Salvation Army New York Staff Band. Internet photo.
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor Blogfinger.net. 8/30/2024
If you love exceptional brass bands, be sure to experience the Salvation Army Weekend in OG sponsored by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. The Salvation Army New York Staff Band will be visiting us.
This band was founded in 1887 to “serve God through music.” But what you need to know is that this band is known for making superb music.
I don’t know the program, but, for no other reason, go hear them play outdoors and in the Great Auditorium on Saturday Sept. 7 in the Boardwalk Pavilion at 7 pm and during the Sunday morning worship at the GA Sept. 8 at 10:30 am .
I have heard them before in the Grove, so if you enjoy first rate musicianship, go hear them next week.
The most unique aspect of their appearance this summer is that they asked to have one of their concerts outdoors on our boards. These concerts are free. There is a rain date in the GA.
Here is a sample of this group’s playing: