News for October 2009

31 October 2009 17:59:23
Chicago Staff Band in the Fox Cities

On the weekend of 24–25 October 2009, the Chicago Staff Band (Bandmaster William Himes) traveled to the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin for two days of music and ministry.

31 October 2009 09:45:51
Fellowship in Portsmouth

On Sunday, 25 October 2009, the Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett), together with guest vocal soloist Songster Ruth Unwin, were the guests at Portsmouth Citadel Salvation Army Corps.

29 October 2009 04:25:34
Canadian Staff Band Loses Charter Member

William “Bill” Burditt, one of the founding members of the modern-day Canadian Staff Band, was summoned home to be with the Lord on 27 October 2009.

26 October 2009 13:42:51
Chelmsford Visit to Snettisham

The Chelmsford Citadel Band (Bandmaster Dr. Simon Schultz) visited Snettisham on 17 October 2009 at the invitation of Lieutenant Colin Hanover.

26 October 2009 11:55:45
Bognor Regis Fellowship

On Friday, 23 October 2009, the Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett) presented a concert at St. Wilfred’s Church, Bognor Regis, on behalf of the local Salvation Army corps.

24 October 2009 23:11:41
Birmingham Citadel Band at Coton Green Church

Coton Green Church in Tamworth was the venue for a concert by the Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) on 14 October 2009.

24 October 2009 10:08:18
Derby Central for Guisborough 125

The Derby Central Band (Bandmaster Alan Losh) helped the Guisborough Corps Band celebrate their 125th anniversary with a weekend visit 17 – 18 October 2009.

24 October 2009 09:16:03
Upper Norwood at ICO

On 15 October 2009, a dedication of a flag pole and flag was held at the International College for Officers and Centre for Spiritual Life Development in Sydenham Hill, London. Musical support was provided by the Upper Norwood Band.

21 October 2009 06:30:48
Neighbourhood Proms at Lewisham

A small but enthusiastic audience greeted the South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Major George Whittingham) on 10 October 2009 for “Neighbourhood Proms”, an initiative undertaken by Captain Martin Cordner, in charge of the Salvation Army’s work in Lewisham.

10 October 2009 07:33:17
Boscombe Visits South Wales

South Wales was the destination for the Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans) on the weekend of 3–4 October 2009. The weekend featured a Saturday evening concert at the Waterfront Community Church, Sunday morning meetings at both Swansea Citadel and Morriston Citadel, and a Sunday afternoon festival at Swansea Citadel.

06 October 2009 15:17:11
CaSB Marches On in Cobourg

On 3–4 October 2009, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) was privileged to participate in the 125th anniversary celebrations at Cobourg Corps, Ontario.

01 October 2009 06:41:20
New Players in North York

As the fall banding season gets under way, the North York Temple Band (Bandmaster Glenn Barlow) announced several personnel moves.