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17 August 2010 16:22:59
Williams on the Mend

After a year of recovery following a stroke, Lt.-Col. Michael Williams, Bandmaster of the Upper Norwood Band, has resumed his conducting duties.

24 July 2010 08:20:00
From Strength to Strength

A capacity crowd gathered in the hall at Alexandria Citadel on the afternoon of Sunday, 18 July 2010 to salute Bandmaster James B. Anderson and Christina Anderson.

19 July 2010 09:43:19
Fellowship and Youth Bands Join for Charity Concert

On Friday, 25 June 2010, the Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett) joined with their guests, the Southampton Youth Brass Band (Director John Hanchett), to present a Charity Concert in aid of the Kyamutwoi Salvation Army Corps in Kenya.

18 June 2010 08:34:35
Bandmaster Appointed in DC

Major James Allison, Executive Officer, has announced that Dr. Steve Kellner has been appointed as Bandmaster of the National Capital Band of the Salvation Army, based in Washington, D.C.

17 June 2010 11:17:05
Graduation Concert in Richmond

On Wednesday, 18 May 2010, at 5:30 p.m., the Salvation Army’s Richmond School of Performing Arts (SPA) held its third annual Graduation Concert featuring all those children who had taken part in the program during the 2009-2010 academic year.

15 June 2010 20:26:11
Bandmaster Appointed in Govan

The Govan Citadel Band of the Salvation Army has announced that William McMeeking has been appointed Bandmaster.

27 May 2010 16:29:19
Cardiff Canton in Birmingham

A thoroughly enjoyable weekend was experienced when the Cardiff Canton Band, under the baton of Bandmaster Carl Saunders, visted Birmingham Citadel, 24 – 25 April 2010.

27 May 2010 14:21:28
Staff Band in Iowa City

The Chicago Staff Band (Bandmaster William Himes) traveled to Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, 24 April 2010 for a weekend which included a joint concert with the Eastern Iowa Brass Band (Conductor Casey Thomas).

27 May 2010 10:55:45
Solent Area Fellowship Band Charity Concert

On Friday, 21 May 2010, the Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett) joined with guest soloists Kayte Harding (vocal) and Julian Poore (cornet and trumpet) to present a Charity Concert in aid of the Rosehill Evangelical Mission.

27 May 2010 06:02:34
Alexandria School for the Performing Arts Spring Recital

On Sunday afternoon, 16 May 2010, the Alexandria Citadel Corps celebrated the end of the first academic year for its ambitious Alexandria School for the Performing Arts (ASPA) with the Spring Recital held in the corps hall.

16 May 2010 21:34:12
Boscombe Visit to Yeovil

The town of Yeovil is one of the locations most visited by the Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Dr. Howard J. Evans), most recently on Saturday, 24 April 2010.

16 May 2010 19:14:42
National Capital Band Annual Dinner 2010

Traditionally, the National Capital Band ends each season with a dinner for the members and guests. This year’s event was held on 10 May. Bandmaster James Anderson announced his retirement at the dinner.

07 May 2010 16:13:32
Sunday at Ferntree Gully

The Melbourne Staff Band (Bandmaster Ken Waterworth) visited the Ferntree Gully Corps, in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, on Sunday 18 April 2010.

07 May 2010 12:10:56
Lofthouse Joins Enfield for Spring Festival

Trumpet soloist Andrew Lofthouse and the Enfield Citadel Songsters (Leader Tina Shepherd) joined the Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Corry) on 16 April 2010 at Waltham Abbey Church for the band’s Annual Spring Festival.

07 May 2010 11:19:52
Fellowship Band Aids Rosehill Mission

A capacity crowd at the Royal Tunbridge Wells Corps enjoyed a wonderful evening of music provided by the South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Major George Whittingham) and their special guest, Dudley Bright. The concert, for the benefit of the Rosehill Evangelical Mission, was held on 16 April 2010.

05 May 2010 21:28:42
Hannaford Street Festival of Brass

Following three busy days of recording, the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) was the featured band for the Saturday evening concert held on 10 April 2010 in conjunction with the Hannaford Street Silver Band 7th Annual Festival of Brass.

05 May 2010 20:33:40
The Glory of Easter 2010

The North York Temple Band (Bandmaster Glenn Barlow) took the stage at the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts on Easter Saturday (3 April 2010) to present the annual “The Glory of Easter” concert. Joining the band this year were the Elmer Iseler Singers (Musical Director Dr. Lydia Adams).

05 May 2010 12:23:20
Govan Citadel Band Hosts Army Music Day

On Saturday, 24 April 2010 the Govan Citadel Band hosted their first “Army Music Day”. A new venture for the band, three other Salvation Army bands from the immediate area, Clydebank, Bellshill and The Fellowship Band, were invited to join Govan Citadel Band at the Paisley Citadel Corps.

05 May 2010 11:23:09
National Capital Band Worship Service in Southeast Washington

The finale of the National Capital Band’s Bravo Brass! Weekend was a worship service on Sunday, 11 April 2010, at the Solomon G. Brown (Southeast) Corps in Washington, DC.

27 April 2010 21:50:43
Bravo Brass!

As a part of their Bravo Brass weekend, the National Capital Band of the Salvation Army (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) joined with The Dominion Brass (Conductors Steve Kellner and Ben Roundtree) for a concert at McLean Presbyterian Church, on 10 April 2010.