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NOVEMBER 2, 2019 – The New York Staff Band was absolutely thrilled to host the world’s #1 ranked brass
band, the Cory Band, for their first EVER concert in New York City at the Centennial Memorial Temple. We had a
blast getting to know the members of Cory, and to be able play alongside them for a few pieces was fantastic!
There were people that attended the concert from far and wide – here are some of their thoughts on the
concert experience:
PHILIP HARPER
CONDUCTOR, CORY BAND
It was a fantastic way for us to end our USA
tour. The welcome we received from the
NYSB was warm and enthusiastic, the venue
was breathtaking, and the musical friendship
and camaraderie - led by the tireless Derek
Lance - will be remembered by all at Cory
for a very long time. Additionally, to be able
to play our Romeo and Juliet set for the very
last time (we probably did it 20 times in 12
months) with Bernstein’s Somewhere, a few
miles from where West Side Story was set,
was fabulously poignant. A brilliant night!
TOM HUTCHINSON
PRINCIPAL CORNET, CORY BAND
Although I have never been a member of
the Salvation Army myself, I have many
close friends that are, and I have had a close
connection to the SA for some time now.
It was therefore a great honor to hear that
we’d be performing with the NYSB on the
last night of our USA tour, in the Centennial
Memorial Temple in New York. The concert
was every bit as special as I expected. An
almost packed house, many of whom
flew thousands of miles just to watch the
concert, were treated to a set from each
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band, before joining forces for the last three
items. I actually think I knew more people in
the audience at that concert than any other
that I’ve played in, ever! It was the perfect
way to finish a brilliant tour and I know this
concert will live long in the memory
of everyone from Cory.
HELEN WILLIAMS
FLUGEL HORN, CORY BAND
We were made to feel so welcome by all
members of the NYSB and it was such an
honor to join them on stage for part of the
concert. A fantastic venue and such a warm,
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