The Salvation Army is making final preparations to welcome the esteemed New York Staff Band for a week long visit to Ireland at the end of May. The band, under the leadership of Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris, last played in Belfast in 1999 and received a tremendous welcome, engaging the weekend audience in high calibre music, much loved gospel hymns, Salvation Army favourites and much more!
Regarded as one of the most technical and professional Salvation Army bands in the world, this visit will provide the public with three opportunities to enjoy their special musical ministry at three public concerts as follows:
BELFAST: Saturday 28th May, Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, (tickets £10 each)
DUBLIN: Tuesday 31st May, The Round Room, (tickets €15 each)
LONDONDERRY: Wednesday 1st June, The Guildhall, (tickets £8 each
)
The New York Staff Band combines musical excellence with a very special gospel ministry. Originally established in 1887, the band has been serving continuously for over a century, and from relatively humble musical beginnings, has risen to international stature and now features in over 60 musical recordings.
The band’s repertoire is both broad in scope and innovative, from classical transcripts to jazz. The band has premiered works penned by renowned composers such as Eric Ball, Erik Leidzen, James Curnow, Emil Soderstrom, Peter Graham and Ray Steadman-Allen.
The band has toured extensively throughout the world, performing in venues such as New York Carnegie Hall, Buckingham Palace and the Sydney Opera House. They have also shared the concert platform with among others, the New York Philharmonic, Sir Elton John, Joseph Alessi and Harvey Phillips.
The visit to Ireland precedes the largest gathering of Salvation Army Staff Bands in
London at an International Brass Weekend celebrating the 120th anniversary of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army. The New York Staff Band will join staff bands from Amsterdam, Canada, Chicago, Germany, Japan and Melbourne at The Royal Albert Hall in London for an unforgettable musical experience which is already sold out.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a memorable evening with The New York Staff Band in Ireland. Seating is limited, so we advise early purchase of tickets to avoid disappointment.
Register your interest by e-mailing ireland@salvationarmy.org.uk, or see the town venue below for further information contacting Iris Corry at 028 9067 5009Follow the links to learn more about:
The Salvation Army New York Staff Band
http://www.nysb.org/SalvationArmyNewYorkStaffBand.htm
The International Staff Band 120th Anniversary Celebrations
http://www.isb120.com/
The New York Staff Band Belfast Concert
DATE: Saturday 28th May 2011
TIME: 7:30pm
TICKETS: £10 (no concessions)
VENUE: Carnmoney Presbyterian Church
248 Carnmoney Road
Newtownabbey
Belfast
BT36 6JZ
Venue on Google maps
Ticket details
Please make cheques payable to ‘The Salvation Army’ for the relevant amount (£10 per ticket), enclose a stamped addressed envelope, including your contact details and post to:
Mrs Iris Corry or Mr Tom Place
The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters
12 Station Mews
Belfast
BT4 1TL
Iris Corry: 028 9067 5009
Tom Place: 028 9188 9262
E-mail: iris.corry@salvationarmy.org.uk
The New York Staff Band Dublin Concert
DATE: Tuesday 31st May 2011
TIME: 8:00pm
TICKETS: €15 (no concessions)
VENUE: The Round Room
Mansion House
2 Dawson Street
Dublin 2
Venue on Google maps
Ticket details
Please make cheques payable to ‘The Salvation Army’ for the relevant amount (€15 per ticket), enclose a stamped addressed envelope, including your contact details and post to:
Major Marjory Parrott
The Salvation Army
York House Lifehouse
Longford Street Little
Dublin 2
Tel: 01 4763 337
E-mail: Marjory.parrott@salvationarmy.ie
The New York Staff Band Londonderry Concert
DATE: Wednesday 1st June 2011
TIME: 7:30pm TICKETS: £8 (no concessions)
VENUE: The Guildhall Guildhall Square Londonderry BT48 6DQ
Please make cheques payable to ‘The Salvation Army’ for the relevant amount (£8 per ticket), enclose a stamped addressed envelope, including your contact details and post to:
Lieutenant Dominic Eaton
The Salvation Army
35 John Street
Londonderry
BT48 6JY
Tel: 028 7126 4895
E-mail: dominic.eaton@salvationarmy.org.uk