About Us

The band of the Chelmsford Citadel corps of The Salvation Army was formed in about 1886 soon after the arrival of the Army in Chelmsford. It is currently made up of about 35 men and women who give their time freely to the band as a method of attracting others to know the love of God in their lives.

As with all SA corps bands, the bandsmen are drawn from many walks of life. They include a former police officer, a probation officer, a professional musician, a doctor, trading standards officer, an architect, students and others involved financial services. We have also recently welcomed into the band two commissioned SA officers whose appointments make it possible for them to join in with the band's activities.

Over the years the band have featured in a number of big Salvation Army events at Alexandra Palace, the Crystal Palace and the Royal Albert Hall. Under Simon's guidance the band has played at the Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh and the International Centre, Brentwood. They have also been involved in a number of recordings for both local and national radio, the latest being for two editions of the Sunday half hour programme broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 2001. They have also made two CDs in conjunction with the Songster Brigade (or choir) from the corps which have been featured a number of times on BBC radio. Details of the CDs can be found elsewhere on this site.

Like most Salvation Army bands, the Chelmsford Citadel Band is used to performing in a variety of venues ranging from Church halls right up to the Cathedral in Chelmsford. The band also regularly participates in Chelmsford's annual Service of Remembrance in November. As well as playing in all these big venues, every Sunday, like most Army bands, the Chelmsford Citadel Band can be found proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in the street, in a local hospital or at an elderly persons accommodation complex.

Chelmsford Salvation Army Band is proud of its history but does not rest on it but rather uses it as a springboard for the future. It is always seeking to achieve high standards both in its music making as well as in its promulgation of the gospel and looks forward to new opportunities for witness where ever they are. 

Latest News!

Promoted to Glory

Geoff Hart  12th May 2008

We are now worshipping at St Peters College,

Fox Crescent, Melbourne,

Chelmsford

Band Practice Thursday evenings at St Peters

College

@ 8pm

Recording

Copies of the band's latest CD called Go Tell It

is still available.

Click for details.