Govan Salvation Army Community Church

The Govan Senior Band was formed soon after the Corps began back in 1881. The Young People's Band is reported as playing for the first time in January 1912 and with what were called 'YP demonstrations' featuring 'singing', a Singing Company no doubt existed by then also. It was not until 1918 the Govan Songsters emerged, formed by Major Charles Cox from members of the National Songsters (Scotland) who were soldiers at Govan.

Today the Brigade under the leadership of Matt Ramsay contributes, as it has always done, to the spiritual life and worship of Govan Citadel. It also continues to preach the message of Christ to other places. It's most recent 'Alive' tour of South Ontario, Canada, comes in a long list of such campaigns, also including the Netherlands and Norway. While the Brigade may have taken time to establish itself, having done so, it has kept up the pace on both sides of the border - and beyond!

The name of Govan Citadel Band is synonymous with high standards of Salvationism, deportment and music-making.

The Band was formed in 1882 and since that time, men and women from all walks of life have come into contact with the gospel message through the Band’s ministry in music.

The Band has campaigned in Canada, the USA, Denmark and also in the Netherlands on three occasions. In October 2000, the Band returned to Canada to undertake a 12-day tour.

The present Band, maintains a vigorous witness in the area of Govan, in Glasgow, as part of a vibrant family Corps