The Salvation Army

DANISH STAFF BAND

The book: FIGHTING FOR THE LORD - THE LEGACY

Welcome to the website about the DANISH STAFF BAND of The Salvation Army!

It is not the full story about the band, but a taster to the book FIGHTING FOR THE LORD by Niels Silfverberg, now available in a second extended edition: THE LEGACY. The book tells the fascinating and inspiring story about this remarkable band. The story is sometimes almost unbelievable but tells of a band that not only showed musical excellence but also the finest Christian example.

On this website you find some basic information about the band, the author and the 312 page book, packed with exiting information and photos. The book can be obtained from Amazon and any other major internet bookshop all around the world, and even as e-book.

I hope you will enjoy this website and buy the book about this fantastic band.

Niels Silfverberg

Some comments about the book:

"The book really gives the flavor and adventurous spirit of the Danish Staff Band. It was really moving to read"

Hans Knutzen

"This historical narrative, by Niels Silfverberg, is a must-read for those interested in not only early days of brass banding in the Army, but certainly for a glimpse into the human side of what life was like for those pioneering Salvationists whose legacy endures to this day."

Stan Ewing

"What a wonderful job Niels has done. I admire Niels' eager and thorough research".

Colonel Sven Nilsson (r)

"This is a commendable book that will be of great interest to all who love to learn about the history of brass instruments, brass bands and Salvation Army music and ministry. The book is not a dry "scholarly" read.
I enjoyed it thoroughly”*

Professor, Dr. Ronald W. Holz

"I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and compliment you on your style and choice of historical data. It's a great read!"*

Colonel Robert Redhead

"Very rewarding and interesting to read. Congratulations on a fine job and a very fine documentation of Danish SA brass music."*

Maestro Torgny Hanson

"Great book. Really enjoyed it."*

Music Director Ralph Pearce

"A MUSTHAVE and I recommend this to ANYONE who has even the smallest interest in SA banding!"*

Steef Klepke

"This is both salvation history and music history in a thorough but easily accessible form"*

Major Levi Giversen

* = comments are on the first edition.

UPDATED 8 January 2024