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1. THE RED SHIELD Henry Goffin arr. Bird 3.18 2. LIGHT-WALK Barrie Gott 3.42 3. A PSALM OF PRAISE James Curnow 6.30 4. SHARE MY YOKE Joy Webb/Ivor Bosanko arr. Bowen 3.44 5. THE PROCLAMATION OF CHRISTMAS Stephen Bulla 5.58 6. DECK THE HALL Barrie Gott arr. Bowen 1.36 7. A STARRY NIGHT Joy Webb arr. Mackereth 2.35 8. CHRISTMAS CALYPSO Peter Graham arr. Bowen 4.18 9. THE CALL OF THE RIGHTEOUS Leslie Condon arr. Bowen 7.49 10. KEEP ME PRAISING Andrew Mackereth 3.16 11. OUR FATHER Gordon Camsey arr. Rayner 2.34 12. TIME TO SHINE Andrew Mackereth 2.55

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THE RED SHIELD DIRECTOR OF MUSIC LIEUTENANT COLONEL GRAHAM O JONES MBE The classic Henry Goffin parade march The Red Shield dates from 1928 and has all the imperious and DMA MMUS FTCL FRSA ARCM PSM bombastic hallmarks of that time. The composer hails from and was the father of another fine composer Salvationist composer, Sir Dean Goffin. The title refers to the red shield of badge and the music is based on an early day Salvation Army chorus associated with the words 'I’m Glad I’m in the Lieutenant Colonel Graham Jones started his Army Music, Kneller Hall as Officer Commanding the Army, The Yellow, Red and Blue'. The red shield was an iconic symbol for members of the armed forces during military career as a musician in the Royal Artillery Training Development Team. and after World War I through its association with food, friendship and support on the frontline. Band, where he studied the harp under the world- renowned harpist Maria Kachinska. In August 2001 Major Jones achieved his life- LIGHT-WALK long ambition by being appointed Director of In 1981 Graham was selected to become a Bandmaster Music, Coldstream Guards - a position unequalled in Light-Walk takes its title from an old spiritual song entitled Walking in the Light. Sheffield-born Barrie Gott and he attended the Bandmaster’s Course in 1981 at Army music. incorporates all of his jazz training and experience into this romp for band. Whilst it is similar in vein to his the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall for highly innovative Daniel, this is the most effective translation of big band scoring and style onto a concert band you are ever likely to hear. three years. The culmination of his efforts produced Having received his Master of Music degree from prizes for composition and orchestration and the University of Reading, Major Jones went on to Barrie is vastly experienced as a performer and composer and is musical director of the Queensland Pops resulted in his first appointment as Bandmaster of gain his Doctorate of Music Arts (DMA) with the Orchestra. He was the recipient of the 2004 Frank Wright Medal for services to banding in . From the 16th/5th The Queens Royal Lancers, during which University of Salford, graduating in the summer moment this arrangement burst onto the scene it was an instant hit! time he was made a Member of the British Empire of 2006. Major Jones is the first Army Director of for his outstanding service to the Regiment. Music to gain a DMA. He is much in demand as a A PSALM OF PRAISE lecturer, adjudicator and conductor both in Europe In 1994 he was commissioned in the rank of Captain and the United States and he has recently been guest The title track for this recording takes its inspiration from Psalm 100 entitledA Psalm of Praise. James Curnow and was appointed as Director of Music, The conductor at Leigh University, Pennsylvania, USA. was probably the first Salvationist to achieve success as a composer/arranger for both brass and symphonic bands. A lifelong Salvationist, James continues to arrange and edit music alongside his duties as Composer-in- Lowland Band of the Scottish Division. Residence on the staff of Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. In December 2007 Major Jones was appointed Senior In 1997 he moved to the Band of the Light Division Director of Music and in May 2008 he was promoted This piece rapidly became an established brass band classic since its introduction by Chicago Montclair Band based in Winchester, Hampshire. Three years later he to Lieutenant Colonel becoming Senior Director of (now Norridge Citadel) during their visit to London for the 1978 International Congress. was promoted to Major and posted to Headquarters Music, Household Division.

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THE BAND The tone poem finds inspiration in eth hymn tune Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven, which in turn is derived OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS from words of Psalm 100. The music is skilfully woven around a variety of melodic fragments before being combined to form an explosive presentation of the full melody near the end.

This new transcription by the composer gives even greater grandeur and prominence to the melody, set as a The regiment was formed in 1650 by George Monck, a During its long and distinguished existence, the band cantus firmus amid the densely contrapuntal outer texture. General in Oliver Cromwell’s 'New Model Army' and has achieved a worldwide reputation for excellence. can therefore claim to be one of the oldest regiments In addition to musical duties, it has a medical role in SHARE MY YOKE in the world. In 1661, shortly after the restoration of wartime, which was exercised over the period of the the monarchy, they were re-commissioned by King first Gulf conflict. Major Joy Webb is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and creative voices of The Salvation Army. Charles II as Household Troops and from the town From the earliest days of the Joystrings phenomenon, her ability to write melody and lyrics with a clear of Coldstream, which lies just inside Scotland near It was on Sunday 18 June 1944 that the greatest message has ensured a vast number of her songs have reached far beyond their intended audience. So it is with Berwick-Upon-Tweed where it was first formed. tragedy in the history of the band occurred. The Share My Yoke, originally composed as a song for choir, the lyrics talk honestly about times in our lives when band was playing in the Guards Chapel, Wellington things seem to get on top of us. From the earliest days the Regiment had drummers Barracks when a German VI flying bomb struck it. and a 'Band of Music' from 1742. This was in fact Over 120 people were killed, including the Director The chorus reassures us that there is help on hand in words taken from St Matthew Chapter 11: eight civilian musicians who were hired by the month of Music Major Windram and five musicians. Despite by Officers of the Regiment to provide music for the this disaster, the band continued to function and Share my yoke and find that I am joined with you. Changing of the Guard. When, in 1785, the musicians followed the Allied Forces to Europe after D Day. Your slightest movement I shall feel and be there too! were asked to perform at an aquatic excursion to Share my yoke and come the way that I must go! Greenwich, they declined on the grounds that the Since 1945, the band has performed worldwide, In our togetherness my peace you'll know; performance was 'incompatible with their several including tours to North America, Japan and respectable and private engagements'. This was too Australasia and has achieved international acclaim The world beholding us will see it so! much for the officers who asked the Duke of York, when it played the American National Anthem in Colonel of the Regiment, for a regular attested band. the forecourt of Buckingham Palace following the THE PROCLAMATION OF CHRISTMAS He agreed, and from Hanover in sent 12 September 11th disasters. musicians under the direction of Music Major C.G. Wind and brass players on both sides of the Atlantic will be all too familiar with the works of Stephen Bulla Eley. The date of the band’s formation was 16 May The Band of the Coldstream Guards has now been in who has entered his third decade as Staff Arranger to ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band and 1785. The band's establishment today is 48 musicians existence for over 200 years of continuous military White House Orchestra and is responsible for the production of music that encompasses countless styles and plus the Director of Music. service, which makes it one of the oldest military instrumental combinations, most of which are performed for Presidential functions and visiting dignitaries bands in the world. in Washington DC.

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This skilful arrangement is typical of his expansive, jazz-influenced style and features the carols Hark The 'Two main ideas form the basis: the noble summons of the trumpet and the tune When the Roll is Called Herald Angels Sing, Ding Dong Merrily On High, The First Nowell, While Shepherds Watched and Angels From Up Yonder. The layout of these two thoughts falls into three main sections: A) a summons of the trumpet: a The Realms Of Glory. mystical procession of saints and martyrs of bygone days: B) A pastoral: lyrical music typifying the morning ‘eternal, bright and fair:’ C) A more exciting finale, including the urgent and serious question;Are You Washed DECK THE HALL in The Blood of the Lamb?'

This second piece from the pen of Barrie Gott is somewhat contrasted in style yet lacks none of the creativity The music is uncompromising, thought-provoking and scintillating. and wit. Here he turns his attention to the traditional carol melody which has its origins in 18th Century Wales. KEEP ME PRAISING

A STARRY NIGHT Keep Me Praising was written for the inaugural rehearsal of The Salvation Army Symphonic Wind Ensemble in 1994. The piece is based on two well-known hymn-tunes Sing Hosanna and Praise My Soul, The King Of As the second Joy Webb original on the recording, this arrangement features a simple Christmas song whose Heaven. The title is derived from a line of the first tune which says Give Joy In My Heart, Keep Me Praising. popularity is such that it was recently voted the most well-known Christmas carol by listeners of a mainstream classical music station. OUR FATHER

CHRISTMAS CALYPSO For many years, Gordon Camsey served as bass trombonist with The of The Salvation Army. Whilst his compositional output was fairly small, he has written a number of catchy melodies to existing The talented Dr Peter Graham lends his considerable arranger’s skill to a humorous treatment of the spiritual words. This plaintive melody was written to be sung to the words of the Lord’s Prayer. Arranger Iain Rayner’s song The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy. Amongst the fun and games you may hear references to another sensitive setting compliments the reflective mood perfectly. popular tune The Peanut Vendor. TIME TO SHINE THE CALL OF THE RIGHTEOUS If Busby Berkeley had ever been engaged to produce a show-stopping finale to the accompaniment of the The epic,The Call of The Righteous is certainly one of the most popular works by the late Major Leslie Condon. Sunday school song: Jesus Bids Us Shine, I’d like to think it would sound something like this! This up-tempo It was written for Tottenham Citadel Band (now Enfield Citadel) in the early 1960s and was published in 1966. swing number was written for the Melbourne Staff Band tour of the in 2001. Keen eared The largely programmatic work is best described by the composer himself in his score note: listeners might be able to spot references to the Neighbours theme tune and Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport.

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