News for March 2009

26 March 2009 06:49:57
Concert at Thorpe Bay Methodist Church

On Saturday, 14 March, the Chelmsford Citadel Band (Bandmaster Simon Schultz) was greeted with the unusual sight of a sign reading “House Full” when they arrived at Thorpe Bay Methodist Church for a concert.

25 March 2009 06:54:19
South London Fellowship Band at Emmanuel Church

On 13 March, the South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster George Whittingham) made its 15th annual visit to Emmanuel United Reform Church, with guest conductor Dr. Stephen Cobb and guest soloists Anthony Harris (vocal) and Carl Nielsen (cornet).

24 March 2009 06:43:36
7th Annual United Hythe Bands Concert

"Praise" was very much in evidence when the Hythe Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Richard Carroll) joined with the Hythe Town Concert Band for their seventh annual united bands concert. Guest soloist for this year's event was Songster Leader Fred Aberg from Folkestone, who thrilled the crowd with his cornet, flugelhorn and trumpet solos.

22 March 2009 18:15:27
Concert in Tipton by Cradley Heath Sections

On the evening of Saturday, 28 February 2009, the Cradley Heath Band (Bandmaster Rob Westwood-Payne) and Songsters were invited to give a concert at Dudley Port Methodist Church in Tipton.

19 March 2009 12:09:35
Bellshill Festival in Motherwell

On 28 February 2009, the Bellshill Band (Bandmaster Ian Dickie) had its first festival of the year with a trip to the nearby Motherwell Salvation Army.

17 March 2009 23:33:43
Canadian Staff Band in Barrie

On the weekend of 28 February – 1 March 2009, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) conducted a weekend at Barrie Corps, an hour’s drive north of Toronto.

13 March 2009 22:20:48
Ministry Weekend in Richmond

The National Capital Band (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) made a long-awaited visit to Richmond, Virginia on the weekend of 21 – 22 February.