News for December 2005

29 December 2005 12:43:12
Fall Festival of Praise in Baltimore

On Sunday, 20 November 2005, at the Middle River Corps in Baltimore, Maryland, the Baltimore Brass Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Melinda Ryan) presented its Fall Festival of Praise at the Middle River Corps hall.

28 December 2005 13:54:05
Cancer Research Benefit Features Kane

On Friday, 18 November 2005, the South London Fellowship Band, under the direction of Major George Whittingham, held a concert in the Upper Norwood corps hall, for the benefit of Cancer Research UK. The concert also featured the Bromley Temple Songsters with soloist Mark Norwood and euphonium virtuoso Derick Kane who was joined by his son, Stephen Kane for some duet items.

27 December 2005 17:01:56
Derby Central Visit to Harpenden

The Derby Central Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Alan Losh) visited Harpenden on Sunday, 13 November 2005 for a festival concert.

27 December 2005 12:54:54
Nottingham Concert with Steve Sykes and Enfield Citadel Band

Steve Sykes, one of the best-known tuba soloists in the brass band world, joind with the Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Andrew Blyth) on Saturday, 12 November 2005, in the William Booth Memorial Halls, Nottingham, for a festival concert.

27 December 2005 10:23:53
Household Troops Anniversary at Reading Central

In the early days of The Salvation Army, one of the first traveling bands was the Household Troops Band, wearing distinctive pith helmet headgear and campaigning throughout Britain. Twenty years ago, this historic ensemble was reborn under the leadership of Major John Mott (musical direction) and Lt.-Colonel David Phillips (spiritual direction), both of whom have maintained their postions with the band for the entire 20 years. On Friday, 11 November 2005, the Troops gathered at the Reading Central corps hall for a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the “new” band.

24 December 2005 04:23:17
Staff Band Visits Ottawa

The Salvation Army in Ottawa celebrated 120 years of service in the city in 2005. Part of the observance of this anniversary was a weekend visit from the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster Kevin Hayward), which took place 5–6 November 2005.

22 December 2005 14:52:42
"The Festive Season" from London Citadel

The London Citadel Band (Bandmaster John Lam) of the Salvation Army (Canada) has released a new disc of Christmas music, featuring trombone soloist Andrew Poirier.

22 December 2005 05:30:12
Gravesend Hall Reopens with Fellowship Band Festival

The Salvation Army hall in Gravesend was reopened on Friday, 4 November 2005, following a renovation. The occasion was marked with a musical festival by the South London Fellowship Band (conducted by Major George Whittingham).

21 December 2005 14:18:38
NYSB Weekend in Ohio

The New York Staff Band had a busy but successful weekend in Northeast Ohio on 28–30 October 2005. Despite some potentially serious issues, including having three different fill-in players on solo horn and the illness of the bandmaster, it was described as “one of the most rewarding trips in this decade.”

20 December 2005 00:50:20
Musch Takes the Baton in Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Staff Band of The Salvation Army has announced the appointment of Thijs Musch as Bandmaster, effective 1 January 2006.

19 December 2005 14:46:16
National Capital Band 80th Anniversary Weekend

The National Headquarters of The Salvation Army in the United States, located in Alexandria, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from the Nation's Capital, was the venue for the celebration of 80 years of continuous service for the National Capital Band. 117 delegates, some traveling from as far as California, the Caribbean, and Sweden, gathered for a Reunion Weekend celebrating the ministry and music of the band over its long history. In addition to the Reunion Sessions held at the National Headquarters, the weekend also featured an Anniversary Festival concert by the National Capital Band on Saturday evening, and a Reunion Concert featuring a Reunion Band and Chorus, on Sunday afternoon.

01 December 2005 15:26:56
Southend Citadel Hosts “Two-in-One” Festival

Southend Citadel Corps hosted a “Two-in-One” Festival on Saturday, 22 October 2005. The concert featured two bands: the South London Fellowship Band (conducted by Major George Whittingham) and the London North East Divisional Band (Bandmaster Geoff Jordan).