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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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Thanks for Giving Concert 2018

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Webmaster

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.

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Steef Klepke (blue uniform, left) and Olaf Ritman (blue uniform, right) with members of the Western Divisional Band, November 2018

Ritman and Klepke Visit Germany

Posted on 14 November 2018 by Webmaster

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).

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William Himes (center) with Executive Officer Ron Millar (left) and Bandmaster Gary Dean (right)

Himes Featured at Heritage Brass 30th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on 11 November 2018 by Webmaster

On 27 October 2018, Heritage Brass (Bandmaster Gary Dean) celebrated its 30th anniversary with special guest William Himes and the O’Neill Chamber Choir (Leader Erin Collins).

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Classical Brass

Posted on 10 November 2018 by Webmaster

The North York Temple Band (Bandmaster Glenn Barlow) entered somewhat uncharted territory in October, hosting Classical Brass, an evening of all classically-inspired music. The inclusion of three guest soloists, violinist Alessia Disimino, clarinetist Yasmeen Alli, and vocalist Katelyn Byrd, made this night even more out of the ordinary for the band.

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Jonathan Rowsell and Patrick Sheridan (with the rainbow tuba), London Citadel, October 2018

Sheridan Featured at London Citadel

Posted on 10 November 2018 by Webmaster

Patrick Sheridan, internationally renowned tuba soloist and educator, was the guest soloist for a concert with the London Citadel Band (Bandmaster John Lam) and the London Citadel Songsters, on 26 October 2018.

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Melbourne Staff Band, Brisbane City Temple, October 2018

Brisbane Weekend for Melbourne Staff Band

Posted on 7 November 2018 by Webmaster

The Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) traveled north to Brisbane on the weekend of 19 – 21 October 2018, for a weekend which included concerts, work with young musicians, Sunday morning worship, and a joint appearance with the Brisbane City Temple Band (Bandmaster Tim Green).

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ASB Weekend in Winschoten

Posted on 6 November 2018 by Webmaster

The weekend of 27 – 28 October 2018 saw the Amsterdam Staff Band (Bandmaster Olaf Ritman) travel almost as if they were on tour. The band went to Winschoten, Oude Pekela, and Veendam, in the far northeast of the country, almost in Germany. The Winschoten Corps was celebrating its 130th anniversary and had invited the Staff Band to participate in the festivities.

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SASF Band Visit to National Capital and Virginia Division

Posted on 2 November 20182 November 2018 by Webmaster

On the weekend of 27 – 28 October 2018, the Salvation Army Student Fellowship (SASF) Band (Bandmaster Nathan Miller) from Asbury University visited the National Capital and Virginia (NCV) Division, with events in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

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Lancaster Weekend for New York Staff Band

Posted on 31 October 201831 October 2018 by Webmaster

On the weekend of 20 – 21 October 2018, the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) was in the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware (Pendel) Division, specifically visiting the Lancaster Citadel Corps.

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