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Contents to This Edition of the Newsletter 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 Music Ministries Unit Newsletter APRIL 2012 From the Assistant Territorial Music Director... Upcoming Publications (W)sps-shop.com (T)+44 (0) 1933 445 445 (E)[email protected] General Series - December 2011 (Full band scoring - 3 issues per year) 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 ggureure 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.
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