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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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Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) at Mountain Citadel, Hamilton, Ontario

Canadian Staff Band at Blazing Brass Weekend

Posted on 1 May 2015 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) visited Mountain Citadel in Hamilton, Ontario, on the weekend of 7 – 8 February 2015. The weekend included the 2015 installment of the annual Blazing Brass concert series, a music festival on Saturday evening, and Sunday morning worship.

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Empress of Ireland 100th Anniversary

Posted on 16 June 201416 June 2014 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band, both in full and in ensemble, participated in numerous observances of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Empress of Ireland. This disaster, the worst maritime accident in the history of Canada, claimed 1,012 lives, of which 167 were Salvationists traveling to an international congress in London, England.

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London Citadel Band and Timbrels in Concert

Posted on 30 May 2014 by Webmaster

The London Citadel Band (Bandmaster John Lam) and the London Citadel Timbrels gave a concert at Wolf Performance Hall in London, Ontario, on 9 May 2014.

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Bermuda Band Featured at Fort Frances Centennial

Posted on 21 May 2014 by Webmaster

The West End Corps (West End Community Church) Band (Bandmaster Jerome Astwood) made the long journey from Bermuda to northwestern Ontario to perform at the 100th anniversary celebrations at Fort Frances Corps 3 – 8 April 2014. During the visit, the band played several engagements, including a march through town and multiple concerts, and supported Sunday worship.

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Celebrating 130 Years in Orillia

Posted on 6 March 20146 March 2014 by Webmaster

On Sunday, 2 February 2014, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) visited Orillia Citadel as a part of the Citadel’s 130th anniversary weekend.

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Staff Band Joins with Orchestra for Canadian Portraits

Posted on 6 March 2014 by Webmaster

For their first engagement of 2014, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) joined with the Winds of the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra (Musical Director Ronald Royer) for “Canadian Portraits”, a concert celebrating Canada and featuring the music of Howard Cable.

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Christmas in Toronto

Posted on 29 January 2014 by Webmaster

As usual, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) had a busy month leading up to Christmas, with a parade and three major Christmas concerts in and around Toronto.

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Staff Band Visits Erin Mills

Posted on 29 March 201323 August 2013 by Webmaster

On the weekend of 2 – 3 February 2013, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) visited the Erin Mills Corps in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Christmas in Toronto

Posted on 28 January 201323 August 2013 by Webmaster

Once again, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) had a busy month leading up to Christmas, with all of the usual seasonal concerts and activities, including the Toronto Santa Claus Parade and several holiday concerts.

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