NACF 2018 Report by Edward Mylechreest Over the second weekend of January, salvationist composers and musicians from throughout North America flew into Chicago to attend the 2018 North American Composers Forum (NACF). This bi-annual event is a wonderful chance for composers to meet together, to spend time in fellowship, and to learn more about this …
Christmas Greeting 2017
Luke 2:8-14 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news …
Future All-Stars 2018 Results
The New York Staff Band is pleased to announce the results for the 15th annual Future All-Stars weekend, February 23-25, 2018. FAW 2018 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 …
Former Territorial Music Secretary – Major Thomas Mack
October 30, 2017 Assistant Territorial Music Secretary Thomas Scheibner talks to Major Thomas Mack. During his tenure as Program Director at Star Lake Musicamp (1975—1981), concurrent with his role as Territorial Music Secretary, Thomas Mack led Star Lake in a period of dynamic resurgence in numbers of campers, quality instructional staff and in the level …
Singing Stars 2017 Report
October 6-8, 2017 Amid the scenic background of the Star Lake Camp and Conference Center young vocalists from throughout the Eastern Territory gathered over Columbus Day Weekend for the Singing Stars Weekend. Hosted by the Eastern Territorial Songsters, and with the generous support of the Green Family Foundation and Salvationist Publishing and Supplies, the Singing …
New York Staff Band 2017 / 18 Season Start
Last weekend the band commenced its 131st season of music ministry by participating in the welcoming to the cadets at the Centennial Memorial Temple in New York City. Led by Bandmaster Derek Lance in his second season as Bandmaster, the band’s goal is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through musical excellence and the …
Unbound 2017 / 18 Season Start
With the first official year of UNBOUND in the books, we’re so excited for what’s ahead in the coming season! We kicked off the year leading worship at the Welcome of Cadets on Friday, September 8th…the Spirit in the room was tangible! It was the perfect way to get our season started. Alongside Commissioner Gaither, …
NYSB Composer Contest
The New York Staff Band is pleased to announce the very first NYSB Composer Contest. Below you will find a description of the guidelines, eligibility and submission requirements for the contest. Please direct all questions to Brindley Venables at [email protected]. [button id=”APPLICATION” class=”APPLICATION” link=”http://www.nysb.org/MusicMinistry/nysbcomposercontest/” icon=”APPLICATION” align=”left” size=”medium” style=”flat” fullwidth=”true”]APPLICATION[/button] GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICATION DEADLINE: All …
Star Lake Musicamp 2017 Report
STAR LAKE MUSIC CAMP 2017 – AUGUST 12 – 20 By Dorothy Gates Wake up the Saint! Some might think this was a call to the spirit of the late Erik Leidzen that roams Star Lake Camp. However, this arresting command was the theme for Star Lake Music Camp 2017 and heralded a new chapter …
Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings and Pier Ministry 2017
July 29 – August 4, 2017 Livestream of the Camp Meetings Saturday July 29 Livestream Sunday Morning July 30 Livestream Sunday Evening July 30 Livestream Monday July 31 Livestream Tuesday August 1 Livestream Friday Night August 4 Livestream CANADIAN STAFF BAND (2017 GUEST BAND) The Canadian Staff Band was invited to participate in the 2017 …
