Canadian Staff Band

Based in Toronto, the Canadian Staff Band of The Salvation Army has established a worldwide reputation for the finest in brass band playing. Wherever the group has gone it has shown its ability to present clearly and convincingly the spirit and significance of great music. Members are selected from officers and employees of The Salvation Army's Ter... ritorial Headquarters for Canada and Bermuda, or from various corps bands located within easy access of Toronto. They have a variety of occupations including sales managers, corporate executives, university students and teachers. From October to June, the CSB makes monthly visits to Salvation Army centres in southern Ontario and throughout Canada. North American engagements have included performances at Walt Disney World in Florida, the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, and a visit to Mexico City, Mexico. Since its formation in 1969, international tours have taken the band to England, Holland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. The band displays its virtuosity by using a widely diversified repertoire including traditional symphonic works from the great masters, reverent meditations based on well-known hymn tunes, brilliant and exciting marches, and selections from the latest in contemporary Christian music. Band members are completely dedicated to The Salvation Army's prime task of winning men and women for the Lord Jesus Christ, and it is in His name that they serve.Read More