By Fred Mbesi (Regional Music Director, Pendel Division) The New York Staff Band’s annual Christmas festival has been a highly-anticipated and well-attended event for years, with this year being no exception. After a morning of ministry at the Manhattan ARC, the 34-piece band paraded into the beautifully-lit Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church to the soundtrack of …
Future All-Stars 2019 Results
The New York Staff Band is pleased to announce the results for the 16th annual Future All-Stars weekend, March 22-24, 2019. FAW 2019 is intended for Salvationist musicians aged 13 to 18 and will consist of expert musical instruction by members of the NYSB, as well as times of Bible study, spiritual renewal and great …
Star Search 2019 Test Pieces released
The 2019 Star Search Test Pieces are now available. Click HERE to see what they are.
ETSS October ARC Ministry Weekend Report
October 4-7, 2018 Amidst the glitz and glamor of midtown Manhattan, the quiet grey thoroughfares of Paterson, New Jersey, and the bustling eclectic streets of Brooklyn, New York, stand three buildings. Most people would likely pass them by with their bricked non-descript facades and metal doors. But to the people who live inside them, these …
New York Staff Band Releases Signature and Heritage Series
The New York Staff Band and USA East Territorial Music Department have launched a new Signature and Heritage series. The Signature series replaces the department’s current Triumphonic Collection and will feature three new titles a year. The Heritage series will consist of re-prints of popular American Band Journal pieces that are out of print and …
Scheibs Vibes Podcast Launched
“Scheibs Vibes” the USA East Music Podcast launched. This podcast will be released monthly and will feature conversations with individuals who have contributed to and have significantly impacted The Salvation Army’s music programs in the USA Eastern Territory and beyond. Tom Scheibner, USA Eastern Territory Assistant Territorial Music Secretary, hosts this podcast and draws upon his …
Star Lake Musicamp 2018 Report
Star Lake Musicamp 2018 – Wet and Wild! SLMC 2018 started out with a boom, as a loud noise indicated that power was going out throughout camp during a thunderstorm on the opening night Welcome Program in the Tabernacle. This followed a day of rain showers and thunderstorms that necessitated changes in locations for audition …
UNBOUND NYC Rooftop Worship 2018
Matthew 10:27 “What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.” We thank our Lord Jesus for every time and for every location that we are able to freely proclaim His truths… But, some places are a little extra cool! On Sept. 8th …
NYSB Start 2018 / 19 Season at Welcome to Cadets
The band was once again privileged to be on duty last weekend at the Centennial Memorial Temple in New York City to publicly welcome The Messengers of the Kingdom session as the Eastern Territory’s newest Cadets. The special guest speaker for the night was National Commander Commissioner David Hudson who brought the word. This is always …
Summer Brass 2018 Report
June 22 – August 5, 2018 Week 1 Summer Brass started its sixth year with an orientation led by Steve and Sharon Bussey at Territorial Headquarters – we were lucky to have them for the second year in a row. The Bussey’s talked about the Old Orchard Beach pier ministry as well as how to …
