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Last Updated 1/11/2010 |
NYSB Repertoire & Rehearsal Playlists
January 14-18, 2010
Hendon Highlights, England
March 19-21, 2010
Future All-Star Weekend
April 25, 2010
Annual Festival
May 7-9, 2010
Dayton Kroc Center Dedication
May 19, 2010
Nassau County
December 5-6, 2009
Christmas
November 21-22, 2009
Southern New England
October 23-25, 2009
Massachusetts
New York, New York
Now Available
The latest recording of the New York Staff Band features the music of Peter Graham, Dorothy Gates and Goff Richards.
The following recordings are
Now Available on iTunes:
Christmas Rejoicing
My Song of Songs
New York Snapshots
God and Country
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
Endowments
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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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