Since 1878, The Salvation Army (founded 1865 in London) has brass bands in worldwide regions comprised of over 50,000 plus registered and growing volunteer Bandsmen linked to their charitable work. Other types of bands and choral members also participate. These musicians share their talents in public places during the calendar year becoming more visible during Christmas which has become a part of seasonal customs, parades and immortalized in film/tv. More info here: salvationarmy-socal.org
The Salvation Army’s Mariachi Rayos del Sol is composed of children from the downtown Los Angeles region since 2018. Ranging from violins to guitarrons, these young musicians play traditional and modern song’s that are sure to charm. There’s no doubt that Los Rayos del Sol will captivate their audiences hearts.