Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Bruce Broughton
The chorale which forms the basis of this prelude dates from the sixteenth century and was used by J.S.Bach in his Cantata No.122, 'Das neugeborne Kinderlein'. On his score Bruce Broughton includes a translation by R. Rutledge of the words; 'There comes the true jubilee, what are we eternally lamenting? Look alive! It is a time for singing, for the Christ-child exorcises all sorrow'.
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Anton Dvorak Arranger: Ray Steadman Allen
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For three years the Czech composer Dvorak lived and worked in America and this, his ninth and last symphony, contains impressions of that continent. This arrangement for brass band follows the scheme of the original in movement order and theme presentation although a certain amount of 'condensing' of material has naturally been inevitable.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Erik Silfverberg
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: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Erik Leidzen
Salvation Army selection
None Other Name was written for the 1960 tour of England by the New York Staff Band of The Salvation Army and can justifiably be termed a classic of brass band repertoire. It is best described as a symphonic medley of six songs focused on the name of Christ; The Saviour's Name; Jesus is the Sweetest Name I know; There's a Wonderful Name, 'tis Jesus; He's the Lily of the Valley; Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (St. Agnes); All Hal the Power of Jesus' Name (Diadem).
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Ray Steadman-Allen
This romantic Maori song of farewell was arranged as a cornet solo for David Daws. Within The Salvation Army, the words 'Search me, O God, and know my heart today' are now associated with this beautiful tune.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Dudley Bright
Commissioned by the Swiss Christian Brass Band Association in celebration of their 150th anniversary, the title 'Paean' means a shout of thanksgiving and praise. It is also the composer's personal expression of gratitude to God following major surgery. Although 'Paean' includes three fairly contemporary Christian songs, it is not intended to be played in any kind of rock or jazz style. The idiom is quite firmly rooted in brass band tradition. The opening fanfare-like section begins in celebratory mood before becoming more contemplative through the song 'Father God, I wonder'. A change of tempo heralds the statement of the thematically significant song 'Hosanna' before immediately moving to 'Faithful God'. Following a fugato the music retraces its steps to a triumphant restatement of the opening music.
Categories: TEST PIECES (Major Works), SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Robert Redhead
This symphony for brass band seeks to explore the thought that 'the greatest need of any congregation is its pastor's personal holiness'. The first movement challenges the pastor 'to serve the present age', the tunes 'Majesty' and 'Lathbury' are used. The second movement expresses a priority to 'Seek...first the Kingdom of God'. The short third movement presents the question 'Except I am moved with compassion, how dwellest they Spirit in me?' before the triumphant finale reflects the desire of every Christian that his life and work will always be for the glory of God with the presentation of 'In my life Lord, be glorified'.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: David Rowsell
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'.
Categories: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Eric Ball
Salvation Army suite
Attempting to recreate the atmosphere of mediaeval pilgrims, this suite comprises three separate, yet linked movements. I. Based on John Bunyan's poem 'He Who Would Valiant Be', the music reminds us of the words 'No foes shall stay his might, though he with giants fight, he will make good his right to be a pilgrim'. II. A transcription of the composer's own setting of 'God be in my head'. III. The original themes in this movement express feelings of joy and excitement of present day pilgrims journeying on the Christian path.
Categories: MARCHES, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Wilfred Heaton
Salvation Army festival march. Duration 4.31
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With this effort, Deputy-Bandmaster Wilfred Heaton, of Sheffield Park Corps, made his debut in the Festival Series Band Journal. At the outset it should be made clear that this is no ordinary march, and it will need quite a different approach from that of the usual type of music written in that form.
Introduction - A clean use of the tongue and a strict observance of the dynamic markings are essential in this short but trumpet-like figure for Comets and Trombones. The semiquaver anacrusis may cause a little trouble at first, but a clear indication by the conductor will soon correct matters. Bar four, where the Basses enter on the third beat with an imitation figure, will also need to be watched.
Section A - The melodic outline is a little broken, 1st Comet and Flugel Horn having the melody for the first two bars. See that the upward scalic figure, where the Solo Comets join, is correctly timed. All that is necessary for the accompaniment is a steady tread with good rhythm.
Section B - Much of the music here resembles an interlude rather than a second subject and several unusual features are seen. The first is the imitation figure for Baritones and Euphonium which will need careful handling. Bar seven, however, is the most unusual feature and may present a problem to many, but this will solve itself if taken slowly at first in practice, increasing the speed when quite sure of it. The bar which follows is difficult only for Solo Comet, but even this is scalic and will quickly become easy to negotiate.
Section C - This resembles the first subject, and is on similar lines, but possesses new features, Tenor Trombones and Euphonium having the melody previously played by the 1st Comet and Flugel Horn. Imitation figures for Trombone and Cornet are prominent features from bar five onwards. The Horn and Euphonium link in the last bar is also important.
Section B - Novel and interesting treatment is given to a Salvation Army ‘old favourite’ theme, the words of which are: Praise, oh praise Him! Swell the song that’s rung throughout the ages; Praise, oh praise Him! The Lamb once slain! Oh, sing the grand old song again, How the precious flow washes white as snow! Oh, sing the grand old song again, Of the fountain that was opened at the cross.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Andrew MacKereth
Written for the 2003 tour of Canada and USA by Bristol Easton Band of The Salvation Army, this set of variations provides the whole band with a stern examination of technical and musical aptitude, whilst engaging the listener from beginning to end. The commission given to the composer was to create a set of variations with a similar framework to that of Edward Gregson's 'Variations on Laudate Dominum'. As in the famous Gregson work, the theme (Lobe den Herren) is not heard in its entirety until the final section when the majestic tune provides a fitting and stirring conclusion to the music.
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer: Kenneth Downie
Wilfred Heaton's march 'Praise' has long been a favourite of Kenneth Downie. In 'Praise Tribute', written for The International Staff Band, he deliberately adopts a Heaton style and follows the key scheme of the original while developing the music from the old Manx revival hymn 'The Good Old Way'.
Categories: Solos, SALVATIONIST MUSIC Composer / arranger: Leslie Condon
Solo for Bb. Cornet.
Leslie Condon originally wrote this alternative tune for the Charles Wesley hymn, 'Gentle Jesus, meek and mild' in 1963. He later scored it for cornet solo and it appears here with brass band accompaniment.
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