The Salvation Army New York Staff Band's 126th Annual Festival held at the Centennial Memorial Temple on April 26, 2015 Featuring the New York Staff Band, Bramwell Tovey and Sara Groves.
There is so much amazing music by NYSB available on You Tube. I live in Yorkshire UK which is the home of many brilliant bands (I am a Vice President of one of them) but NYSB has a special something which is captivating. I have just come across this video and have been thrilled by the inclusion of Ray Steadman Allen's 'Christ is the answer' with Bramwell Tovey as the wonderful soloist. Many years ago my wife and I were privileged to host Ray in our home when he was guest conductor for a reunion weekend of the local Salvation Army Band of which I was Bandmaster. Ray was of course an absolutely outstanding musician but he was so modest and encouraging. It was a joy to be in his presence.
Is anyone playing "Minneapolis 4" anymore? Also the Ball arrangements? How about Star Lake? Especially Star Lake appealed to Army youngsters who wanted to enroll in camp
