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10 March 2010 07:04:09
Premier Brass 2010

Saturday, 6 March 2010, was the long-anticipated concert, Premier Brass 2010, featuring the Amsterdam Staff Band (Bandmaster Olaf Ritman) and Brassband Rijnmond (Conductor Anno Appelo).

09 March 2010 07:06:26
Solent Area Fellowship Band at Eastleigh

The Solent Area Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Chris Kennett) presented their latest concert at Eastleigh Salvation Army Corps on Friday, 5 March 2010.

06 March 2010 12:47:39
Smith Appointed to Canadian Staff Band

The Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) has welcomed Jeremy Smith into the group on first baritone.

05 March 2010 20:12:37
Concert in Aid of Betesda Charity

An excellent evening was held at Ipswich Citadel on 12 February 2010 as a fund raiser for the Betesda Charity, featuring the Anglia Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Ray Todd).

05 March 2010 18:20:17
Music Program Helped by Community Donation

The youth music program at Hythe has received a donation from Councillor Chris Capon’s Community Fund.

05 March 2010 06:45:40
Another Doctor in Boscombe

John Meredith, principal Eb bass of the Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army, has attained a PhD in Composition from Salford University.

05 March 2010 06:29:46
Coventry to Birmingham

The Birmingham Citadel Band hosted the Coventry City Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Fearn) for a “Night at the Proms” concert on 30 January 2010.

02 March 2010 07:06:13
New Players in Bournemouth

The Winton Bournemouth Band (Bandmaster Norry Smith) has announced that two persons have recently transferred to the Corps and joined the band.

28 February 2010 15:50:23
Chicago Staff Band in Des Moines

The Chicago Staff Band (Bandmaster William Himes) traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, on 20 February 2010 for an evening concert at the First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines.

27 February 2010 19:45:43
National Capital Band Covington Ministry Weekend

On the weekend of 20 – 21 February 2010, the National Capital Band (Bandmaster James B. Anderson) traveled to Covington, Virginia, to support the celebration of the dedication of a new Salvation Army building.

26 February 2010 05:13:53
Canadian Staff Band in Guelph

The first engagement of 2010 for the Canadian Staff Band (Bandmaster John Lam) was a visit to Guelph Citadel on 6 – 7 February.

25 February 2010 16:41:21
Chicago Staff Band Visits South Bend

The Chicago Staff Band (Bandmaster William Himes) participated in a collaboration concert with the University of Notre Dame Symphonic Winds during a visit to South Bend, Indiana, 23 – 24 January 2010.

25 February 2010 10:55:36
Cannock 125

On 6 February 2010, a festival celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Cannock Citadel Band was held, featuring the Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Corry).

22 February 2010 20:36:21
Joint Concert in Bristol

Two corps bands from Bristol – Bristol Easton (Bandmaster Nathan Cole) and Staple Hill (Bandmaster Nathan James) came together to present a joint concert, the first time that these bands had shared a platform since 1959.

22 February 2010 15:23:24
ISB Visit to Doncaster

The first weekend engagement of 2010 for the International Staff Band (Bandmaster Dr. Stephen Cobb) was a visit to Doncaster on 30 – 31 January. Proceeds from the weekend, totalling nearly £900, were donated to the Salvation Army’s relief effort in Haiti.

20 February 2010 15:28:52
Songs from the Shows at Birmingham

A packed audience attended the Birmingham Citadel Band’s 5th Annual Proms Night on 30 January 2010, with the theme “Songs from the Shows”.

20 February 2010 14:53:28
Hendon Highlights 2010

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year's Hendon Highlights event featured the New York Staff Band, the Hendon Band, Colonel Robert Redhead and the All Angels vocal group.

17 February 2010 20:32:37
Changes at Boscombe

George McConnell, Band Secretary for the Boscombe Salvation Army Band (Bandmaster Howard J. Evans), has announced on the band’s web site that flügelhorn player Ged Whittingham has had to step away from active service in the band.

17 February 2010 16:48:03
Brill Steps Down

The Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Corry) has announced that Ralph Brill has stepped down from the band after six years of service as principal cornet.

15 February 2010 22:22:27
Lt.-Col. Ray Bowes Promoted to Glory

The brass band news web site 4barsrest.com has reported that Lieutenant-Colonel (R) Ray Bowes was promoted to Glory on Saturday, 13 February 2010.