Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Brian Bowen
Sir John Stainer's fine tune is often associated with Charles Wesley's hymn, 'Love divine, all loves excelling'. The introduction is designed to evoke a feeling of awe, and a broad, confident style will set the pattern for the whole arrangement. Contrast in colour has been sought in the scoring but special effects must not be allowed to obscure the melody. The arrangement ends in an atmosphere suggested by the final line of the hymn, 'Lost in wonder, love and praise'.
Triumph Series Band Journal,
March 2008 - Numbers 1175 - 1178
This is a compilation album in which you get four complete compositions as follows :
No. 1175 The Hallelujah Strand (Lorne Barry).
A bright, light-hearted arrangement of the well-known song, 'They'll sing a welcome home'.
No. 1176 Selection - No Limits, No Measure (Erik Silfverberg).
Three tunes form this composition; 'Trust in God', 'Crimond' and 'Blacklands'. They are all connected with songs about God's amazing love and grace, and the title is derived from words associated with the last tune; 'His love has no limits, his grace has no measure'.
No. 1177 In His Presence (Andrew Mackereth)
A selection using two songs that relate to being in the presence of God, particularly during our prayer time; 'As we are gathered' and 'In the secret of thy presence'.
No. 1178 March - S.C.B. 125 (Dean Jones).
This piece was written at the request of Scarborough Citadel Band to commemorate their 125th anniversary. The inclusion of the tunes 'Southport' and 'From strength to strength' was also requested.
Categories: SALVATIONIST MUSIC, Hymn Tunes Arranger: Leonard Ballantine
Salvation Army hymn tune arr.
Comments by Captain Leonard Ballantine :
The melody Shenandoah is one of those exquisite folk expressions which begs to be treated simply. Its sheer beauty of line and character makes it the perfect choice for marriage to the sensitive lyric of John Oxenham’s masterful ‘Mid all the traffic of the ways. In preparation, it is hoped that leaders will consult the song for personal insight, and in turn, share the timeless images with the musicians. Balance, blend, tuning and careful observance of dynamics will help achieve the desired serenity.
'Mid all the Traffic, arranged by Leonard Ballantine, is available on the CD 'Fever Fantasy!' by Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, conducted by John Hinckley.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: William Himes
The title of this extended march is derived from the song 'Would you know why I love Jesus, Why he is so dear to me? 'Tis because my blessed and Saviour From my sins has ransomed me' which is featured throughout this rythmic and original composition.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Kenneth Downie
This music was originally written to mark the 24th anniversary of The Salvation Army's Canadian Staff Band and was performed by the band, under the direction of the composer, in January 1993. The inspiration was the theme chorus of the International Corps Cadet rally held in London in 1956; 'Jesus, I love you, I love you with tender care'. The mood of the music is often high-spirited and humorous and frequently calls for a sense of bravura although there are some tender moments too. This new edition was produced for The International Staff Band, omitting the singing and trombone quartet but containing new material in the same high-spirited style of the original.
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Kenneth Downie
This is an extensive work consisting of a theme, five variations and a finale. The theme is the hymn tune 'Whitechapel' whose former title 'Death is coming' did little to encourage its use! A wide range of moods are covered, from the delicate and tender to the robust and jubilant. The music was originally written for the London Citadel Band (Ontario, Canada).
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Brian Bowen
A Salvation Army classic based on the hymn 'The God of love my Shepherd is', a paraphrase of Psalm 23 to the tune 'University'. The setting, using fragments of the tune, reflects the differing moods of the Psalm culminating in an inspiring close.
Categories: TEST PIECES (Major Works), SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Dean Goffin
Salvation Army air varie
This music consists of a theme followed by five extensive variations. The theme is the composer's own tune set to the words, 'Thee will I love, my strength, my tower', a hymn by Johann Scheffler translated by John Wesley. A strong modal flavour is characteristic of the theme. Variation 1: This is a light and graceful variation with a good deal of imitative writing. It leads, without a break, into the next variation. Variation 2: Fire and ferocity are asked for in the course of this variation. Variation 3: This variation demonstrates the original approach of the composer. Solo lines for cornet and euphonium are included with their arabesques and arpeggii. Variation 4: Taking the form of a passacaglia, the 'ground' is given out at once by the basses. Fragments of the 'ground', plain or decorated, are combined and used in a number of ways, revealing the composer's mastery of counterpoint. Variation 5: The briskly moving and scintillating final variation abounds in sudden variations of dynamic. The tempo remains constant until an increase is called for in the coda. This 'contest' version has been prepared by Brian Bowen who was asked to re-work the percussion part and introduce a repiano cornet part (Salvation Army band publications do not, in general, have a part for repiano cornet).
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Marlon Jones
Unity Series Band Journal, February 2008 - Numbers 342 - 345 This is a compilation album of four complete arrangements.
No. 342 Chorus Arrangement - King of kings, Majesty (Trevor Worthington). An arrangement of the popular worship song by Jarrod Cooper.
No. 343 Song Arrangement - My Tribute (Marlon Jones). A transcription for brass of one of the most popular Christian songs of the 20th Century.
No. 344 Festival March - Walking with him (Steven Ponsford). Based on Sally Broughton's medley entitled 'Jesus loves me' this march features an arrangement of 'Yes, Jesus loves me', 'He never failed me yet' and 'Walking with Jesus'.
No. 345 Benediction - Perfect Peace (David Rowsell). A simple arrangement of the chorus, 'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace'.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Marlon Jones
Unity Series Band Journal, February 2008 - Numbers 342 - 345 This is a compilation album of four complete arrangements.
No. 342 Chorus Arrangement - King of kings, Majesty (Trevor Worthington). An arrangement of the popular worship song by Jarrod Cooper.
No. 343 Song Arrangement - My Tribute (Marlon Jones). A transcription for brass of one of the most popular Christian songs of the 20th Century.
No. 344 Festival March - Walking with him (Steven Ponsford). Based on Sally Broughton's medley entitled 'Jesus loves me' this march features an arrangement of 'Yes, Jesus loves me', 'He never failed me yet' and 'Walking with Jesus'.
No. 345 Benediction - Perfect Peace (David Rowsell). A simple arrangement of the chorus, 'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace'.
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