Joyful sound!

Salvationist looks ahead to the upcoming engagements for the International Staff Band and International Staff Songsters

THE International Staff Band (ISB) and the International Staff Songsters (ISS) exist to spread the message of Christ through music. They aim for the highest standards of Salvation Army music-making and each year go to a wide range of places for regular weekend visits, presenting concerts, sharing testimonies and leading worship. As well as their recent albums, Powerhouse by the ISB and Blessings by the ISS, you can hear the ISS’s repertoire in the monthly Salvationist Radio show Sing to the Lord with the ISS – visit salvationist.org.uk/ radio for more information.

Both groups will play a prominent part in Together 2023, which will take place from 14 to 16 July at Fairfield Halls in Croydon. The event will bring together the commissioning of new Salvation Army officers, territorial congress and Symphony Sounds into one weekend.

Where else can you listen to each ensemble in the year ahead? Salvationist provides a quick guide to their upcoming engagements.

For more information about the International Staff Songsters, visit salvationarmy.org.uk/international-staff-songsters

For more information about the International Staff Band, visit theisb.com

New York Staff Band

This month the territory is hosting a short visit from the New York Staff Band (NYSB). After the band visit Sale, Birmingham Citadel and Norwich, they will team up with the ISB for a joint festival on Saturday 25 March at Regent Hall. On Sunday 26 March, the NYSB, the ISB and the ISS will be joining together for Musicians Day at William Booth College. Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main will lead the day, which is open to music leaders and musicians to share in worship and conversation. Tickets cost £15, which includes lunch. To register, visit bit.ly/41iARVc

International Staff Songsters

11 and 12 March Paisley Citadel

22 and 23 April Tunbridge Wells

20 May Welcome to the High Council

(Westminster Central Hall)

14, 15 and 16 July Together 23 (Fairfield Halls, Croydon)

3 September Welcome to the General TBC

16 and 17 September Carmarthen and Llanelli

6, 7 and 8 October Copenhagen Temple, Denmark

18 and 19 November Wellingborough

5 December Territorial Carol Concert (Royal Albert Hall)

International Staff Band

25 March ISB and NYSB (Regent Hall)

22 and 23 April Harpenden

20 May Welcome to the High Council

(Westminster Central Hall)

14, 15 and 16 July Together 23 (Fairfield Halls, Croydon)

3 September Welcome to the General TBC

23 and 24 September North Shields

28 and 29 October Bolton Citadel

25 and 26 November Hadleigh Temple

5 December Territorial Carol Concert (Royal Albert Hall)