on-the-hill Anglican Church and the Salvation Army Hope Community Church, the Staff Band experienced a warm reception from wonderful people.

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Tags: benefitCanadian Staff BandconcertCraig LewisHope Community ChurchJohn LamMarcus VenablesOntarioPickeringSt. Paul's on-the-hill Anglican ChurchSteve Paveyworship
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Fellowship Band Concert in Bognor Regis

Posted on 17 May 201717 May 2017 by Webmaster

The Solent Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Dan Redhead) presented a concert at Opengate Baptist Church, Bognor Regis, on Friday, 5 May 2017. A near-capacity crowd welcomed the band in the modern, spacious church with excellent acoustics.

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Tags: benefitBognor RegisconcertDan RedheadDerek DunnFrank BedfordJohn HanchettMartyn ThomasNick WhiteOpengate Baptist ChurchSolent Fellowship BandTony Unwin
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Fellowship Bands Join for Charity Concert

Posted on 31 March 201731 March 2017 by Webmaster

On 24 February 2017, the Solent Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Dan Redhead) joined with the Bournemouth Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Stan Randell) at Wimborne Methodist Church for a charity concert in aid of Wimborne Salvation Army and Wimborne Bus on the Square.

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Tags: benefitBournemouth Area Fellowship BandconcertDan RedheadJohn HanchettKatrina GreethamSolent Fellowship BandStan RandellWillie MainWimborne
Category: News
Eric Ball

Eric Ball Trust Concert at Gainsborough Citadel

Posted on 7 September 2016 by Webmaster

On 16 April 2016, a concert in aid of the Eric Ball Trust was held at Gainsborough Citadel, UK. A band of 38 players from around the United Kingdom was joined by Songster Rhoda Atkinson of London to play and sing the music of Eric Ball.

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Tags: benefitconcertEric Ball TrustGainsborough CitadelPeter MillestRhoda Atkinson
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Together Against Human Trafficking

Posted on 3 January 20163 January 2016 by Webmaster

The German Staff Band (Bandmaster Heinrich Schmidt) participated in a charity concert as part of the Salvation Army’s campaign against human trafficking on 3 October 2015, joined by the Zeitzünder Choir.

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Tags: benefitBerlinconcertGerman Staff BandHeinrich Schmidthuman traffickingmarchZeitzunder Choir
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Concert for “Vision of Hope”

Posted on 3 January 2016 by Webmaster

On 2 October 2015, Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) and Winton Songsters (Songster Leader David Ramsay) joined for a festival, entitled “Vision of Hope”, in support of the Salvation Army work in Ukraine. The guest soloist for the evening was cornetist Alex Ramsay of Bellshill Corps.

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Tags: Alex RamsaybenefitBoscombe BandconcertcornetDavid RamsayElwyn HarriesHoward EvansPaul JohnsonRamsay CaffullUkraineWinton Songsters
Category: News
Quintessence: The Music of Robert Redhead

Quintessence for Clarence

Posted on 10 December 201510 December 2015 by Webmaster

Quintessence: The Music of Robert Redhead, featuring Fairey Band and Owen Farr, has been released in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust.

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Tags: benefitClarence AdooClarence Adoo TrustFairey BandOwen FarrQuintessenceRecordingRobert Redhead
Category: New ReleasesRecording
Solent Fellowship Band at Fareham, Benefit Concert for the Rainbow Centre

Rainbow Centre Benefit Concert, Fareham

Posted on 5 May 2015 by Webmaster

On Friday, 27 February 2015, the Solent Fellowship Band (Bandmaster John Bird) presented a charity concert on behalf of the Rainbow Centre at the Holy Trinity Church, Fareham. The band was honored that Nigel Atkinson Esq., Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Hampshire, together with his wife, Christine, were in attendance.

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Tags: benefitCallam CarterChristine AtkinsonconcertDan RedheadDavid SamuelsFarehamJessica GreenwoodJohn BirdLara BullNigel AtkinsonRainbow CentreSolent Fellowship BandTrevor Dawson
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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

Posted in: Tune of the Week
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

Posted in: News

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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