Corrections to the book

Unfortunately errors have occurred and I apologies for that, but continued research have also brought reason for corrections.

If you find any incorrect or incomplete information, I will be most grateful to be informed.

Evidence has been found, that the Staff Band was disbanded due to financial reasons.

Page 158:

The Hansen-Jacobsen family came home to Denmark with three sons: Leif, Bent and Daniel, all born in Brazil.

Page 67:

Anecdote on Julius Nielsen. Documentation found, giving small adjustments to the story. See "news on research".

Page 83:

Reference at to Oscar Michelsen is wrong. Should rightly be Christian Thorvald Michelsen, mentioned on pages 32, 39 and more.

Page 129, footnote 42:

Niels Peter Nielsen met the Army in 1891 (see "news on research") and cannot have become an officer before around 1895.

Page 79, line 14:

Adjutant Gunnar Blomberg should be: Adjutant Gustaf Blomberg, who would become field secretary in Sweden. He was the brother of Axel Blomberg.

Thanks to Colonel Sven Nilsson noticing this.

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