The Japan Staff Band (Hajime Suzuki) were one of eight Salvation Army Staff Bands to visit England for the International Staff Band's 120 year celebrations. Prior to these celebrations Japan was subjected to earthquakes and associated tsunamis which caused widespread and severe destruction. This nearly caused Bandmaster Suzuki to cancel the visit as it was almost impossible to bring the band together for rehearsals but fortunately his perseverance saw them attend and their impact, particularly in the afternoon concert in the Royal Albert Hall, was sensational and very emotional as you will see in the video.
5 сен 2024
