By Major A. Philip Ferreira, Montclair Citadel, NJ MAY 13, 2019 — One could tell as the chapel of the Lowell Citadel Corps was filling to near capacity that there was an air of excitement in anticipation of the concert to be presented by The Salvation Army Mass Brass, the Lowell Citadel Songsters and special …
Category: Festivals
New York Staff Band May Duty Weekend Report
NASSAU COUNTY – MAY 15, 2019 – As has been tradition for the past 38 years, the band presented a concert at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY for the 38th Annual Youth Enrichment Concert. This concert has been beneficial for the youth of the Salvation Army in the Nassau County area …
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 …
Star Search 2018 Results
Since 1984, Star Search has been a staple event for the USA Eastern Territory. After a year at the Westchester center, the 34th Star Search was back in Hershey, PA at the Hershey Lodge. This program has been successful in providing motivation for young people to work hard in their chosen fields of artistic endeavor. …
Amsterdam Staff Band USA Tour in April
The Amsterdam Staff Band will be touring the USA Eastern Territory from April 13 – April 22. Look below for a list of concerts they will be performing. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear them! Saturday, April 14 7:00 PM The Church at Mill Run 3500 Mill Run Drive Hilliard, Ohio 43026 God and Country …
Future All-Stars Weekend 2018 Report
Future All-Stars Weekend February 23-25, 2018 Fifty-five young people from around the USA Eastern and Canada/Bermuda Territories gathered at Star Lake Lodge for the New York Staff Band’s Fifteenth Annual Future All-stars Weekend, sponsored by the Green Family Foundation. The weekend represents an intended desire by members of the New York Staff Band to identify, …
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, …
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 …
