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Band at Territorial Congress, 2007 - 06/11/07
Last weekend the band once again travelled over to see our celtic neighbours in Scotland to participate in the 2007 Territorial Congress. It was an early start for the band and after mustering at the hall just after 6am we boarded the coach and set off for Glasgow. Once we arrived and checked in we had a short rehearsal we had time to enjoy the what Glasgow had to offer. The following day was an early start and after going swimming and enjoying a meal at the hotel the band processed in convoy down to the Royal Concert Hall. We had a brief moment to set up and then the afternoon programme commenced. There were 4 sections on duty, each one producing a 12 - 15 minute programme. The first half was led by the East and West Scotland Music School band and chorus before the International Staff Songsters and ourselves took to the stage. The ISS got the second half underway and sung a number of songs, old and new. The band opened up with Dean Jones' 'El Es El Senor' featuring deputy BM Jonathan Corry. Jonathan stayed on his feet and was joined by principal cornet Mark Murray for a new duet commisioned as a solo for Gordon Ward entitled 'Forward'. The band maintained the upbeat mood of the concert with 'Go down, Moses' and 'Swingtime Religion'. The band had a short break before returning to the stage to contribute to the evening worship. As well as accompanying songs the band played "South Coast", "Nicaea", "Fanfare of Praise" and "Amsterdam Congress March". It was a pleasure to have the Belfast Drama group accompany us on this trip and their contributions to the meetings were really fantastic and thought-provoking.
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Band Completes New Recording Venture- 01/09/07
The band has just completed recording a new CD project along with svereal other groups and singers from across Ireland and Scotland. The CD entitled Above All will be released when the band visits the Territorial Congress in Scotland. Other artists include: Ireland Divisional Youth Chorus, Govan Citadel Band, Bobby Irvine and Gemma Gunn. Details to be released soon....
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Band to Represent Ireland at Regional Congress - 01/04/07
The band has been invited to take part in the 2007 Regional Congress in Glasgow. The band will be performing alongside the International Staff Songsters and Scottish Music School sections. |
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Band Awaiting Visit of Derby Central Band -
14/03/07
The band is very pleased to announce the visit of Derby Central Band on the 12th & 13th May. Under the leadership of BM Alan Losh the band will be performing in a festival of Praise at Belfast Temple Hall on Saturday 12th May at 7.30pm. Admission £2/£3 concession. |
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Succesful Easter Campaign by Sodertalje Band - 01/05/06
This Easter Sodertalje Band from Sweden visited Belfast to conduct our meetings. On Good Friday the band were invited to a civic reception be Belfasts Lord Mayor then conducted an Open-Air outside the gates of the city hall. |
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Band Stalwart Promoted to Glory - 25/03/06
It was with great sadness that on 21.03.06 Band Librarian John Murdock Snr. was promoted to Glory. John had been band librarian for 29 years and will be sadly missed as a bandsman and as a friend. Johns son John and son-in-law Gary are both members of the band |
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Deputy Bandmaster Retires - 08/01/06
After many years dedicated to the band, James Burch retired as Deputy to his brother Jackie. Jims successor in this position is Jonathan Corry. Jonathan has recently returned after studying in Manchester and the band look forward to his input into the band. |
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Annual Christmas Day Ministry - 25/12/05
The band finished off the year with their annual Christmas Day ministry at Belfasts Royal Victoria Hospital. Read More < |
