Salvationist Music

JM41821 AT THE EDGE of TIME - Parts & Score

Categories: Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music, Brass Band Catalogue - Testpieces
Composer / arranger: Ray Steadman Allen

Salvation Army Judd Street Collection

JM48897 AVE VERUM - Parts & Score

Categories: Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music, Brass Band Catalogue - Hymn Tunes
Composer: W.A. Mozart
Arranger: Albert Jakeway

Salvation Army Judd Street Collection

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JM41019 AWAY IN A MANGER - Parts & Score

Categories: Brass Band Catalogue - Christmas Music, Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music
Composer / arranger: Leslie Condon

JM48898 BEAULAH LAND - Parts & Score

Category: Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music
Composer: Willfred Heaton
Arranger: Paul Hindmarsh

JM48899 BEAUMONT - Parts & Score

Category: Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music
Composer: George Dickens

JM41021 BLAZON ! - Parts & Score

Categories: Brass Band Catalogue - Light Concert Music, Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music
Composer / arranger: Peter Graham

Salvation Army Tone Poem

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Comments by Divisional Bandmaster Michael Kenyon

The title itself is arresting and the word in this context means ‘to proclaim’. John Milton’s hymn Let us with a gladsome mind has for its second verse the opening line, Let us blaze his name abroad. Such fine words deserve a tune of similar stature, therefore Handel’s Theodora provides an ideal setting of this poem.

This major work was written for the International Staff Band Centenary in 1991 and embraces a set of variations on the above tune. The quality of the music demands the best in technique, musicianship and commitment.

INTRODUCTION and THEME - Consisting of recognisable fragments of the main tune the music begins in brilliant style. There is so much detail to be observed and conductors will need to exercise firm rhythmic control. Bar 34 brings quite a severe application of ‘musical brakes’ in order to achieve the required lento in preparation for the presentation of Theodora. In this bar synchronisation of quavers is essential.

Var. I ENERGIA - Clear definition and control of various rhythmic figures should be one of the prime concerns here. Beginning in bar 62 the two-part passage for Baritones is just the first of a number of examples where correct balance is vital. The correct piano level at the opening will aid the subsequent gradations of volume. The directives Energia and later Brioso describe the character of the music. Note the mezzo piano subito at bar 115.

Var. IL REVERIE - Held-over Trombone notes provide a link from the first variation. A sense of continuous rhythmic movement pervades this variation. Satisfactory dove-tailing of parts is an important requirement, and in this respect, two Solo Comet players will feature. There are also important entries for Euphonium, Solo Horn and 1st.Baritone.

Var. III RITMICO - Again there is a link to this variation. The music bristles with rhythmic interest and, as elsewhere in the work, the Percussion section is an important part of the structure. Musical quotations from personalities associated with the ISB can be heard.

Var. IV ELEGY - Important melodic entries are self-evident and it follows that accompanying lines must be supportive without being obtrusive. This music is a tribute to the past.

Var. V FINALE - Preparation of speed and style begins at bar 245 whereas the variation proper begins at bar 263. In referring to a song of praise, Paean (words by Phillip Coutts) the composer looks to the future. Various changes of time-signiture will keep conductors and players alert. The music maintains a sense of excitement throughout and a meticulous regard for detail together with correct balance of parts will be worthwhile for players and listeners.

JM49064 BLESSING, The ( Meditation ) - Parts & Score

Category: Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music

American Festival Series Nos 40 - 43.
This is AFS N0.43 The Blessing - A Meditation, which is part of a set of four pieces published as one journal.
The other pieces in this journal are :
No.40 - Festival Prelude "IN GOOD COMPANY" by Dudley Bright
No.41 - March - THE STARS & STRIPES FOREVER arr. Wm.Himes
N0.42 - Transcription - RIGAUDON - option Organ arr. Wm.Himes

Program Note:
First written as a processional for the wedding of the composer’s son, the music is based on his favorite hymn, “Come, thou Fount of every blessing” by Robert Robinson (1735-90). The music expresses solemnity, tenderness and majesty and builds to the sweeping grandeur of the bridal entry, coinciding with the text of the final verse:
“Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it. Seal it for thy courts above.”

Note to the Conductor:
Because this music was first used as wedding processional one can anticipate the majestic character of this meditation. Two major influences in this work are the hymn’s inspiring words and melody and an attempt to emulate the noble lyricism of the century English composer, Gustav Holst (1874-1934.) Regardless of indicated dynamics or articulations, the overall objective should be to produce a beautiful and glorious sound of praise and celebration.

JM37727 CALL OF THE RIGHTEOUS, The - Parts & Score

Category: Brass Band Catalogue - Salvationist Music
Composer / arranger: Leslie Condon