John Starkes – The Brass Crest

Evans and Starkes Featured at Govan Band Weekend

Posted on 8 September 20168 September 2016 by Webmaster

The Govan Band (Bandmaster Chic Ramsay) welcomed Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans and euphonium soloist John Starkes, both of Boscombe Band, as special guests for Band Weekend, 27 – 29 May 2016. Dr. Evans is well-known in Salvation Army and wider brass circles as an outstanding conductor, trainer, pianist, and composer. Starkes is familiar with Govan, having attended the corps for several years prior to his relocation to Bournemouth.

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A Musical Feast for Lent

Posted on 16 April 201323 August 2013 by Webmaster

On Sunday, 24 February 2013, the Boscombe Corps held A Musical Feast for Lent, taking the congregation on a journey of Scripture readings, songs and items from the Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans).

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Boscombe Joins with Bournemouth Male Voice Choir

Posted on 12 April 201323 August 2013 by Webmaster

The Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) held its first concert of the year on 15 February 2013, in conjunction with the Bournemouth Male Voice Choir (Musical Director Mark Burstow). The concert was organized by Pokesdown Corps as a fundraiser for The Big Collection.

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Boscombe Band at Underhill Methodist, Portland

Posted on 17 November 201224 August 2013 by Webmaster

The Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) traveled to the island of Portland to play a concert at Underhill Methodist Church on Saturday, 29 September 2012.

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Sunday Concert in Boscombe

Posted on 13 November 201224 August 2013 by Webmaster

The Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) played its first Sunday afternoon concert of the autumn season on 23 September 2012.

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Boscombe Band at Lower Earley

Posted on 3 July 201224 August 2013 by Webmaster

The Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Dr. Harold J. Evans) undertook its first “away” engagement of 2012 on 24 March with a visit to Lower Earley Corps (Reading).

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Boscombe 125

Posted on 15 November 201125 August 2013 by Webmaster

The Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) celebrated its 125th anniversary on the weekend of 22 – 23 October 2011. Special guests for the event were Colonels Robert and Gwyneth Redhead.

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Himes Leads Celebration at Boscombe

Posted on 8 December 201030 August 2013 by Webmaster

Bandmaster William Himes of the Chicago Staff Band was the special guest for events celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Boscombe Corps, 18 – 21 November 2010.

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Return to Lymington

Posted on 22 November 20101 September 2013 by Webmaster

The Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) had the pleasure of playing to a packed United Reform Church in Lymington on Saturday, 6 November 2010.

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Winchester United for Boscombe

Posted on 8 October 201010 September 2013 by Webmaster

On Sunday evening, 25 September 2010, the Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) visited Winchester to give a concert in the United Church.

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