Welcome

If you're not already a friend of the band, we hope that you become one by the end of this visit. The band seeks to praise God and witness to the saving power of Jesus through the performance of high quality music. God bless, Ronald Waiksnoris, Bandmaster

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You can be a part of the New York Staff Band's ministry, even if you are not a musician. Your contribution to a New York Staff Band Endowment will help assure that the band continues its mission of excellence in music for the Master.

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123rd Annual Festival

Please join us on April 25, 2010, for our Annual Festival with guest trombone soloist, Joseph Alessi. Click the photo above for more details and to purchase tickets on-line.

 

Hendon Highlights 2010

The New York Staff Band has recently returned from a long weekend in London at the invitation of Hendon Band to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hendon Highlights as well as the 125th anniversary of the Hendon Band. This weekend will certainly be a long remembered highlight on the band calendar. Click here to read the weekend report.

 

Christmas in Brass

Christmas in Brass is the title of a new piece by Gavin Whitehouse premiered by the New York Staff Band and the young musicians of the Times Square Corps during the recent Sunday afternoon Christmas concert. Another first for the NYSB was a joint concert on the Saturday afternoon with the Manhattan School of Music Symphonic Brass Orchestra led by Mark Gould (2nd from left). The afternoon concert included the music of Dr. Harold Burgmayer (left) and Joseph Turrin (right). Click here to read about the weekend Christmas events.

 

NYSB Meets World Series Hero

Among the honorees for the 2009 Salvation Army Greater New York Association Annual Luncheon was New York Yankee star pitcher Andy Pettitte. The band provided music for the event and Mr. Pettitte was gracious enough to make time to meet the band and pause for this photo opportunity.

 

From Kettle Kick-Off to
125th Anniversary Celebration

The New York Staff Band enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Submarine Force Museum and tour the USS Nautilus in New London, CT, while there to help the corps celebrate their 125th Anniversary. The weekend began in Greater New York with the Kettle Kick-Off and ended with a worship service at the Hartford Citadel Corps. Click here to read the weekend report.

 

Future All-Star Weekend 2010

The New York Staff Band's 7th annual Future All-Star Weekend will be held on March 19-21, 2010 and is available to brass players ages of 13-18. Visit the Future All-Star page for the details of the weekend and for application and audition information.

 

New Season Commences in Massachusetts

The New York Staff Band recently concluded their first away weekend for the Fall season in Massachusetts, making stops at Fall River, Lowell and Boston. Read the weekend report here and check our Photo Gallery for additional photos from the weekend.

 

Membership Changes

The New York Staff Band is pleased to announce the following membership changes:

New Members:

• Elisha Moretz - 2nd Baritone
• Captain Brian Clark - Public Relations Secretary

Returning Members:

• Major Steve Ditmer - 2nd Horn

 

NYSB Photo Gallery Updates

We've added two new photo albums with photos from Major Tom Mack's retirement and the 2009 Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings. Check out the them out in our new Photo Gallery.

 

Now Available!

New York, New York

The latest recording of the New York Staff Band is in hand and ready to be shipped. It features the music of Peter Graham, Dorothy Gates, and Goff Richards. For more information and to order, check out our on-line store.

 

NYSB Photo Gallery Launch

Check out the newest addition to the website, a new photo gallery. We're starting small with only a single album, but you can check out some pictures from the 2009 Annual Festival. Check back for more photo albums in the near future.

 

2009 Annual Festival with Steven Mead

We had a great time with guest soloist Steven Mead at our Annual Festival this past May 29. Click here to read a report of the event and then check out some photos in our new photo gallery.

 

 

NYSB Executive Officer

Major Thomas Mack

The New York Staff Band bid farewell to Major Thomas Mack who retired after nearly 40 years of service, most recently as Executive Officer. He has retired to the New York area so we'll look forward to seeing him from time to time at various events. Please join us in wishing him well as he enters this new phase in his life and ministry.

 

Lt. Colonel Kenneth W. Maynor

The New York Staff Band is pleased to announce that Lt. Colonel Kenneth W. Maynor has been appointed as the Executive Officer of the band. "I am humbled and honored to serve as the Executive Officer of the New York Staff Band. I am looking forward to sharing in ministry and fellowship with this premier music force for the honor and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ." Click to read his bio and please join us in welcoming him to the band and in praying for his ministry with us.

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