Risen King ” by Andrew Wainwright , “ The Conqueror ” by Marcus Venables , and “ For the Beauty of the Earth ” by Dorothy Gates , which featured Daniel Wajda on Flugel Horn . Then we got to hear a testimony from NYSB first cornet and Long Island ’ s own , James Dorce , who is a college student studying music education at Queens College . James picked up a brass instrument for the first time in a Salvation Army Corps building and is a product of the music programs in Nassau County , and the Westbury Corps .
James spoke of the legacy of music teachers , Soldiers , and Officers who encouraged him as a promising musician . The NYSB then played Kevin Norbury ’ s “ Aubade ”. After a devotional from Lt . Colonel Kathleen Steele , the first half closed with the test piece , “ The Essence of Time ” by Peter Graham .
The second half of the program kicked off with “ New York , New York ”, and “ Sky Full of Stars ”. We then had a front row seat to the Hempstead Youth & Teen Dance Company who brought the house down with their hip-hop moves and youthful smiles . Honestly , it was quite difficult to follow their act with Aaron VanderWeele playing the reflective euphonium solo , “ A Little Prayer ”, but he managed .
On Sunday morning , the band traveled to Hempstead Citadel for worship . Sunday mornings at a local Corps are the best moments with The New York Staff Band . The band joins local forces and gathers to worship and the spirit moves in our midst , and this Sunday was no different . The band played preliminary music items “ Churchbury ” by Richard Phillips , “ Still ” by Andrew Blyth , and “ My Comfort and Strength ” by Brian Bowen . There was such a wonderful spirit at the Hempstead Corps , and everyone was very welcoming . Before our Executive Officer Lt . Colonel Kathleen Steele brought the message , the band played Brian Bowen ’ s “ Consecration ”. Something that has become somewhat of a tradition for the NYSB now , we closed the worship service with Kevin Larsson ’ s “ They Shall Come from the East ”.
The ministry weekend concluded with members of the NYSB joining our Territorial Leaders at Kensico Cemetery to honor those who have gone before us in service .
The NYSB looks forward to upcoming opportunities to serve our great Territory and to point others to Jesus Christ through music . It is an honor to serve Him in this way .
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