News for January 2008

26 January 2008 12:53:41
Christmas in South East Kent

Once again the Hythe Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Richard Carroll) were able to spread the Gospel through Christmas music during December 2007.

22 January 2008 17:43:48
Charity Carol Concert, St. George’s Parish, Beckenham

The South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Major George Whittingham), the St. George’s Parish Church Choir (Director Nigel Groome) and special guests General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson joined together to present a concert in aid of Cancer Research UK at St. George’s Parish Church, Beckenham, on 15 December 2007.

22 January 2008 14:32:15
Derby Playhouse Carols for All 2007

Following a number of weeks of uncertainty with regard to the opening of the Derby Playhouse, the Derby Central Corps was able to participate in the annual “Carols for All” program at the Playhouse on 16 December 2007.

22 January 2008 13:33:11
Norwich Citadel Christmas Engagements

For most Salvation Army bands, December is the busiest month. For the Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Douglas Beattie), December 2007 was no exception, with the band and its members undertaking a total of 19 engagements.

22 January 2008 13:19:04
Concert for Guide Dogs for the Blind

The Gloucester Salvation Army Band (Bandmaster Clifford Matthews) played a charity concert on 21 December 2007 at Highnam Community Centre for the benefit of Highnam Cricket Club and their chosen charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind.

22 January 2008 12:39:30
Busy Christmas Season for Canadian Staff Band

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster Brian Burditt) had another busy Christmas season in 2007.

21 January 2008 14:06:30
Christmas Concerts with the Stockholm Bach Choir

For nearly 30 years, the Salvation Army Stockholm South Citadel Band (Bandmaster Lars-Otto Ljungholm) has cooperated with the world-famous Stockholm Bach Choir in their annual Christmas Carol concerts.

11 January 2008 13:47:53
12th Annual Meningitis Trust Christmas Concert

The Gloucester Salvation Army Senior Band (Bandmaster Clifford Matthews) was part of the 12th Annual Christmas Concert in aid of the Meningitis Trust, held on 11 December 2007 at Gloucester Cathedral.

09 January 2008 09:48:20
Symphony Hall Carol Concert

On a cold, damp Sunday afternoon (9 December 2007), a crowd assembled in the foyer of Birmingham’s Symphony Hall to attend a special “Christmas Celebration”, featuring members of the Birmingham Citadel Corps of the Salvation Army. Special guests for the event included vocal soloist Bobby Irvine and Commissioner Keith Banks.

08 January 2008 05:48:55
“Cathedral Brass” Christmas Concert

The Derby Central Band (Bandmaster Alan Losh) of the Salvation Army joined with the Long Eaton Silver Prize Band (Musical Director Sharon Stansfield) on 8 December 2007 for a Christmas concert at the Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas.

07 January 2008 14:59:28
Annual Cloud 9 Service in Gloucester

The annual Gloucestershire Cloud 9 Carol Service took place at the Gloucester Salvation Army hall on 7 December 2007.

06 January 2008 15:57:08
Flint Citadel Trombonist Smith Promoted to Glory

Long-time Flint Citadel Band trombonist Bernard “Bernie” Jeffery Smith, of Corunna, Michigan, was promoted to Glory on Saturday, 1 December 2007, at the age of 75.

02 January 2008 15:32:48
Charity Concert in Aid of the National Star College

The Annual Christmas Charity Concert at the Salvation Army Hall, Gloucester, in support of the Rotary Club of Gloucester President’s charity of choice, The National Star College, provided a festival of musical entertainment and enjoyment. The event was held on 2 December 2007.

01 January 2008 11:27:07
Christmas Concert at Painswick Centre

The Senior Band of the Gloucester Salvation Army (Bandmaster Clifford Matthews) shared the Christmas message during a Christmas concert at Painswick Centre on 1 December 2007.

01 January 2008 06:42:23
Anglia Fellowship Band Celebrates Ten Years

On the evening of Saturday, 1 December 2007, a near-capacity crowd gathered in the hall of the Salvation Army’s Ipswich Citadel for a “Winter Festival”, arranged by John Askew, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Anglia Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Ray Todd).