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02 March 2008 11:35:43
Annual Rhapsody in Brass Festival in Stockholm

The annual Rhapsody in Brass festival, organized by the Stockholm South Citadel Band of the Salvation Army, was held on 2 February 2008 at the historic Royal Swedish Academy of Music. The guest band for this event was the Norwegian Territorial Band (Frelsesameens Territoriale Hornorkester or FTH), composed primarily of Salvationist musicians from Olso and surrounding areas, under the direction of Bandmaster John Philip Hannevik.

22 February 2008 10:10:55
Melbourne Staff Band Personnel News - February 2008

The Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) announced some personnel changes in February 2008.

21 February 2008 18:03:10
Canadian Staff Band Personnel News - January 2008

The Canadian Staff Band has regretfully announced that Stuart Cornie has been forced to relinquish his duties and step out of the band because of ongoing health concerns.

21 February 2008 17:46:14
New Leadership for New England Brass Band

The New England Brass Band has announced that Stephen Bulla will take the helm as Music Director for the 2008–2009 season.

19 February 2008 16:38:35
Start of the Year News from Melbourne Veterans

News from the Melbourne Veterans’ Band (Bandmaster Noel Jones) at the start of the new year.

19 February 2008 10:30:52
“A Night at the Proms” in Birmingham

The Birmingham Citadel Corps held its annual “A Night at the Proms” event on 26 January 2008. The much-anticipated, promenade-style concert was held in the corps hall.

19 February 2008 05:45:37
New York Staff Band in Florida

The New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris) traveled to central Florida on the weekend of 25 – 28 January 2008.

19 February 2008 05:38:13
Carols and Christmas Music 2007 - Bristol Easton

A report from the 2007 edition of Bristol Easton’s annual Carols and Christmas Music event.

01 February 2008 15:15:17
NABBC Annual Two-Day Convention

The weekend of 26 – 27 January 2008 saw members of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors gather at the Britannia Hotel, Bolton, for their annual two-day convention.

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.