Scott Gross – The Brass Crest

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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Recording Sessions in Toronto

Posted on 15 April 201415 April 2014 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) held recording sessions on 2 – 5 April 2014 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto. The new recording, entitled Solo Flight, features a number of non-Staff Band soloists from throughout the Canada and Bermuda Territory.

Tags: Andrew Poirier Canadian Staff Band Colin Williams John Lam Jonathan Rowsell Mark Barter recording session Robert Venables Scott Gross Stephen Chard Steven Burditt Ted Marshall

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Cedarbrae Ministry Weekend

Posted on 18 March 2014 by Webmaster

On 1 – 2 March 2014, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) participated in a memorable weekend hosted by Cedarbrae Corps, located in the Scarborough area of Toronto.

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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.

Tags: Canadian Staff Band concert Doug Chaulk Howard Cable John Lam Jonathan Rowsell Ontario Ronald Royer Scarborough Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra Scott Gross

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North Toronto Centenary Music Weekend

Posted on 26 October 2013 by Webmaster

To kick off their 45th season, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) was privileged to visit North Toronto Corps on 5 – 6 October 2013, as a part of a year-long celebration of the corps centenary.

Tags: anniversary Canadian Staff Band concert Emily Ewing Jeremy Smith John Lam Jonathan Rowsell Kenneth Smith Kevin Metcalf ministry weekend North Toronto Corps Paul Carew Richard Cameron Rick Allington Rick Zelinsky Scott Gross Steve Brown worship youth clinic

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Canadian Staff Band 35th Anniversary Festival

Posted on 30 May 200422 September 2013 by Webmaster

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster Kevin Hayward) gathered on 1 May 2004 with guest soloists Curtis Metcalf (euphonium) and Jens Lindemann (trumpet), for a concert celebrating the band’s 35th anniversary.