News for June 2005

30 June 2005 12:56:25
"Thank You" Weekend Features Chatham Citadel Band

As a "Thank You" to the businesses and public of the Hythe community and surrounding areas for their support of The Salvation Army, Councillor Richard Carroll (who serves as the Bandmaster at the Hythe Corps) facilitated a visit from the Chatham Citadel Band on the weekend of 18–19 June 2005.

29 June 2005 21:52:01
Cardiff Canton Weekend in Blackpool

The Cardiff Canton Corps Band (Bandmaster Steve Martin visited Blackpool 14 - 15 May 2005.

21 June 2005 23:24:09
Hythe Music Sections Visit Glasgow

The Hythe Band and Songsters visited Glasgow for a ministry weekend, as reported by Bandmaster Richard Carroll.

20 June 2005 22:39:06
Great American Brass Band Festival 2005

The 17th annual Great American Brass Band Festival was held in Danville, Kentucky 10–12 June 2005.

13 June 2005 12:43:46
Portsmouth Citadel CD Release

The Portsmouth Citadel Band of The Salvation Army, celebrating their 125th anniversary this year, has released a new recording, entitled A Journey Through Time.

13 June 2005 12:39:00
Evans Set to Leave Amsterdam

The premier Salvation Army band in the Netherlands, the Amsterdam Staff Band, will have new leadership beginning in January 2006.

09 June 2005 23:59:22
Anglia Golden Oldies Reach Yorkshire

A delighted congregation filled St. Nicholas' Church, Rawmarsh, when the Parkgate Corps of The Salvation Army hosted the Anglia Golden Oldies Band on Saturday, 14 May 2005.

09 June 2005 23:03:18
Pine Rivers Weekend in Casino

The Pine Rivers Community Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Garry Hughes) journeyed to Casino, New South Wales, for a special weekend 29 April – 1 May 2005. Joining the band as special guest was cornetist and conductor Rodney Everitt.

08 June 2005 13:00:40
Friday Evening Festival in Penge

Major George Whittingham and the South London Fellowship Band traveled to Penge on Friday, 13 May 2005 for a concert at the Salvation Army hall.

07 June 2005 12:33:18
Midweek Concert in Chatham

Wednesday, 11 May 2005, saw the members of the International Staff Band (Bandmaster Stephen Cobb) make their way to the Salvation Army hall in Chatham for a festival concert.

05 June 2005 16:42:08
Bellshill Band Releases Recording

The Bellshill Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Ian Dickie) officially launched its new recording, The Call of the Righteous, with a concert on 23 April 2005.

05 June 2005 14:45:01
ISB Participates in Portsmouth Celebration

As a part of the Portsmouth Citadel Band's year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary, the International Staff Band, under the direction of Bandmaster Stephen Cobb, visited the city on the weekend of 23–24 April 2005.

03 June 2005 12:44:20
Fellowship Band Visits Wellingborough

Major George Whittingham and the South London Fellowship Band journeyed to Wellingborough for a special weekend on 23 – 24 April 2005.

03 June 2005 12:23:59
West Hill Citadel Anniversary Features Staff Band

The West Hill Citadel (formerly Greenwood) Corps in Toronto celebrated its 80th anniversary on the weekend of 9 – 10 April, with special guests Commissioners (retired) Donald and Joyce Kerr and the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster Kevin Hayward).

02 June 2005 13:16:34
Executive Change for Canadian Staff Band

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster Kevin Hayward) announced on 30 March that their Executive Officer, Lt.-Col. Merv Leach, would be stepping aside because of health issues.

01 June 2005 22:55:26
Centenary Celebrated in Lynchburg

On the first weekend of April, the National Capital Band (Bandmaster James Anderson) visited the central Virginia town of Lynchburg to help the local Salvation Army corps celebrate its centenary.