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) For enquires (W)sps-shop.com (T)+44 (0) 1933 445 445 (E)[email protected] Yorkshire School of Christian Arts (YSCA) 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.