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New Staff Bandmaster Appointed

November 19, 2007 7 comments

John LamColonel Glen Shepherd, chief secretary, has announced that Deputy Bandmaster John Lam has been appointed as the new bandmaster of the Canadian Staff Band, effective July 1, 2008.

Staff Bandmaster Brian Burditt, who came out of retirement to lead the CSB in August 2006, had committed to giving leadership only until a suitable new bandmaster could be appointed. Currently working as the director of world missions for The Salvation Army’s territorial headquarters in Toronto, Brian has fulfilled his duties with the CSB as an additional commitment during this prolonged period of transition.

A school teacher by profession, John Lam will take on the leadership of the CSB while continuing his duties as corps bandmaster at London Citadel.

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  1. Comment from Graham Bruce, November 30, 2007 6:29pm

    Congratulations John on your new appointment. All of us in the Rupertsland Brass Band here in Winnipeg wish you and the members of the CSB well. We just played a concert on Tuesday evening where we programmed some wonderful SA music-Mid All The Traffic, Hymn for Diana, Jubilee, Songs of Newfoundland. It almost seemed like a good old army festival at times.
    Warm regard,
    Graham Bruce
    Bandmaster, Rupertsland Brass Band

  2. Comment from Keith Pond, December 5, 2007 5:35pm

    John is a great choice for CSB Bandmaster.
    Congratulations to him and the decision makers.

  3. Comment from Gary Compton, December 9, 2007 5:57pm

    Congratulations to John and the CSB!

    I'm sure this will mark the beginning of a long and rewarding relationship filled with great memories and powerful ministry.

    Best,

    Gary Compton
    Tampa FL

  4. Comment from Mike Herriott, December 23, 2007 12:23pm
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    Congratulations to John!

    I ran into Darren Tilley in Toronto the other day and he told me about this. John's an excellent musician and a fine choice to lead such a stellar group!

    All the best and Merry Christmas!!

    Mike Herriott
    Cambridge, ON

  5. Comment from Brian FM Duncan, December 26, 2007 8:27pm

    Congratulations John on your new appointment with the CSB.
    I was just flipping through the net and wanted to read about the CSB as I had not heard it mentioned in many years. Glad to see that you are still involved with the Salvation Army and with Music. Hope you still play Bass Trombone as you were always a most excellent player (if memory serves correct). I am sure you will enjoy your tenure with the band as the Director and wish you all the best.

    Brian Duncan
    Director, MRHS Band
    Charlottetown, PEI

  6. Comment from Jason Follett, February 2, 2008 2:38am

    Congratulations John on your new adventure with the band.
    May you lead them in God's way and will. I look forward to hearing great things from you and the band.

    God bless.

    Jason Follett
    DMUS.
    Sydney, Australia

  7. Comment from Shaun Maxfield, February 15, 2008 7:31pm

    Congratulations John on your appointment as Bandmaster of the Canadian Staff Band. I wish you all the best.

    Shaun Maxfield
    Melbourne Staff Band Quartermaster