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Written by Robert D. Schramm
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Tuesday, 20 September 2011 08:48 |
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The National Capital Band is pleased to welcome Jason Collier into the trombone section. Jason has been hired by the Divisional Music Department as the Regional Music and Arts Director for the Valley. He will be responsible for coordinating and supporting Salvation Army music programs in places such as Harrisonburg, Winchester and Charlottesville, Virginia. Jason’s twin brother, Joel, also joined the band this season as principal euphonium.
Unfortunately, the band has to say farewell a member of the horn section. Andy Bulla is an active-duty member of the US Air Force and will be deployed to north Africa on 1 October 2011. During the time that he has been stationed in the Washington area he has been a consistent musical and spiritual benefit to that band’s ministry. The band solicits your prayers for his safety as he fulfills his military duty.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 11:48 |
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Written by Robert D. Schramm
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011 10:35 |
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The National Capital Band (Bandmaster Dr. Steve Kellner) begins the 2011 – 2012 season by welcoming a number of new members. In a new initiative for this season, intended to clarify and formalize to some degree the requirements for membership in the band, each member and potential member received an invitation email from the band’s executive officer, Major James Allison, in August.
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Written by Robert D. Schramm
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Thursday, 28 October 2010 20:11 |
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We are saddened to report that Bandmaster James B. Anderson passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, 28 October 2010 in Dallas, Texas. In a message to the band, Bandmaster Steve Kellner wrote:
“Although we all knew this day would come and we rejoice that Jim is no longer suffering, it is sad to see such a warrior for God struck down in his prime, especially so close to the death of another such warrior, Major Dan Delaney. But Jim's example over the last couple of years is something that will continue to influence all of us profoundly for the rest of our lives. Certainly no man was ever more ready and willing to go if it was the Lord's will. We would do well to reflect on our own readiness and willingness, both to face death and to live out our faith boldly, as we mourn Jim's death and celebrate his entry into heaven.”
Bandmaster Anderson will be buried by the family in a private ceremony on Friday, 29 October, and a memorial service with Major James Allison officiating, will be held in Dallas on Sunday, 31 October.
Please pray for Christina, Esther, Lois and Tim, and those who will minister to them in the coming days.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 October 2010 20:18 |
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Written by Robert D. Schramm
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Monday, 13 September 2010 10:56 |
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The National Capital Band begins the 2010-2011 season with several personnel changes and additions, including a new bandmaster and seven new players.
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Last Updated on Monday, 13 September 2010 14:55 |
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Written by Robert D. Schramm
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Friday, 18 June 2010 07:17 |
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Major James Allison, Executive Officer, has announced that Dr. Steve Kellner has been appointed as Bandmaster of the National Capital Band.
Kellner's assumption of the baton, following Bandmaster James Anderson, who announced his retirement at the annual Band Dinner in May, coincides with his employment as an Assistant Divisional Music Director at the Salvation Army's divisional headquarters in Washington, D.C.
He brings a high level of musicianship and knowledge to the podium, having spent 25 years as a member of military bands, including 11 years as the principal euphonium with the United States Marine Band, known as the "President's Own". He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Catholic University in Washington and is an instructor at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore and the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland.
The band looks forward to entering a new era under the leadership of Bandmaster Kellner.
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