Issue 34 - September 2011 encouraging innovation and creativity providing resources developing good practice building and enhancing relationships Welcome Contents As you might well expect, I still have echoes of ISB 120 going through my mind. The crowds that gathered, the bands that played, the new music we heard, the touring staff bands, the massed staff bands at the Publishing news Royal Albert Hall, the atmosphere of thousands of The latest in publications here at MMU. Salvationists and friends on the Mall. All of these things were truly magnificent! But what of the legacy of such an event? I have no doubt in my mind that through it all was the mission of the Army. Easy to say , I know, but we do throw around the word ‘mission’ Events very conveniently these days. However, there were many at the ‘120’ event who had not been Write-ups of overseas music schools, to a Salvation Army event for some time, who had TMS 2011 in pictures, Yorkshire School of apparently left the army behind them, but they were Creative Arts, New Horizons, plus update report on the Life of Lynda fund. there at the concert, watching the march on Sunday afternoon, being reminded and being influenced. People who ‘used to’, and, people who ‘want to’. A couple (non-army) visiting England from Germany happened to walk past the Royal Albert Hall, and enquired as to what Spotlight... was happening. Following a brief conversation with some Salvationists from Sheffield An insight into Professional Trumpeter Citadel (who happened to have two spare tickets), they enjoyed in their words ‘an Anthony Thompson, interview with amazing day’. I got home on Sunday evening following a reception for all staff bands, composer Paul Sharman and a tribute to and had a chat with my next door neighbours (non church- goers), who said to me, Terry Camsey. ‘Loved the bands going down the Mall today. It was a real thrill to see’. There are many stories like this that could be told about this special weekend. So for me it has been the biggest highlight of my ISB time; great to meet everyone, fantastic to take part, but more than that, in many ways, mission – accomplished! Other International Staff Sections’ Itinerary. It is encouraging to be hearing reports from our summer schools up and down the Territory. My summer included Territorial Music School (biggest numbers for some years), Yorkshire School of Christian Arts, which I enjoyed immensely and a visit to the Scotland Music School. It was clear that there were some great things happening through all the activities and great to see the enthusiasm and real commitment of the young people in our Territory.

It seems that the round of rehearsals, concerts and weekends are upon us already. I have already visited Sheffield Citadel (retirement of bandsman Alf Wileman) and, amongst other engagements, will be at Liverpool Walton (Music School in a Day) and Bangor Corps (Band Weekend) soon.

It was sad, following his article in the previous Newsletter, to hear of the passing of our friend Terry Camsey. In this issue there is a tribute from Peter Cooke.

I hope you enjoy this issue of the MMU Newsletter and I will be pleased to hear from you if you wish to have an item included in a future edition.

Thank you for your continued support. The Assistant Territorial Music Director

For many of us ‘ISB 120’ will remain as one of those ‘once in a also led the weekend at lifetime’ events. The many aspects of the weekend will continue Stowmarket Corps which to be with us individually and as a movement during the future featured the ministry days. I had the privilege of travelling with the Melbourne Staff from the YP sections Band prior to the weekend for their UK tour. Bandmaster Ken and the Songsters. The energy and Waterworth had brought a daring and unique programme presentation from the music sections was very encouraging which saw most of the second half choreographed. He had and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with them. also commissioned some great new works for the band which I really enjoyed and appreciated. Pieces such as Steven Bulla’s This summer I had the privilege of being part of Territorial brilliant Tunesmith Overture, which celebrated the song-writing Music School. I never take being part of such a special week for talents of Major Howard Davies, and Roger Trigg’s powerful granted and am blessed by the energy and enthusiasm of the Atonement brought a real energy to a brilliant programme. The students. many people around the Territory who heard the band were visibly uplifted and blessed by their ministry. These works, It seems that composers never rest (!) and during the holiday along with a number included during the ‘ISB 120’ weekend, period many seem compelled not to rest, but write and send will be included in our Judd Street Collection in future editions their work into the office for consideration! My inbox appears so watch this space for their release dates! to have a raft of new compositions during August and so we have some interesting and enjoyable music being reviewed Just before the summer break I was invited by Bandmaster Norry and hopefully published in the future. I hope you will enjoy Smith to lead the band rehearsal at Winton, Bournemouth. The the selection of pieces presented below, as always we strive to band continues to do well and have a good number of younger continue publishing music that will aid your corps in ministry. players. Pieces included Glorifico Aeturnum and St. Clements. I Upcoming Publications from MMU

Unity Series - October 2011 General Series - December 2011 (Five-part scoring, concert pitch parts and demonstration CD available - (Full band scoring - 3 issues per year) 3 issues per year)

March - Impulsion (Ian Clarke) Festival March - Saved and kept! (Noel Jones) Kids Alive! (Ian Feltwell) Song Setting - Softly and tenderly (William Broughton) Hymn Tune Arrangement - Trentham (Stuart Watson) Euphonium Solo - More like thee (Craig Woodland) Samba - The fruit of the Spirit (Kevin Larsson) Song Setting - My Tribute (Ralph Pearce)

Triumph Series - November 2011 Judd Street Collection - September 2011 (Scored for 13 parts, ideal for a smaller band ensemble - 3 issues per year) (Full band scoring, sold as separate pieces - up to 8 titles per year)

March Medley - Heavenward (William Gordon) Cwm Rhondda (Noel Brooks) Garden of my heart (Terry Camsey) Trombone Feature - You know that we love you! (Kenneth Downie) My life, my all (Andrew Mackereth) Servants of God (Steven Ponsford) Horn Solo - You love me (Paul Sharman) Purpose (Paul Sharman)

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It was my privilege to be part of the team at The reflections evening was a very special Worthy of mention also, is the song-writing YSCA this summer. The beautiful setting of night for everyone and in a relaxed but composing group, which had twenty Ackworth School provided the backdrop for powerful way, many commitments were five students engaged in writing lyrics, a great week together. Offering brass, vocal, made by the young people and staff. We composing melodies, or arranging. The five dance, YSCA TV (drama & technical) and truly felt blessed. groups all gave a short performance in the sport as main studies, this week showed final session. My thanks to David Bailey the diversity of talent we have and how it The organising of this week has to be (Doncaster Corps), for his help and support can work together. Other options available commended and thanks go to Ryan in leading this. included worship, art, song-writing and Wileman (Divisional Youth Officer) and his timbrels. team for all their preparation and sensitive The final celebration, held at the school, was handling of all aspects of the school. exactly that, a celebration of all the week The Bible focus for the week was a study had been, reflecting the fun, the worship, of the Beatitudes; their meaning, and The technical and media resources were the learning, the sense of belonging and implications on our daily living. This was an also excellent. Some really first class visuals the excitement of being part of something extremely rewarding time for all of us and were produced over the week. that can make a difference. was a running theme through everything that happened during the week. It was good to see Divisional staff supporting Whether it was brass, vocal, timbrels, during the week, as well as a visit from dance, art, sport or media, we were all Evening activities were excellent and very Territorial Youth Officers Majors Mark celebrating the same thing...that we are well planned, including a eurovision talent and Andrea Sawyer, who shared in bible anointed and appointed to serve, by God’s night, a medieval night (complete with study and the other activities, but more grace, power and love. costumes – well, I tried my best!) and a quiz importantly, made themselves available to night. the young people. Report by Derick Kane

Citadel Band for their annual Pre-Contest This will be the band’s 65th consecutive Enfield Citadel Band Festival on Friday 14th October in St John's band contest weekend event. It all started Pre-Contest Festival Smith Square, Westminster. in 1947, when Band Secretary Vic Jakeway got the ball rolling with a ‘Meet the People’ A special guest soloist from New York Broadway lead trumpeter Chris Jaudes will event over the band contest weekend will be appearing alongside Enfield be jetting in as guest soloist for the event. (National Championships) and by 1960 this Chris is a highly skilled instrumentalist who had evolved to a Friday night pre-contest has fused many facets of playing into his festival. career. As a commercial musician, he is featured on many commercials, film scores This tradition, heritage and tremendous and is regarded as the first call 'screamer' opportunity of musical outreach is one that trumpet player. His background is within the current Enfield Citadel Band and its Salvation Army banding, although he Bandmaster, Jonathan Corry, feel privileged regularly performs in the all star Brass Band to be a part of and are determined to of Battle Creek as soloist. His discography continue. is considerable within the musical/ commercial field and his recent solo CD along with the New York Staff Band has tickets available from www.sjss.org.uk pushed boundaries. Feature - Anthony Thompson

My name is Anthony Thompson.

I am a professional trumpeter working mostly in So, those instincts I try to follow when I pray are now orchestras, but also in solo performances, recording instincts I try to follow when I play in worship! sessions, TV and radio. It’s a nice life! I live in Castleford, near Leeds in West Yorkshire. I have (nearly!) always been My dear friend, Nigel Swinford says: a member of Castleford Salvation Army and it was here that I started to play the cornet and joined the junior ‘Worship at its most pure and profound is offering band and singing company. Having said that, my mum Christ to God. We contemplate Christ, we identify wih insists that I would kick her in time to whatever music Christ, i.e. consider our redemption, and then we offer she was listening to during pregnancy, so some musical all of that to God. We don’t offer ourselves; we offer initative must have been innate! I’ve always struggled God what delights him most of all, namely his Son. As to separate so-called Christian from secular music - they musicians we need to keep this in the forefront of our both use God’s creative system, after all. Likewise, I see all minds. We can get seriously distracted by the idea that my trumpeting these days as worship, no matter what the we are presenting our performance to God - giving him a setting, no matter who composed the music. concert, if you like. No, our gifts are preistly tools which prepare the sacrifice and they must not distract from the More recently I came to a realisation that if I want to substance of what is offered, which is Christ’. be a practicing Christian, perhaps I could practise this too. Perhaps I could try different structures of praying, perhaps I could find ways to support my Bible reading to I realise, dear reader, that this may seem distant from get more out of it, and perhaps I could free myself from your own experience. But I didn’t arrive at this expression the restaints of printed music - ‘Sing to the Lord a new suddenly. In fact, I’m still a long way from arriving. It is a song!’ journey, but an enjoyable one; and I do have some practical advice. The way I started was to choose some easy and When I pray, I try to listen to whatever instincts pop into familiar slow worship song. Using your instrument or my head and follow them. Some of these are my instincts voice, find a single note that fits the harmony. If you listen and some are of him. However, I often find that God backs carefully, you’ll find that you have the inbuilt ability to up the more important instincts in some way. So it was spot when it doesn’t fit and when it does. At these times, with worship, when three men apporached me together just shift to another adjacent note and back again. It’s (bandmaster, corps officer, worship group leader) to often a semitone down or a tone up, or vice versa. In our discuss the possibility of my playing a few ‘wrong notes’! worship group we often use this technique, so I might play Believe me, this is true! The bandmaster said that if I felt in roughly the range of an alto voice, whilst the saxaphone something stirring, maybe in the last verse of a hymn or trombone might play in the tenor range. for example, maybe I could shut the tune book once in a while and go with it. The worship leader said that when Finally, the golden rule of improvising in public - if you I play with the group, I should feel free to express things can’t make it better, don’t play at all! that are not necessarily pleasant (much music in worship is sugary sweet, but life is not). The officer gave me Reprinted from the new ALOVE resource ‘I worship at The permission even to get it wrong trying, in case it opened Salvation Army’. If you would like a copy please e-mail up something more of God. [email protected] www.salvationarmy.org.uk/alove CMI 2011 has an ‘international’ flair by Joe Caddy

The sound of music once again descended the Blood, written by Paul Lovatt-Cooper upon Camp Wonderland as students for the International Staff Band’s 120th arrived for the 77th edition of Central Anniversary celebration earlier this year. Music Institute (CMI). By day’s end all The triumphant conclusion of the piece auditions had been completed, and the features the song, You know that we love 193 students had all been placed into one you! The performance received a standing of CMI’s six bands or two choirs which ovation from an appreciative and uplifted would become their primary ensemble for crowd. the entire 10 days. Students also enjoyed a wide range of classes - 93 each day - Another highlight of the week came which gave them instruction in gospel on Wednesday evening when the CMI arts. These included drama, dance, praise Band and Vocal School Flag Unit took to band, timbrel, keyboard, conducting and the field of Milwaukee’s Miller Park to leadership. accompany the traditional singing of The Star Spangled Banner. After thrilling the While the instructional schedule was filled crowd with a stirring new rendition of with classes aimed at refining the sounds the National Anthem arranged by CMI of worship, the daily quiet time known Director William Himes, the students as Sealed Orders, led by CMI Chaplain and staff then led the almost 43,000 Steve Diaz, enabled students and staff spectators in ‘the wave’ from their seats to silently meditate in left field. on God’s Word in the quiet moments as well. For those who have ever attended CMI, the Written by Captain Tom experience has come to represent both a McComb, these daily mountain-top of spiritual development devotionals challenged and the pinnacle of musical achievement, students and staff to but the words of special guest Stephen discover their identity Cobb put CMI’s mission into perspective. as a child of God with the theme, ‘Who do In his personal testimony, Stephen you think you are?’ admitted that it’s easy to get swept which ended with the up in the excitement surrounding big challenge, ‘When you occasions and live life from event to event know who you are, you so that soon enough, the occasion can will know what to do.’ seemingly overtake our lives. But, ‘life is the occasion,’ the bandmaster pointed Each evening the entire camp gathered in out. Quoting selected passages from the chapel for a series of quality concerts Galatians 5, Dr Cobb reminded the crowd and programs, including performances by that, for Christians, ‘life is to be enjoyed, student ensembles, a mixer titled ‘Friday not endured.’ He challenged students and Night Friendzy’. For a second year the staff to make the most of each opportunity International Night program featured every day brings in their spiritual lives, as CMI’s 13 students from Denmark, well as through their day-to-day, week-to- Sweden, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Malawi week music ministry at their corps. and South Korea. Colonels Merle and Dawn Heatwole Also featured on International Night were joined the festivities of the final weekend, special guests: Cathie Koehnen, Toronto, chairing Saturday evening’s Awards Canada, who returned for the second Festival. They led the closing Sunday year to lead the Booth Chorale and worship service with sensitivity and Faculty Chorus, and Dr Stephen Cobb, creativity, connecting examples from bandmaster of the International Staff Facebook and pop music stars to spiritual Band. Dr Cobb, who also serves as United truth based on John 15: 9–17. CMI 2011 Kingdom Territorial Music Director, drew to a close with dozens of students skillfully led the Wonderland and Faculty and staff in prayer for one another bands. throughout the chapel. Soon to depart, they knew with certainty who they were A musical highlight of the week was the and what they were supposed to do. Faculty Band’s presentation of Fire in Florida Music Institute Dean Jones reports

June 25th to July 2nd 2011 – Camp week where both schools get to be both times) on both the Wednesday Keystone, Starke, Florida. together for music, bible study, worship ‘Preview Night’ and also the final festival and recreation. There were over 150 on Saturday morning. As well as music, With sights and sounds of ISB120 still students, 6 bands, 8 choruses and added there was a creative arts stream of dance in our minds, it was with great pleasure to the 150 paid staff at Camp Keystone, and drama that were highly impressive in and expectation that my wife Emma and there were 20 volunteer programme their own final festival on the Friday night. I, along with our son, set off for Florida staff. Remembering names proved My band worked hard on several familiar a little over two weeks since that great almost impossible! and new pieces; Ein’ Feste Berg was event in London. Our hosts were the highly popular, as were as the soothing Florida music department courtesy of We were also responsible for the evening sounds of This I know featured by the their Divisional Headquarters and it was programme on Sunday – a ‘Meet the New York Staff Band at ISB120. It was my to be an energetic few days for us as Jones’ type of affair! Using photos of our pleasure to write my band a theme piece the special guests at the Florida Music time at the Texas Music Conservatory for the week so I opted for an ‘Island feel’ Institute (FMI). Emma’s responsibility from 2008 and being interviewed about arrangement of Lord, I lift your name… was to lead the FMI Chorus which was our activities back in the UK, we were and called the piece, On High! I also the top level group of the singing option. quickly made to feel welcome. Of course featured music from Cameron Johnson My responsibilities were to lead the ‘A the biggest ‘star’ was our two and a half (Norwich Citadel) and Kevin Ponsford. A band’, the leadership elective and also year old son, Finlay, who seemed to have particular highlight of the week was to the top level theory class. I was also a lot of admirers! write a Unity Series piece with my theory responsible for leading the faculty band class based on Fewster. The 3 boys in my which involved me rehearsing them – Emma used a variety of music with her class were full of enthusiasm and ideas rather jetlagged – at effectively 3am BST chorus, ranging from gospel through to but also listened attentively as we looked on the Saturday night! unaccompanied four-part harmony and at how to craft a piece together. her group worked hard throughout the FMI is a combination of Junior and Senior week and performed to great acclaim to We were amazingly blessed by the Conservatory; it’s basically a sandwich the rest of the school (standing ovations worship on Sunday morning and the openness of both staff and students at this time. Camp Keystone itself is an amazing setting with incredible facilities and we were simply bowled over by all we experienced. It was certainly a lot hotter out there than we have had here this summer! Most days were around 95F/35C and we even saw a snake making its way through the grass! It was our pleasure to help present all the awards for music and bible studies to the prize-winning students at a packed final festival and we left knowing that God had blessed and used our time and, as ever, given to us greatly in return.

Dean Jones conducts the FMI band Sub-editor Dean Jones

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Q1. Tell us something of your SA roots Q2. When did you first learn an instrument?

My parents were both Salvationists and we My dad started to teach me the cornet when I was attended the Rotherham Temple Corps. The five. I was bought a cornet by my grandparents family moved down to Birmingham when I and I have a clear memory of sitting in the front was seven and we transferred to Birmingham room of their house when I was given the new Citadel. It was there that I joined the YP band instrument, with my granddad praying that this and singing company and subsequently joined instrument, and any musical ability I might have, the senior band. be dedicated to the glory of God. This has been the case over many years and I hope and pray will continue over the years to come. Q3. Can you tell us about an ISB highlight? Q4. What was your first composition? I think it has to be the recent ISB120 celebrations. To participate in the I used to arrange things for myself, my Q5. What composers are you fabulous festival to a sold-out Royal dad and my brother to play together for influenced by? Albert Hall was a great experience fun (pieces for cornet and two trombones and in particular having some of haven’t really taken off!). Whilst at college, The music of John Williams my music featured. Also, marching this developed into writing arrangements has been a big influence down the Mall on the Sunday, the for the brass quintet and ten-piece I played on me. Also, playing and street lined with thousands of with. My first published composition was the listening to the symphonies Salvationist was fantastic and very , published in the Unity march, Get Involved! of composers like Mahler moving. It made me feel proud to be Series in 1998. and Tchaikovsky have been a Salvationist musician! influential on my musical development.

On the brass band front, Peter Graham and Philip Q7. Do you have a favourite SA Sparke’s works have been piece of music? favourites to listen to, along with Ray Steadman-Allen and Symphony of thanksgiving Kenneth Downie who, on by Dean Goffin is a particular a personal level, have both Q6. How do you feel about presenting/ favourite of mine. I remember been very encouraging in my featuring your music with the ISB? listening to this as a youngster development as a composer. and being really taken by it, When a new piece of mine comes out at ISB particularly the setting of Q8. What other music do you rehearsal, it’s always quite a nervous moment Praise my soul listen to? for me! Will the piece sound as I imagined at the end. It’s fascinating, as a composer, to it? Will the band like it? I see it as a great study the score and see how I enjoy listening to all types privilege that a band of the stature of the ISB of music. Musicals and film chooses to feature my music. It’s also a great the material is developed. soundtracks are a particular encouragement to me as a composer. favourite, as is the music of The Beatles. Q10. Do you have a word of advice for aspiring composers? Q9. What would be a Paul Q11. Finally, can you share with us a Sharman personal favourite Listen to lots of music, of varying favourite bible verse? composition? styles/genres. Try and get hold of copies of scores and see how other My favourite bible verse is Proverbs The arrangement I have composers create the sounds you are Flow gently, 3:5-6 – ‘Trust in the Lord with all recently done of hearing. your heart and lean not on your is a current sweet Afton own understanding; in all your ways favourite. The style is one When writing for brass don’t be too acknowledge him and he will make which is unlike the majority of ambitious at first. Maybe start with your paths straight.’ my previous work and I know Unity Series (five-part) scoring and the music has moved people as hone your skills within its boundaries they have listened to it. before moving on to something more expansive. Terry Camsey Tribute

As we all know, one of Terry's great gifts to the meeting one Sunday morning. didn't hear it. He was in rehearsal with and loves was music and the creation of the International Staff Band for a 'big' melody, for which he had a great gift. One of our joint pieces was Life's Pageant event in the Royal Albert Hall, London. His harmonies were in keeping with which in its turn gave the initial idea Such are the sacrifices composers the melodies which they clothed. I was for a cornet solo of that name. As I was sometimes need to make. Earlier this privileged to write a number of songs listening to it in a programme only two or year we had an invitation from that which he set to music, four at least of three weeks before its composer left us same officer entering retirement with for 'fairer realms above', I mused on the her husband in September of this year, fact that had I not written those words, to write another song for the retirement meeting, to be sung by the same soloist - the bridegroom's sister, Ruth. ‘You are now in the only place I know where your On a practical note, soon after coming lovely melodies are excelled’. to Upper Norwood I moved into a new flat, close to the Camseys' home, and on the very first day there locked myself out. or had Terry not set them - for a music That same day the owners of the house school in fact - he would never have used in which the flat was situated went away the song in that solo. And it has become on holiday. It was late in the evening, a modern classic in its time. Surely the and I'd just had an evening with Terry hand of the Lord was in it somewhere! and Beryl. What could I do but make my We also wrote two mini-musicals, Who way back there, where they made up a walks in love - the story of the fourth bed on the settee in their sitting room! wise man, and The four candles [no, not Practical friendship, indeed. which were published. The first of these, that one! - Ed.] - an interpretation of Hear me when I pray, was featured by the message of the advent wreath. Both Dear Terencio, you are now in the only the world-renowned King's Singers on were performed at Upper Norwood, and place I know where your lovely melodies the second of their CDs, Choral Essays, of in Ealing (UK) Town Hall - at the latter are excelled - where the 'endless song Salvation Army songs. It had already 'sung locale by the Ealing (UK) Corps Drama of Moses and the Lamb' is being sung. its way round the world' within months Group. For you all the trumpets have sounded of its publication in 1965. ‘Everywhere I on the other side. Dear Beryl and family, go I hear this lovely song, Hear me when On one occasion we were asked to write my thoughts and prayers for you will be I pray, and I tell the people it was written a song for the wedding of a friend of ours, expressed daily for a long, long time to by two fellow soldiers of mine at Upper Estelle Neeve, who had entered training come. Norwood' - so said the then Lieut-Colonel from Upper Norwood. The song was Arnold Brown, as he was giving me a lift written and sung - though Terry himself Peter M. Cooke Bandsman Alf Wileman It was a real personal pleasure for me to be present at the retirement evening for Bandsman Alf Wileman (Sheffield Citadel). A large crowd gathered from far and wide to celebrate the outstanding contribution Alf has made for over From left to right; 60 years. Captain Steve Fripp Matthew Ingram, Commissioned a bandsman in 1943, he has been Roland Hill, Alf a role model to many people, always testifying Wileman, Derick Kane to his personal commitment and calling to serve in the way that he has. Alf chose some of the music for the evening, which included; Glorifico Aeternam, Laudate Dominum, Constant Trust, and Song of the brother. It was a thrill too, for me to join with Alf for a Euphonium duet. Alf Wileman and Derick Kane perform Brahms We indeed thank him for his influence which I Lullaby know will continue through all that he does. D.K Territorial Music School

2011 Staff member Sue Blyth with students

Major Mark Sawyer instructing students The Territorial Music School of 2011

From tallest to smallest! Posing for the camera on the last evening New Horizons The annual army ‘Butlins’ week is an important fixture on the calendar, and it was good to be there for a visit with some MMU colleagues. Following the afternoon band rehearsal, led by resident conductor Kevin Ashman, we enjoyed the Butlins X-Factor show, complete with panel of judges. We were treated to singing, poetry, puppets and instrumental solos, leading to the tension of the announcement of the winner!

With some 450 or so people remaining in their seats, they eagerly awaited the next show. Paul Sharman, Kevin Ashman, Richard Gaudion, Simon Birkett, Derick Kane and Trevor Caffull made up the brass sextet who performed various items throughout the evening. Solo items included Deliverance, The Irish Washerwoman and A Happy Day. The MMU male voice quartet also thrilled the audience! (and are available for bookings). Susanne Dymott was the vocal soloist for the evening. Her singing and presentation was excellent, with songs includingAve Maria, Handel’s Largo and I could Bandmaster Kevin Ashman have danced all night. conducts the New Horizons band It was good to be part of this week once again, and thanks go to all who make this week a success and meaningful to many people. D.K. Latest news from SP&S

In the previous newsletter, I wrote about our preparations for ISB120 and ‘man in the street’. There is little doubt that, named almost by accident, the our trading activity at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 4th June. If I said Joystrings managed to do that during the five years in which they took the that ISB120 itself had matched and exceeded expectations, the same must world by storm. be said of our trading activity in the foyer of door 6 and in the adjacent Imperial College Students Union building. A record trading day on Friday The songs on this album have been given a ‘freshen-up’ in the studio by 3rd June at our Tiverton Street shop was followed by, as far as we are able World of Sound engineer Adam Goldsmith. Through the use of modern to ascertain, our biggest external event trading day the business has ever technology, these songs have been brought to life once again and available seen. My thanks and congratulations go to all SP&S staff involved in this to many to hear for the first time. massive effort, some of whom worked for over 20 hours having departed from Wellingborough at 5am and not returning until 1.15am the following morning!

Life goes on beyond ISB120 and the first two recordings from the event are Restrung is a selection of 22 songs recorded by the group between 1964 and 1967 now available;

ISB120 Cadogan LIVE is a DVD recording of the Friday evening concert featuring New York Staff Band and The International Staff Band, the first time these two bands had Brothers Alvin and Karl Allison worked together in Salvation Army based shared a stage since 1962! rock bands Blood & Fire, The Eden and The Big Picture from 1980 to 1995. Having done their own things for a few years, they are now back together with a show and new CD, Songs that no one taught us. The album was given a pre-release play-through at Territorial Headquarters in July and was officially launched at New Horizons in September. In the words of Major Bruce Tulloch, ‘this is a highly entertaining, amusing, thought-provoking, ISB120 Brass Spectacular is a CD recording moving, clever collection of original songs which bring something different of highlights from the Saturday evening, featuring all eight staff bands in massed to the musical table’. formation.

Further DVDs will be available in the coming weeks as follows; ISB120 Songs that no one taught us - This album is a departure from our usual fare but one which Staff Bands in Concert; all eight staff bands individual concerts from we have enjoyed working on and are delighted Saturday afternoon. ISB120 Brass Spectacular; the whole of the Saturday with the end result. evening, live and uncut! ISB120 The Complete Works; highlights of the ISB120 weekend including the Sunday march along The Mall, concert in Buckingham Palace forecourt and bonus features.

All DVDs will be available in NTSC (North American television) format as Bandology is the title track of a new recording from the London Central well as in PAL (European) format. Fellowship Band which features David Daws as cornet soloist as well as conductor, although not at the same time! This is an easy-listening recording As well as working on the ISB120 recordings, the summer and early autumn containing a diverse mix of old and new, sacred and secular, well-known has seen the release of several new recordings in a variety of styles. and less familiar tracks. Of note is the inclusion of William Broughton’s arrangement of Now I belong to Jesus in which the vocal soloist is Deryn Twelve months ago, John Larsson plays Volume 1 – Take-over Bid and Edwards. Hosea hit the shelves. We have been pleasantly surprised by the interest generated, not only in terms of CD sales but also in the musicals themselves. Finally, two young people’s groups have collaborated to Do something beautiful, which is the title track of a recording featuring Kettering Citadel Young People’s Band and Chatham Citadel Singing Company.

Volume 2 – Jesus Folk and Spirit! is now Thank you for taking the time to read Latest news from SP&S. We look available and once again is supported by a forward to serving you however you choose to shop with us. comprehensive 32-page booklet containing the words to all of the 32 songs. Carl Woodman - Head of Marketing Salvation Army Trading Company Limited Direct Line; +44 (0)20 7367 6598 Email; [email protected] When Commissioner Frederick Coutts was elected General of The Salvation www.worldofbrass.com Army in 1963, he expressed the hope that The Salvation Army might show www.worldofbrasstunes.com a more modern approach in bringing the message of Christian faith to the www.sps-shop.com MMU Personnel Change

Following 13 years of service, we said a fond farewell to Bernice Cuthbert. Bernice has worked as the Personal Assistant to the Territorial Music Director and also been involved in the administration of many events such as Gospel Arts, Territorial Youth Choir and Easter Music Course. We all say a big ‘thank you’ and wish Bernice well in her well-deserved retirement.

Gillian Pomering has recently been appointed as PA to the TMD and we wish her well in this demanding role within the Music Minsitries Unit.

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Giving until it hurts Jan Ambrose reports on the Gala Concert supporting the Life of Lynda fund

On Sunday 3rd July a packed Regent me love you, for his first solo. In a salute to modern contributions, one of which was Hall stood to applaud Bandmaster Steve the recently Promoted to Glory renowned composed by Songster Leader John Martin, Hanover and his son-in-law, Dale Coles, at cornet soloist and composer, Terry Camsey, complete with a lively accompaniment. the start of the concert which marked the he followed this with an excerpt from culmination of their 900-mile charity bike Gabriel’s Reverie, specially composed by David Thornton, respected as one of the ride from Scotland to London. Terry following the birth of David’s eldest foremost euphonium players and teachers daughter, Stephanie. Isobel, thrilled the of his generation, was the final soloist. His This challenging ride, completed in two audience; she played with a maturity that work with brass bands has seen him in the weeks, was part of a fundraising drive to belied her 11 years. Father and daughter ‘top flight’ for over a decade, so perhaps it raise £50,000 for Cancer Research UK and united for the Erik Silfverberg duet, Joy in was fitting that his first item was the world The Salvation Army’s Overseas Healthcare my soul. premiere performance of the incredibly Projects. futuristic and exciting Jet A, written by Besides having been Regent Hall Peter Meechan. In an evening of extreme Prior to the concert, Steve and Dale had Bandmaster for 17 years, Steve has musical contrasts, this was followed easily been joined by, among others, members played Solo Horn with The International by the soulful Lament from Stabat Mater by of the corps on the last leg of the journey Staff Band for 20 years. In this important Karl Jenkins. A superb concert concluded from Chelmsford to central London. As the anniversary year, six of his colleagues – the with Regent Hall Band’s rendition of Turris cycle party arrived at Oxford Street, they 120 Six – provided a selection of Salvation Fortissima. were greeted by Regent Hall corps folk, Army music, finishing with a prestissimo balloon-waving children, and the band rendition of Paul Drury’s Jubilee. Besides raising funds for cancer research, playing outside the hall. half the money raised will be used for the Army’s Overseas Healthcare Projects. As always, Regent Hall Band’s inimitable The Life of Lynda Fund has committed to presentation of Deputy Bandmaster Paul buying an electric generator for a health Sharman’s On Duty was tremendously centre in the Republic of Congo and bush popular with the congregation. This was ambulances to transport people from followed by a glorious performance of opera remote rural areas to urban medical arias by Quattro Voce, four professional facilities. musicians who met at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. They were accompanied The congregation responded generously. by the talented young pianist, Elliot Launn, At the end of the evening, Major John pianist for the International Staff Songsters. Martin was able to announce that the Later in the programme, the audience fund, which previously stood at £30,000, was privileged to hear Elliot’s beautiful was now £32,400. interpretation of Ravel’s Sonatine. The short life of Lynda Hanover has not YP Band Leader David Daws (Hendon) and been in vain. his daughter, Isobel, presented cornet and Regent Hall Songsters demonstrated their trombone solos respectively: David chose versatility with their choice of songs, which www.lifeoflynda.com the all-time favourite pop song, You made ranged from John Tavener’s The Lamb to International staff sections: A new season

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