The Salvation Army Hempstead Citadel Corps

MUSIC PROGRAMS

THE
PRAISE TEAM

Over the past few years, the Hempstead Praise Team has evolved into a regularly participating music force at the Hempstead Citadel Corps. It is a welcome addition to the other musical styles presented in our worship services, resulting in a musically diverse setting that appeals to every member of the congregation. In its more contemporary style, the group features vocalists, synthesizer, piano, drums, and bass guitar. The group rehearses weekly and is used to lead the congregation in contemporary style singing. If you would like to participate in this group, let us know by filling out the contact form on the main page!

BANDMASTER
CHRISTOPHER WARD

THE
HEMPSTEAD CITADEL BAND

The Salvation Army has been using the brass band for over a century because of its mobility and flexibility. Continuing in this tradition, the Hempstead Citadel Band maintains a full brass band ensemble in the British brass band tradition, featuring cornets, tenor horns, euphoniums, baritones, trombones, and tubas. The group rehearses weekly and is used as accompaniment to congregational singing and special music presentations.


Click here for more information on Brass Bands in The Salvation Army.

SONGSTER LEADER
MAJOR THOMAS MACK

THE
HEMPSTEAD CITADEL SONGSTERS

The Hempstead Citadel Songsters (choir) is a music-reading vocal ensemble that sings in four part harmony. They rehearse weekly and perform in the Sunday morning worship service, as well as sing during festivals and special events.

MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

"Teach a child to blow a horn, and he'll never blow a safe." This famous quote by The Salvation Army's founder William Booth speaks to the value of teaching children commitment, pride, determination, and self-worth through the discipline of music instruction, practice, and group participation.

The Hempstead Citadel Corps offers a wide array of music instruction for children, including music theory, private lessons in a number of instruments, piano instruction, kids choir and beginner brass.