Issue 36 - April 2012

Welcome Contents to this edition of the newsletter.

Events continue to be at the forefront of MMU, and we look back on another Publishing news successful week in February with the The latest in publicati ons here at MMU Territorial Youth Band and Choir courses. plus latest news from SP&S. Territorial Music Director Stephen Cobb gives his refl ections of TYB / TYC this Derick Kane year. Events The Easter Music Course (EMC), also the continues to fl ourish and again is over- Bexleyheath Corps, Encouraging news from Harpenden Corps, perspecti ve on TYB/TYC 2012 from subscribed for this year. The special guest we had our second joint rehearsal with Territorial Music Director, and our own will be Bandmaster Heinrich Schmidt. We senior and junior band. This was indeed Music Matrix wish them a great week together. worthwhile and I would encourage leaders to fi nd time to build this into their I would encourage all music leaders to rehearsal planning. We rehearsed from promote our Territorial Music School to 7:30 - 9:00pm followed by refreshments Spotlight... their musicians aged 16 – 30 and maybe together. I would urge you to consider Training and development arti cle ‘The even consider helping them (as some involving your younger musicians in this things we say’ corps already do) in a practical way by productive way. supporting them fi nancially. You will be pleased to know that music Our best wishes go to the Bristol Easton is on the agenda at the United in Mission Band (Bandmaster Nathan Cole) on their Evangelism Conference (22nd – 24th Other forthcoming tour of the USA tour (further June). Details for music leaders are in the CD review of the Internati onal Staff details in this newsletter). newsletter if you are interested in being Songsters’ latest recording The Power, part of this weekend. arti cle on ‘Camberwell Free Salvati onists’ I thought too that you would be and much more... encouraged by the article from Please contact me if you have any items Bandmaster Nigel Hills (Harpenden). of interest for newsletter consideration. Creative thought and activity is reaping benefi ts with their young people and INNOVATE strengthening the music ministry within Derick Kane RESOURCE the corps. On a similar note, last week at Newsletter co-ordinator and editor DEVELOP ENCOURAGE

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March - Shoeburyness (Eiliv Herikstad) 2012 marks another busy year for the editorial team Soli Deo Gloria (William Himes) with a number of special projects included into our Cornet and Euphonium duet publishing schedule. The popularity of the First - You are always there (Martin Cordner) things fi rst book has prompted many to request a Fill the world with glory! (Kevin Larsson) second edition. We are looking into this and will be able to provide more information in the next newsletter. We are able to announce that we will be providing a tutor book which will be specifi cally for learner brass players. This book has been Twelve Scripture-based Songs Volume XIII produced with the help of Bandsman Keith Watts of (Scored for Triumph Series, for use within worship and congregations - 1 issue per year) Birmingham Citadel. Keith has a vast experience of teaching brass in his role as Head of Brass within Faithful One the Sandwell Education Authority. The Sandwell Twelve Scripture-based Songs Hide me now (Still) arranged for Brass Band brass programme has gained many accolades and Volume XIII I know he rescued my soul (My redeemer lives) (Triumph Series)

Faithful One I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart we believe that the tutorial produced by Keith will Hide me now (Still) I know he rescued my soul (My redeemer lives) I will praise you Lord, with all my heart I will worship (You alone are worthy of my praise) I will worship (You alone are worthy of my praise) Jesus shall take the highest honour prove extremely popular for our own use within The The candle of the Lord The way it’s gonna be There is an endless song (How can I keep from singing?) When the spirit of the Lord (Dance like David) Jesus shall take the highest honour Your grace still amazes me Salvation Army. This tutorial will be branded as part Zephaniah’s Song (I’ve found the pearl) The candle of the Lord of the First things fi rst publications and we hope to Published by SP&S, a division of Salvation Army Trading Company Limited, 2012 The way it’s gonna be have this ready for publication by September of this There is an endless song (How can I keep from singing?) year. When the spirit of the Lord (Dance like David) Your grace still amazes me I recently enjoyed leading a weekend at Birmingham Zephaniah’s Song (I’ve found the pearl) Citadel, where all the music sections continue to progress very well. It was a real blessing to Sing to the Lord (mixed voice series) Volume 19, part 2 hear both the band (Gavin Lamplough) and the (Songs for SATB choir, demonstration and accompaniment CD available - 3 issues per year) songsters (Lesley Nicholson) provide music that was well prepared and delivered. On the Saturday Someone Cares (John Gowans & Ivy Mawby/Andrew Mair) evening, the band led a ‘Proms’ evening’ which Sing Gloria (Yvonne Field) drew many non-churched people to the corps hall. The wonder of his grace (Howard Davies/Lee Fisher) Their communication was excellent and it greatly I will follow (Henry Francis Lyte & Jas L. Elginbury/Ralph Pearce) contributed to a fi ne evening which was appreciated Everlasting Love (Stephen Pearson/Andrew Blyth) by the full hall! I realise that it is becoming a real Oh! The love of God! (William Broughton) Pure light of God (Ken Lawson/Kenneth Downie) challenge to gain people’s interest in attending The wind of God (Catherine Baird/Neville McFarlane) festivals but in recent visits I have seen the amount Emmanuel (Andrew Bailey/Brian Willets, arr. David Edmonds) of work and preparation people have put in to The Lord bless you and keep you achieve good numbers. It is obvious that good (Nik & Emma Pears arr. Nicholas King) preparation will always lead to some success and I am sure many music leaders are extremely grateful for those ‘behind the scenes’ who make events Sing to the Lord (children’s voices series) Volume 19 happen. (Songs for children, up to 3 parts, demonstration and accompaniment CD available - 1 issue per year) I hope you continue to feel the support of the Jesus Reigns! (Emma Davis) editorial team and Music Ministries Unit. Please All I know (Judy Mackenzie Dunn/arr. David Edmonds) do not hesitate to contact us with any support you Win them one by one (Charles Austin Miles/adpt. Priscilla Burgmayer arr. require. Harold Burgmayer) Special Gifts (Ian Clarke) Daredevil Daniel! (Catherine Wyles/arr. Nicholas King) Silent Love (Neil Winton/Rachel Bywater) Siya kudu misa (Anon/African Traditional arr. Edward Mylechreest) Harvest Miracles (Malcolm Westwood/Doug Hayter) A prayer for all mankind (Keith Banks/Brian Sanders)

Music Ministries Unit Newsletter APRIL 2012 Territorial Music Director Dr Stephen Cobb refl ects on this year’s course.

From a Music Ministries Unit perspective, 2012 was a special year in the life of the Territorial Youth Band & Choir. My view is that the social engagement between the two groups Pictures from TYB / TYC 2012 was excellent. We had opportunity during the week to meet socially at the Carrington House Hotel where we enjoyed fellowship and pizza together. This heightened the levels of communication between the two courses throughout the week and this became evident in Friday evening’s concert.

Our purpose for the week is to develop spiritual awareness, leadership skills and musical gifts in the lives of the students who attend. The expectation of musical standards are high and for many attendees, new heights of musical excellence were reached.

This year’s bible study at both courses was based on Romans 12 (Changed from the inside-out) and was led by Majors Mark and Andrea Sawyer (TYC) and Major Denise Cooper (TYB), who made the study relevant to the lives of the students and related it to the music we were playing and singing throughout the week.

Both courses continue to be over-subscribed and there is a real desire to give as many of our young people as possible the opportunity to share in this week.

Those of us in a leadership role hope and pray that the week makes a difference in the lives of the young people and that they in turn, can make a difference in their local corps setting from week to week.

Contact Information: MMU is commited to helping and resourcing wherever possible. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Derick Kane Training & Development Specialist: 020 7367 4967 ([email protected]) Ira Thomas Creative Worship Specialist: 020 7367 4973 ([email protected]) Nik King Information & Resources Co-ordinator: 020 7367 4514 ([email protected]) Harpenden Corps the local primarprimaryy schools throughthrough his iinnovativennovative mix ooff magicmagic and mission, is a well-known fi guregure with the kids in town wwhoho instantlinstantlyy recogniserecognise him and enthuse about his assemblassemblyy talks. ConnectingConnecting Alive with the sound with the locality and engaging young people is key to healthy corps growth and ministry through and Harpenden is fortunate to have music creative leadership in the young peoples’ work, capturing kids’ enthusiasm and The town of Harpenden (older residents still imagination and channelling it to refl ect say village) lies 30 miles north of London fun and depth in growing Christian Corps giving tuition of up to 3 kids each week, between St Albans and Luton as you travel experience. The Corps folk see value in the musical standard bar keeps being raised past junction 10 on the M1. The corps has engaging youngsters in musical activity and with the additional carrot that anyone who just celebrated 125 years, originally having this passion is shown through the numbers obtains grade 4 can start attending the senior commenced in 1885 when a group of of people who willingly encourage and train rehearsal regardless of age - an exception to Salvationists marched the fi ve miles from Luton youngsters to endeavour to achieve a good the accepted norm. to hold an open-air service. standard in music. This goes hand-in-hand with their spiritual growth. So now, after these wonderful few years, the Harpenden is a corps connecting with the Corps celebrates the vitality of our young community. There is no quiet day at the Both YP sections are relatively new – the Kids’ people and is ready to embrace them as they Corps hall which is used as a hub for several Chorus having been formed 6 years ago now start to take decisions about the future. community activities during the week, from day has a membership of 13 young people and nursery, antenatal and French classes through has evolved into a singing company attracting I have not mentioned names because the time to drama and theatre group lessons. Then normal ‘sally kids’ who have no embarrassment given is the important issue here. However, I there are the activities which are run by the or shyness in inviting 'non Army' friends and would like to mention those old soldiers (in age offi cers and Corps folk – babysong, mother and mixing with kids who know little of SA history. not vitality) who still hunger for winning hearts toddlers, bible study, belonging and believing and minds for Jesus. As a raw youngster and Home League and weekly paper sales The YP band is a passion of many at the growing up in the corps 40 years ago, the in the High Street. As if that is not enough, Corps. The concern was that to recommence direction and teaching I received from one the corps is proud of the musical standards this group after 16 years would be a burden such lady and others who showed concern maintained by the band and songster brigade. on a few individuals. However, the writer of and not a little compassion, is why I am able this update should not have been concerned. to write this today and testify to the wonderful However, even more wonderful than this Come to YP Band rehearsal on a Tuesday working of God in my life and the corps at smorgasbord of activity is the focus on youth, evening and you will see up to 16 kids Harpenden. No names; but this old but young which has given a vibrancy to the corps as we and 7 adults having fun but working so at heart soldier still captures the imagination of look forward to the future. enthusiastically that the leader has to keep our young folk today. arranging more music to keep ahead of the Captain Ralph Walker, connecting with group’s ability. Through key individuals in the Bandmaster Nigel Hills

The Household Troops Band (Bandmaster the Rose Parade was Carl Saunders), were the guest Salvation Songster Leader Bill Flinn Army band for the annual Tournament of (Pasadena). Roses Parade, joining forces with Salvationist musicians from all over USA and Canada. On New Year’s Eve, a Due to January 1 being a Sunday, the parade capacity crowd gathered took place on January 2nd. What a great at Pasadena Corps, where impact this band made as they marched the ‘Troops’ were giving past the cheering crowds, many standing to a partnership concert applaud The Salvation Army and all it stands with the corps Youth for. Chorus (Barbara Allen). The band again in various styles. Bandmaster Carl Saunders communicated well with the Pasadena acknowledged the work of Major John Mott, Divisional Music Director Kevin Larsson crowd, especially with Breezing Down both in his previous leadership, and support (Southern California Division), should be Broadway! The corps youth chorus (around of the band, and invited him to conduct their congratulated for his organisation of this 60 members!) were dynamic and made a fi nal march Rousseau (Ray Ogg). band each year. Directing operations for great sound in all that they did, singing well A Happy Day £14.95 Concert Piece for Trombone £14.95 David of the White Rock/Someone Cares £14.95 Judd Street Solo Collection with Piano Accompaniment Golden Slippers £14.95 Jubilance £14.95 I was surprised on a recent visit to the SP&S shop, that we had Life's Pageant £14.95 several solo titles available with piano accompaniment, and thought Rhapsody for Cornet £14.95 I would bring this to your attention.These have been transcribed / Share My Yoke/Prayer of Childhood £14.95 adapted from the band scores, and can be purchased from SP&S. So Glad/This is my Story £14.95 More titles are to be made available. D.K. A Joy Untold/Travelling Along £14.95 Symphonic Rhapsody for Euphonium £14.95

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United in Mission some of the wider issues of music-making. be £125. (This includes accommodation and The rationale for the MMU sessions / all meals). Evangelism Conference discussions will include philosophical, musical, practical, and spiritual aspects of our work. If you are a music leader and interested in 22nd – 24th June Aspects of music-making to be discussed will joining us for this weekend, please check the Venue: Swanwick Conference Centre, Derbyshire include our ministry and purpose as musicians availability of places by emailing: as well as practical and technical issues. As part of the United in Mission Evangelism This is an important opportunity to be part of [email protected] Conference this June, all the units from the relevant discussions about our music. Evangelism Department (Adult & Family, This is an opportunity to contribute and Alove, Children’s Ministries , Drama, Prayer There will be six MMU sessions over the indeed, help make a difference to the life of and Music Ministries Unit (MMU)), will be weekend, as well as two joint sessions with your corps and The Salvation Army in this together in conference at Swanwick. the Evangelism team. Territory.

MMU is keen to support this weekend and There are some places left for music leaders see it as an opportunity to share and discuss and the cost of the weekend will

the town riots, was summarily drummed out As years went by, both groups came to The Camberwell along with 30 of his men. He had in earlier respect each other and on alternate Sundays years introduced the concertina to Salvation the bands gave way, even dipping their Free Salvationists Army music making. colours in salute. Much later, exchange visits were shared. It was not always sweetness and light The excommunicated men now looked for an between our early day Salvationists. A small alternative home, and attached themselves Eventually with the passage of time as with breakaway movement occurred in Camberwell to a small chapel, where they moved in many corps, folk moved out of the area and in the 1890s. 30 Bandsmen were expelled along with their wives and families. They despite the presence of the new Training from the movement and formed themselves called themselves ‘The Camberwell Free College there was a general decline. Perhaps into a corps known as ‘The Camberwell Free Salvationists’. the one positive result is that the Free Salvationists.’ Salvationists carried the same message as The ultimate result was at times almost the conventional SA for over 70 years. It must The source of the trouble seems to have comical. Camberwell Corps held their also be said that the early day hierarchy within been fi nancial. Camberwell Corps had been Sunday night open-air meeting by the Father the SA brooked no form of dissent of any kind. charged with maintaining 12 young cadets Redcap Public House, while the ‘Frees’ held Adapted from a paper by Ken Percy - a considerable drain on a corps already theirs at the other end of the street by the burdened with debt. Headquarters were Camberwell Baths. When the time came respectfully requested to allow the corps a for the march, both bands would pass each space of time without cadets. The request other at full power.It must have sounded like waswas refusedrefused but the local ofoffi cerscers stillstill feltfelt an excerpt fromfrom RayRay SteadmanSteadman Allen’s’ OnOn that thetheyy could no longerlonger bear the fi nancial RadcliRadcliffff HiHighway’ghway’ to the bemused citizenscitizens strain. TheTheyy were accused ofof insubordination of CCamberwell.amberwell. For somesome while the ‘Frees’‘Frees’ and Mr Clarkson,Clarkson, a well-known and popular hheadedeaded their march carrcarryingying two axes toto bbandmasterandmaster who had earlier led hishis men to ddenoteenote separation. support the Eastbourne SalvationistsSalvationists duringduring Music Ministries Unit Newsletter APRIL 2012 This latest CD from our International Staff meets Lloyd-Webber! Assistant Territorial Music Director Andrew Songsters should have a wide appeal across Blyth’s song Love, grace and power was all vocal tastes. With every track from a The playing of Philip Smith, a legend of the originally written for the Amsterdam Staff different composer, we have an eclectic mix of trumpet, is a lovely enhancement to the Songsters and recently featured at our Gospel styles (a plus point for the listener). beautiful melody One faith, one hope, one Arts Festival. Essentially in two sections, we Lord. have contrasting lively music with a most Following the opening title track, The Power, haunting slow movement; reminding us of we have a reminder of the poetry of John We now expect to hear a John Rutter song the power we need to receive grace from Gowans. His unique ability to speak the on most choir CDs, and his O be joyful to the Heaven’s treasure. ‘common’ language is emphasised in the Lord is another example. song, Everywhere by Andrew Maycock. To write a song that expresses simply the This new melody gives a sense of space Many of us (of certain age), remember the essence of daily Christian living, was the and refl ection to these familiar words. impact of the song Become aware of him response of Janet Arter (former C.O. at Again, well-known words spring to life in and this is a welcome inclusion on this disc. Bexleyheath). My Singing Company at the My life must be Christ’s broken bread. Dick It is a reminder to leaders that there is a vast time had the privilege of singing these words Krommenhoek, perhaps best known for his selection of songs to look back on and re- and introducing this song, Divine Right. up-tempo songs, gives us an insight into his introduce into your repertoire. However, the greater privilege surely was to choral understanding and appreciation in this express these words of response through powerful setting. Norman Bearcroft has always had the skill music; ‘Dear Lord I give without reserve my to use a well-known folk song, and does heart, my life, my soul’. The major work of the album, Anastasis brings so here with Song of triumph (Scarborough us the energetic music of Richard Phillips. Fair). (Should the folk song title have been Mention should be made to the excellent A large choral work and Richard Phillips is, acknowledged?) piano playing throughout the CD. Elliott in my opinion, a great combination. He has Launn is an outstanding accompanist and a a good understanding of the group, but he Everlasting and Before the throne of God great asset to the ISS. (Surely he should be has too an understanding of atmosphere above provide further moments in refl ective acknowledged on back cover! I note Amanda and knows how to give a song a sense mood, the fi rst being a recent composition Batt is acknowledged for Track 7.) of occasion. I’m sure he won’t mind me from Songster Leader Major John Martin commenting on his ability to provide the (Regent Hall). The fi nal three items, The servant King, ‘Bearcroft-like’ middle movement. Phillips People need the Lord, and God be with you meetsmeets BearcroftBearcroft aare well presented, as we would expect. HHowever, personally, one more bright The Power ssong on the listing would have been good. Everywhere TThat small point aside, we thank Songster My life must be Christ’s broken bread Anastasis Leader Dorothy Nancekievill (again not One faith, one hope, one Lord acknowledged on the main CD cover as O be joyful in the Lord conductor!) and the ISS for their continuing Become aware of him ministry of music throughout this Territory Song of triumph and indeed the Army world. Everlasting Before the throne of God above Derick Kane Love, grace and power Divine Right My God is a rock (In a weary land) The servant king People need the Lord God be with you Music Ministries Unit Newsletter APRIL 2012 Music Ministries Unit Newsletter APRIL 2012

MaliMali and GhanaGhana with a population ofof 13.25 million.

ToTo put the donation ISB120 bene fi ts intoi t perspective, ti it was Salvation Army not only the sum of the fi nal profi ts (some expansion in Africa of which came from DVD and CD sales), Details of the fi nancial success of The but mainly the result International Staff Band’s 120th anniversary of strong mitigation have been released. General Linda Bond was and negotiation by the delighted to accept £50,000 from the United main track leaders of Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, the extensive costs raised as a result of ISB120, to support the which were collectively donated to The Salvation Army by people continuing expansion of Salvation Army reduced by over £45,000 from the original supporting the general work of The Salvation ministry in Africa. quotations received. Additionally, targeted Army). sponsorship was an element of fi nancial In a letter to the General, Territorial prudence. Additionally, the 27 corps who hosted the Commander, Commissioner John Matear, staff bands in the lead up to ISB120 had the asked that the donation be used specifi cally to Early on in the project, the track leaders potential to receive signifi cant net revenue fund mission development in Africa. became very much aware of the magnitude (it is estimated anything between £30,000 of what was needed for the occasion to to £50,000 collectively) from the visits, as Commissioner Matear visited International be successful, in terms of quality, content well as the more important benefi t of a great Headquarters on 11 January, accompanied by and fi nance. Costs had increased to circa evangelical opportunity. International Staff Bandmaster Dr. Stephen £220,000, and were moving steadily towards Cobb and former Staff Bandsmen, Malcolm £250,000. What the organisers can now say Quinn (Project Director, ISB120) and Trevor is that the quality of that which was provided Caffull (Managing Director, Salvation Army for, both the participants and audience (in Trading Company). They presented the terms of venues, catering, transport, hotels cheque for £50,000 to the General, who and pyrotechnics), was not compromised in confi rmed that the money will help to fund any way. the next phase of expansion of The Salvation Army’s work in Africa. The chosen country is It is important to stress that not a penny of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country between Salvation Army money was used (i.e. money

Please think of us as we make our witness and seek to reach out to Bristol Easton Band - USA Tour those who will listen to us. You can see from the variety of locations and venues that we will have a great opportunity to reach so many Good Friday 6 April am Service at Atlanta Temple people. We would like to think that our music and the contacts that we pm Service at Lawrenceville Corps make will have some infl uence. Please pray that it might do just that Saturday 7 April am Open-air concert and that God will be praised. (Anthony Smith - Bristol Easton Band) am Concert at Lawrenceville Corps Sunday 8 April Sunrise Service Easter Morning worship service Evening concert at Livingstone College Monday 9 April Two concerts in Durham Malls Evening concert at Durham Corps Tuesday 10 April Travel to Richmond VA Retirement Home visitation Evening concert at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Wednesday 11 April Visitation to Armed Forces Soldiers Home Tour of Capitol Hill Buildings Evening concert in suburban Maryland Thursday 12 April Sight seeing in Washington Friday 13 April Travel to Scranton PA Evening concert in Mellow Theatre Saturday 14 April Travel to New York for sight seeing Evening Concert at Montclair Citadel Sunday 15 April Morning service at Montclair and short concert de veloping good practi ce

process, then in my view, it’s a No. of the text. However, for me, that is a separate The things we say! discipline. i.e; that of understanding text that Firstly, we are very good at quoting or may infl uence our interpretation as opposed Derick Kane gives his remembering one line or one stanza of a to the diffi cult task of playing and thinking song (many of us know hundreds of fi rst of words. A phrase or a word may enter our thoughts on the expression lines!) partly based on the fact that as players thinking whilst playing. However, I would ‘think of the words’. we don’t often actually see the words. Also, suggest that this process is (and probably sometimes we are asked to ‘think about the should remain) a momentary one. ‘Think of the words’ is often an instruction words’ without being quoted any. given from the conductor of a band, albeit with Let the player play to the best of his or her good intention and preparation. I do think quoting words can help the ability, let them interpret with sentiment and understanding of a piece, the shaping of a emotion, teach a better understanding in all However, is it really possible or even phrase or create musical sentiment. However, aspects of the music, but when you speak, advisable! Personally I have referenced a just asking players to ‘think of words’ isn’t when you lead, when you instruct, think of the song whilst rehearsing a piece, but only to quite enough. words! help the nature of the music stylistically rather than a ‘word memory’ exercise. A choir has the opportunity to put the meaning Derick Kane of words to notes whereas the brass player is A brass player already has quite a lot to rather the other way round, putting notes to think about; the notes, phrasing, expression, associated words. balance and intonation to name a few, so is it really fair to ask the player to consider the Therfore I think that conductors and players words? If the words are part of the teaching alike should be aware of words or even process (i.e. word painting, bringing out a study words away from rehearsal. Pieces like phrase or helping a nuance for expression), The light of the world, Share my yoke and then yes. If however, players are being asked Refl ections in nature can be benefi cial to the to actually think of words as part of the playing individual if they have greater understanding

Easter Music Course

Assistant Territorial Music Director Andrew Blyth will again head up the annual EMC held at Sunbury Court. Originally called the Adult Music School, it was renamed in 2009.

This week is always fully subscribed, and runs from Easter Monday morning to Friday week, and will include a visit from Southsea lunch-time, ending with an informal in-house Band (BM Mark Streather) and Regent Hall concert. Songsters (SL Major John Martin).

The special guest for this year’s course is An important part of the week is the daily Bandmaster Heinrich Schmidt (German Staff Bible Study, again with invited leaders. This Bandmaster and Music educator). Major John is an important week in the life of our yearly Martin will once again be leading the vocal. musical calendar, bringing together aspects of music-making, bible study, and social activity inin thethe appropriateappropriate settingsetting ofof SunburySunbury Court.Court. TheThe week is openopen to all SalvationistSalvationist musicians agedaged 30 plus.

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and so, being unable to visit him personally until after the tour, I asked my brother to visit him on my behalf. He did this on several occasions despite not knowing Clarence personally and despite his acute aversion to I remember all too clearly taking a telephone all things medical! On returning from the tour, call from Kevin Ashman informing me that our I was able to visit Clarence myself and learn mutual friend and colleague, Clarence Adoo, of the full extent of his injuries. had been involved in a major car accident. It was on a Sunday evening in September The events of that Sunday in September 1995, the last Sunday before Kevin and 1995, of course, changed Clarence’s life and I departed the UK on a 3½ week tour of his story since then has touched the hearts Australia, New Zealand and Japan with The and minds of tens of thousands of people International Staff Band. Details were sketchy around the world. at that time but my fi rst thought was to contact Clarence’s professional diary service The release of a brand-new DVD, produced to inform them that he might not be available by Clarence himself, is set to bring Clarence for his immediate work engagements. to the forefront of our thoughts once Clarence had been taken to the purpose-built again. On Music: The Sound of Hope, Spinal Injuries Unit of the Northern General Clarence takes us on an enlightening Hospital in Sheffi eld and stimulating journey, revealing his ppersonal,ersona moving experiences of the ppowerower of music which has carried hhimim frfromo a near-death experience to http://www.http://www becomingbecom a motivated, inspirational worldofbrass.com/acatalog/26199.html man. He does this with the help of somesome of his amazing and world- The DVD is priced at £17.95 and includes renownedrenow musician friends. The DVD is a free CD of the music on the DVD so that comprisedcomp of discussions and one-off you can listen in the car! SP&S is not making performancesperf fi lmed especially for any profi t on the sale of Music: The Sound this product featuring Sting, Sir Cliff of Hope with all income generated being Richard,Ric Jools Holland, Courtney returned to The Clarence Adoo Trust. All Pine,Pin Dame Evelyn Glennie, John participants gave freely of their time and Rutter,Ru Wynton Marsalis, Philip Cobb, talents to support The Clarence Adoo Trust in TheTh International Staff Band and this way and I would encourage you also to BlackB Dyke Band, an unprecedented offer your support by purchasing a copy now! line-up!lin

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Music Ministries Unit Newsletter APRIL 2012 Judd Street Collec ti on Music A current list of Judd Street & solos) is available upon request,ti tles (band from MMU. All music is available from SP&S, Wellingborough. Junior Musicians – Bexleyheath 18 young people were recently commissioned as Junior Musicians at Bexleyheath corps. Olympics Music Pack

Following a request from our ‘More Than Gold’ (Olympics) unit, a pack of music (12 brass pieces), will be made available from MMU. This music is already published within Unity Series, but is available as ISB invites General out of reti rement a set for £20.00 (includes P&P). Contact derick.kane@salva Reti red General Shaw Clift on, was, in the ti onarmy.org.uk absence of the ISB’s Executi ve Offi cer Major Noel Wright, with the band for their recent visit to Leeds West Hunslet.

Salvati on Brass Salvati on Brass (Leader Dean Jones) have been fundraising and would like to give Long Service Award – an opportunity to enable a student to be Sitti ngbourne sponsored for a Divisional Summer/Music ti on, the group Richard and Valerie Wilkins were School. Therefore, if you would like to make anwww.salva applica ti onbrass.org.uk awarded Long Service Awards in would love to hear from you. Their website is on of their 50 years of ti onbrass.org.uk recogniti and email address is seb@salva service to the Band and Songsters respecti vely.

Saturday June 16th 2012 - 7:00pm @ STAINES Salvation Army – ASHFORD The Kenya Trust in association with World Challenge presents INTO AFRICA featuring Generation Brass A group of our most talented ‘Dads and Lads’ Brass players formed especially for the occasion under the leadership of Dr Stephen Cobb including Andrew Piper – Clarinet soloist with ‘The Household Troops’ Band Thomas Fountain – Cornet Principal Cornet of the National Children’s Brass Band

and ffourtissimo Four singers recently graduated from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama performing music from a variety of genres from Operatic to The Beatles! supported by Staines Songsters

Tickets £10 & £8 (numbered and reserved) available from The Salvation Army, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 3JY Mon to Fri: 9am-4pm by phone [01784 423424] or by post (above)

CHEQUE & SAE REQUIRED. Cheques made payable to: “THE KENYA TRUST”