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Brown Joins Staff Band Bass Section

Posted on 7 November 20187 November 2018 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has announced the appointment of Staff Band alumnus Robert Brown of Mississauga Temple to the E♭ bass section.

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Tags: appointmentbassCanadian Staff BandClaudio EngliCurtis LuptonJohn LamMark TetreaultMississaugapersonnelRobert BrownWilfred Dean
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ARC Ministry Weekend for Eastern Territory Staff Songsters

Posted on 3 November 20184 November 2018 by Webmaster

The Eastern Territory Staff Songsters (Songster Leader Gavin Whitehouse) conducted a campaign 4 – 7 October 2018, ministering at three Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs) – Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Paterson.

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Tags: adult rehabilitation centerappointmentBeth MuhsBrooklyn Adult Rehabilitation CenterCashus SaydeeEastern Territory Staff SongstersGavin WhitehouseHarry ReadMadeline BatesManhattan Adult Rehabilitation Centerministry weekendPaterson Adult Rehabilitation CenterpersonnelrehearsalRenée LanceRob JefferyTim Sheehan
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Andrew Burditt Returns to Canadian Staff Band

Posted on 28 October 2018 by Webmaster

Bandmaster Andrew Burditt (Oshawa Temple Corps) has rejoined the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam), taking a seat in the solo cornet section. He is a third-generation member of the Staff Band, the son of former Staff Bandmaster Brian Burditt and grandson of William Burditt, both of whom were founding members in 1969. He originally joined the band in 1994 and served for a total of 16 years before rejoining the band in September 2018.

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Tags: Andrew BurdittappointmentBart WoomertBrian BurdittCanadian Staff BandJohn LamMarie SpezialepersonnelStephen ChenetteWilliam Burditt
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Salvo Brass New Season and Personnel Updates

Posted on 26 September 201826 September 2018 by Webmaster

Salvo Brass (Musical Director John Broadhurst) met for its first rehearsal of the season on 7 September 2018. The band also reports a few personnel changes.

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Tags: Brendan RaynerGary RoseGIles CoultasJohn BroadhurstMax RogerspersonnelrehearsalSalvo BrassSam McCoy
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NYSB Starts Season with Welcome of Cadets

Posted on 19 September 2018 by Webmaster

The New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) began their 2018-2019 season by supporting the welcome of the cadets of the Messengers of the Kingdom Session at Centennial Memorial Temple on 7 September 2018.

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Tags: appointmentBrian SmithDavid HudsonDerek LanceJonathan QuatelaNew York Staff Bandpersonnelspecial event
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Hill Joins Staff Band Trombones

Posted on 5 October 20175 October 2017 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has appointed Brendan Hill of Yorkminster Citadel to the trombone section.

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Tags: appointmentBrendan HillCanadian Staff BandJohn LampersonnelRoland Hilltrombone
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New York Staff Band Begins 2017/18 Season

Posted on 30 September 2017 by Webmaster

The New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Derek Lance) commenced its 131st season of music ministry by participating in the welcome of the cadets at the Centennial Memorial Temple in New York City.

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Tags: Bob MyersDerek LanceEmannuel ZabalaMackenzie DalrympleNew York Staff Bandpersonnelspecial eventStewart DalrympleTom Dressler
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George Dickens retires after 60 years of service as a bandsman

60 Years a Bandsman

Posted on 3 October 2016 by Webmaster

On 18 September 2016, Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Gavin Lamplough) celebrated 60 years of service by Bandsman George Dickens. Of his 60 years of banding, 53 were spent as a member of Birmingham Citadel Band.

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Tags: Birmingham Citadel BandGavin LamploughGeorge DickensGraham AndrewsGraham DaffHoward WilkinsonpersonnelPhil Harrisretirement
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Canadian Staff Band Personnel Changes

Posted on 20 September 2016 by Webmaster

As the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) began its rehearsals for the new season, several personnel changes were announced, including the appointment of Cameron Rawlins as Deputy Bandmaster.

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Tags: appointmentCameron RawlinsCanadian Staff BandCurtis LuptonDarrin TilleyfarewellJamie BraundJohn LamKevin WilsonLuke PaveyMatt MoorepersonnelRon HeintzmanSteve Pavey
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London Citadel Band Personnel Changes

Posted on 12 September 2016 by Webmaster

As always, the London Citadel Band (Bandmaster John Lam) enjoyed an influx of new talent in the fall as students arrive at Western University for post-secondary studies. In addition, some former members have returned to again take up their seats in the ensemble.

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Tags: appointmentCassie BarrettChris Lemon-SarrisColin WilliamsDarrin TilleyDeborah GirouxfarewellJohn LamLondon Citadel BandMarty HolmespersonnelTaylor Mitchell
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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

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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

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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

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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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