Graham
Lamplough assumed responsibility of the band in January 2007. He is a fourth
generation Salvationist and worships at the corps with his wife and family. He is Head of Music at a large 11-18 comprehensive school in
Birmingham Citadel Band is one of the largest brass bands in The Salvation Army. Its current membership is nearly forty musicians. Serving members are all dedicated Christians and are very much committed to spreading the Christian gospel through the medium of the brass band. Their time is given voluntarily and, as well as Sunday worship, they generously give of their time for rehearsals and musical festivals.
A wide variety of occupations is represented, including teachers, tradesmen,
salesmen, managers, accountants, not to mention students that are studying at
the local
The band is very much part of the evangelical programme of the corps and is regularly seen and heard participating in the open-air witness in the Bull Ring, city centre area. We are justly proud of the fact that we still march the streets of our city and present a vital and relevant open-air ministry as part of our corps outreach.
As well as the participation in Sunday worship, the band has a busy programme of concerts and festivals, but also recognises the importance of the outreach to the elderly and ill by visiting homes and hospitals each Sunday.
Highlights of the band’s activities, including a tour to the
Graham
Lamplough assumed responsibility of the band in January 2007. He is a fourth
generation Salvationist and worships at the corps with his wife and family. He is Head of Music at a large 11-18 comprehensive school in