Theme Online > RSS > Articles en http://www.themeonline.ca RSS Feed for Theme Online Copyright: (C) Theme Online, see http://www.themeonline.ca for terms and conditions of reuse 60 Theme Online Ecclesiact Web System for Churches http://www.ecclesiact.com <![CDATA[New CD release!]]>

Stephen Huntley (Halifax Nova Scotia) has just released his second CD "The Treasure to Seek" with the musical support of members of The Salvation Army Fairview Citadel Band and Fairview Citadel kids choir. Engineered and produced by John Murphy of Simple Productions, and dedicated to the memory of bandsman David Henderson, this adult contemporary Christian album features mostly original compositions with a few familiar favourites such as Chris Tomlin's "How Great is our God" and the traditional "God is so Good."

Along with Stephen's first CD "Broken Wings" (2008), "The Treasure to Seek" can be purchased on itunes or at amazon.com. Reach Stephen through his website at www.stephenhuntley.ca. A sample of the CD can be heard here.]]> 1489683101 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:05:38 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 1489683101 0 2012-01-09

Stephen Huntley (Halifax Nova Scotia) has just released his second CD "The Treasure to Seek" with the musical support of members of The Salvation Army Fairview Citadel Band and Fairview Citadel kids choir. Engineered and produced by John Murphy of Simple Productions, and dedicated to the memory of bandsman David Henderson, this adult contemporary Christian album features mostly original compositions with a few familiar favourites such as Chris Tomlin's "How Great is our God" and the traditional "God is so Good."

Along with Stephen's first CD "Broken Wings" (2008), "The Treasure to Seek" can be purchased on itunes or at amazon.com. Reach Stephen through his website at www.stephenhuntley.ca. A sample of the CD can be heard here.]]> <![CDATA[SA Christmas Radio]]>

The next Salvation Army Broadcast will be Monday December 26th, 2011
on FM 98.5 www.ckwr.com from 9 to 11 p.m.
and is sponsored by Kitchener Salvation Army Family Services.

Previous broadcasts can be heard at any time by going to www.salvos.com/tomquick
then follow the instructions

These broadcasts are also available on www.salvoaudio.com




]]> 926927023 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:30:59 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 926927023 0 2011-11-22

The next Salvation Army Broadcast will be Monday December 26th, 2011
on FM 98.5 www.ckwr.com from 9 to 11 p.m.
and is sponsored by Kitchener Salvation Army Family Services.

Previous broadcasts can be heard at any time by going to www.salvos.com/tomquick
then follow the instructions

These broadcasts are also available on www.salvoaudio.com




]]> <![CDATA[2011 Territorial Christmas CD]]>

At just $1.25 each, these CDs make great stocking stuffers, easy give-aways in lieu of Christmas cards. Ideal gifts for your friends, family and community. About an hour of quality brass, choral and solo music.

Click here to order. Click on picture above for a more detailed view.

Songs on the CD include:

1. Go Tell it on the Mountain - arranged by Barrie Gott, performed by Stonechurch Brass (Hamilton Ontario Canada), originally recorded for the 2004 CD "A Christmas Collage", conducted by Philip Rayment. Stonechurch Brass is comprised of Sarah Rayment, Jeff Vize, Sherie Keogh, Nicole Pollett, Tom Hutchinson, Mandi Vize, John Bebbington, Reg Downer, and Joshua Downer.

2. Good King Wenceslas - arranged for brass band by Kenneth Downie, and reformatted for brass quartet by Andrew Poirier. Performed by members of the Ontario Central East Divisional Youth Band, whose members include Emily Ewing, Barrington Venables, Brindley Venables and Marcus Venables. Originally released on the 2009 Christmas CD ...Seasonal Sounds of Christmaso, released by The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division, Public Relations Department, and kindly reproduced here with their permission.

3. Deck the Halls - arranged by Leonard Ballantine, performed by Celebration Morning, remastered from the 1979 Salvation Army recording "The Spirit of Christmas".

4. Sweet Little Jesus Boy - arranged by Christopher Cole, performed by The Salvation Army North York Temple Band, conducted by Glenn Barlow, originally released on their 2009 CD "O Holy Night".

5. O Come Emmanuel - arranged by Kim Garreffa, performed by Pamela Highley (pianist Kim Garreffa), recorded especially for this CD.

6. O Holy Night - arranged by Stephen Bulla, recorded by the Ontario Central East Divisional Youth Band, conducted by Captain Mark Hall, featuring soloist Brindley Venables. Originally released on the 2009 Christmas CD ...Seasonal Sounds of Christmaso, released by The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division, Public Relations Department, and kindly reproduced here with their permission.

7. Carol of the Bells - written by Ivy Mawby and Norman Bearcroft, arranged by Major Kenneth Smith, performed by the THQ Women's Chorus, comprised of Miriam Mansell, Linda Leigh, Pamela Richardson, Lynn Armstrong, Darlene Stoops and Mary Read Horton (pianist Ken Smith). Recorded especially for this CD.

8. Once in Royal David's City - written by C. F. Alexander and H. G. Gauntlett. Performed by The Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel Songsters, conducted by Donna Colley. Recorded especially for this CD.

9. Gloria in Excelsis - arranged by Dorothy Gates, and performed by Michael Baker with The Canadian Staff Band, at the live concert recording of "Christmas with The Salvation Army", held at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on December 4th 2010. Reproduced for this CD with the kind permission of The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division Public Relations Dept.

10. The First Noel - arranged by Kim Garreffa, performed by Matthew Higgerty (pianist Kim Garreffa). Recorded especially for this CD.

11. Silent Night - arranged by Bandmaster David Rowsell, performed by Jonathan Rowsell with The Salvation Army St. John's Temple Band (Newfoundland Canada). Recorded especially for this CD.

12. And the Glory - from Handel's Messiah, performed by the 2010 Festival Chorus with organist Ian Sadler, at the live concert recording of "Christmas with The Salvation Army", held at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on December 4th 2010. Conducted by Major Leonard Ballantine. Reproduced for this CD with the kind permission of The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division Public Relations Dept.

13. Shining Star - written by Peter Graham, performed by The Canadian Staff Band (Brian Burditt, conductor), on the 2001 recording "Christmas Presence", produced by The Salvation Army Territorial Music & Gospel Arts Dept.

14. Ding Dong Merrily on High - traditional, lyrics by George R. Woodward, performed by The Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel Songsters, conducted by Donna Colley. Recorded especially for this CD.

15. Bring a Torch - arranged by Leonard Ballantine, performed by Celebration Morning, remastered from the 1979 Salvation Army recording "The Spirit of Christmas".

16. Night of the Angel Song - written by Leonard Ballantine, performed by the 2010 Festival Chorus with The Canadian Staff Band and Festival Ensemble, at the live concert recording of "Christmas with The Salvation Army", held at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on December 4th 2010. Conducted by Major Leonard Ballantine. Reproduced for this CD with the kind permission of The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division Public Relations Dept.

17. We Three Kings - arranged and performed by Kevin Metcalf, accompanied by The Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel Band. Recorded especially for this CD.

18. There's a Song in the Air - written by Josiah G. Holland and Karl P. Harrington, arranged by Major Kenneth Smith. Performed by
the THQ Women's Chorus, comprised of Miriam Mansell, Linda Leigh, Pamela Richardson, Lynn Armstrong, Darlene Stoops and Mary Read Horton (pianist Ken Smith). Recorded especially for this CD.

19. I Wonder as I Wander - arranged and performed by Major Kenneth Smith. Recorded especially for this CD.

20. Grace - written and performed by Captain Allison Chambers. Recorded especially for this CD.

The CD was mastered by Ted Marshall of Marshall Arts Productions (Elora Ontario Canada).




]]> 1667652721 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:10:27 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 1667652721 0 2011-11-15

At just $1.25 each, these CDs make great stocking stuffers, easy give-aways in lieu of Christmas cards. Ideal gifts for your friends, family and community. About an hour of quality brass, choral and solo music.

Click here to order. Click on picture above for a more detailed view.

Songs on the CD include:

1. Go Tell it on the Mountain - arranged by Barrie Gott, performed by Stonechurch Brass (Hamilton Ontario Canada), originally recorded for the 2004 CD "A Christmas Collage", conducted by Philip Rayment. Stonechurch Brass is comprised of Sarah Rayment, Jeff Vize, Sherie Keogh, Nicole Pollett, Tom Hutchinson, Mandi Vize, John Bebbington, Reg Downer, and Joshua Downer.

2. Good King Wenceslas - arranged for brass band by Kenneth Downie, and reformatted for brass quartet by Andrew Poirier. Performed by members of the Ontario Central East Divisional Youth Band, whose members include Emily Ewing, Barrington Venables, Brindley Venables and Marcus Venables. Originally released on the 2009 Christmas CD ...Seasonal Sounds of Christmaso, released by The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division, Public Relations Department, and kindly reproduced here with their permission.

3. Deck the Halls - arranged by Leonard Ballantine, performed by Celebration Morning, remastered from the 1979 Salvation Army recording "The Spirit of Christmas".

4. Sweet Little Jesus Boy - arranged by Christopher Cole, performed by The Salvation Army North York Temple Band, conducted by Glenn Barlow, originally released on their 2009 CD "O Holy Night".

5. O Come Emmanuel - arranged by Kim Garreffa, performed by Pamela Highley (pianist Kim Garreffa), recorded especially for this CD.

6. O Holy Night - arranged by Stephen Bulla, recorded by the Ontario Central East Divisional Youth Band, conducted by Captain Mark Hall, featuring soloist Brindley Venables. Originally released on the 2009 Christmas CD ...Seasonal Sounds of Christmaso, released by The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division, Public Relations Department, and kindly reproduced here with their permission.

7. Carol of the Bells - written by Ivy Mawby and Norman Bearcroft, arranged by Major Kenneth Smith, performed by the THQ Women's Chorus, comprised of Miriam Mansell, Linda Leigh, Pamela Richardson, Lynn Armstrong, Darlene Stoops and Mary Read Horton (pianist Ken Smith). Recorded especially for this CD.

8. Once in Royal David's City - written by C. F. Alexander and H. G. Gauntlett. Performed by The Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel Songsters, conducted by Donna Colley. Recorded especially for this CD.

9. Gloria in Excelsis - arranged by Dorothy Gates, and performed by Michael Baker with The Canadian Staff Band, at the live concert recording of "Christmas with The Salvation Army", held at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on December 4th 2010. Reproduced for this CD with the kind permission of The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division Public Relations Dept.

10. The First Noel - arranged by Kim Garreffa, performed by Matthew Higgerty (pianist Kim Garreffa). Recorded especially for this CD.

11. Silent Night - arranged by Bandmaster David Rowsell, performed by Jonathan Rowsell with The Salvation Army St. John's Temple Band (Newfoundland Canada). Recorded especially for this CD.

12. And the Glory - from Handel's Messiah, performed by the 2010 Festival Chorus with organist Ian Sadler, at the live concert recording of "Christmas with The Salvation Army", held at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on December 4th 2010. Conducted by Major Leonard Ballantine. Reproduced for this CD with the kind permission of The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division Public Relations Dept.

13. Shining Star - written by Peter Graham, performed by The Canadian Staff Band (Brian Burditt, conductor), on the 2001 recording "Christmas Presence", produced by The Salvation Army Territorial Music & Gospel Arts Dept.

14. Ding Dong Merrily on High - traditional, lyrics by George R. Woodward, performed by The Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel Songsters, conducted by Donna Colley. Recorded especially for this CD.

15. Bring a Torch - arranged by Leonard Ballantine, performed by Celebration Morning, remastered from the 1979 Salvation Army recording "The Spirit of Christmas".

16. Night of the Angel Song - written by Leonard Ballantine, performed by the 2010 Festival Chorus with The Canadian Staff Band and Festival Ensemble, at the live concert recording of "Christmas with The Salvation Army", held at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on December 4th 2010. Conducted by Major Leonard Ballantine. Reproduced for this CD with the kind permission of The Salvation Army Ontario Central East Division Public Relations Dept.

17. We Three Kings - arranged and performed by Kevin Metcalf, accompanied by The Salvation Army Yorkminster Citadel Band. Recorded especially for this CD.

18. There's a Song in the Air - written by Josiah G. Holland and Karl P. Harrington, arranged by Major Kenneth Smith. Performed by
the THQ Women's Chorus, comprised of Miriam Mansell, Linda Leigh, Pamela Richardson, Lynn Armstrong, Darlene Stoops and Mary Read Horton (pianist Ken Smith). Recorded especially for this CD.

19. I Wonder as I Wander - arranged and performed by Major Kenneth Smith. Recorded especially for this CD.

20. Grace - written and performed by Captain Allison Chambers. Recorded especially for this CD.

The CD was mastered by Ted Marshall of Marshall Arts Productions (Elora Ontario Canada).




]]> <![CDATA[National Music Camp 2011]]>

153 students and 52 faculty met at Jackson's Point from Aug. 27th Sept. 3rd for the 43rd annual National Music Camp. Special guests this year were Tom and Heather Hanton. Tom is the Salvation Army music director for the Eastern Michigan Division, and over the course of the week he engaged the camp with his humor and easy-going personality, proving himself to be a qualified conductor as he led the ...Ao band in Steven Ponsford's ...Kerygmao on Wed. evening and Leslie Condon's classic piece ...The Present Ageo for the final Sat. evening program. (Personally, it was the best live concert presentation of the latter piece that I'd ever heard). Tom also found time to premiere Steven Ponsford's tribute to Michael Jackson entitled ...King of Popo, a medley of well-known Jackson hits such as ...Beat ito and ...Billie Jeano.

Tom's wife Heather is a lovely vocalist and bandsperson herself, and on ...Meet the Guesto night (Monday) she graced us with a new Marty Mikles piece entitled ...Search Meo. Tom also shared a memorable video with us1/2 he proposed to Heather on live television a number of years ago, during the annual Grand Rapids Michigan Santa Claus parade. Tom and Heather now live in Detroit with their two children, where Heather works as Community Director for The Salvation Army there.

Other guests this year included Majors Len and Heather Ballantine, their first year back at National Camp since leaving their appointment in the THQ music department in 2006. Len conducted the ...Ao chorus and the 'Ballantine' band. As expected, all of the pieces performed by his band and chorus were arranged by Len himself. The band performed ...Since Jesuso on Wed. and ...Go Down Moseso on Saturday night, both lively numbers that made one want to tap the toe. The ...Ao chorus performed a beautiful new arrangement of the old worship piece ...Lead me to the Rocko (Lynn DeShazo), and a couple of Sandy Patti numbers, ...Make His Praise Gloriouso and ...More Than Wonderfulo. Heather Ballantine led a spiritual discernment elective entitled ...Penetrating the Darknesso.

Bible guests for the week were Majors Jamie and Ann Braund, newly appointed to CFOT as assistant principal and training officer, respectively. The Bible topic for the week was ...I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say1/2 the sayings of Jesuso, and they were adept at sharing deep insight into Jesus' teachings that helped students and faculty perceive details of supposedly well-known Biblical passages that are rarely noticed or discussed in scripture. Following the daily Bible teaching the students broke into small groups, and under the guidance of faculty members and a pamphlet guide, shared freely with each other what they'd learned and how it applies to daily living. Daily themes included the ...I Amo saying of Christ, found in the book of John; the ...Kingdom of Heaveno parables found in Matthew 13 and Luke 14; ...Who are the losto based on Luke 15, Matthew 9 & 25; ...Sell your possessions and follow meo focusing on Matthew 19 & 1 Timothy 6; and finally, ...I am the vineo and ...Come unto meo, from John 15 & Matthew 11. At the Thursday evening worship program, Jamie challenged the students to donate to SA social justice causes, by buying fair trade tee-shirts that supported women coming out of the sex trade/trafficking industry, or by buying shirts that supported a schooling program in the Philippines, or by writing words of encouragement to former camp students Jill Peddle and John Voss who were currently on missions trips overseas. One of the students, Heidi Adams, was also collecting shoes to be sent to African missions programs (soles4souls.org).
Finally, Curtis Plante had an internet connection set up so students could donate money online to The Salvation Army's relief effort in Kenya for the Somalian drought refugees.

Our new Territorial Commanders, Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, came and shared with the students at the Sunday morning service. Commissioner Brian challenged the students to wholly commit to Christ and ...dare to imagineo what can result when we do. He was funny and engaging (one must ask him about his sky diving experience!) and they certainly made an unforgettable impression. The Commissioner also had Cameron Rawlins sing their favourite piece ...I Can Only Imagineo to solidify the message.

One noticeable feature of the camp was the number of former camp students who have graduated to being faculty members. Leah Antle, now songster leader at St. John's Temple, took on one of the mixed choruses. Matt Osmond, from St. John's Citadel, ran the media stream. Kathryn Higgins (Ballantine) and her husband Kyle ran the drama stream. Jonathan Rowsell (St. John's Temple) and Cameron Rawlins (Northridge, Newmarket Ontario) co-led a lower brass elective. Serena Doars led the timbrel elective. It was Melanie Reid's second year to lead the popular hip hop elective, and Greg Colley's second year conducting a brass band. (His band played William Himes' popular ...The Witnesso and Eric Ball's classic ...Songs of the Morningo). Rounding out the leadership was Len Marshall and Valerie Moreton, once again heading the worship stream; Canadian Staff Bandmaster John Lam conducted the ...Lam Bando in a new brass arrangement of ...They shall come from the easto, (arranged by composer John Larsson's own son Kevin), and Dean Goffin's famous ...Symphony of Thanksgivingo at the Saturday evening final program. Former TYS Major Dave Ivany was back, leading the sports program and a Spiritual Discipline's elective, and Dave's wife Major Bev Ivany (currently writing ...Words of Lifeo for IHQ) led a creative writing elective. Cathie Koehnen and Jane Lam shared the women's chorus (Jane also led a mixed chorus); Andrea Donais also led a mixed chorus, and Steve Armstrong led the Barbershop elective. Other electives included conducting (led by John Lam), contemporary vocal (led by Cathie Koehnen), pop music and culture (led by Paula Marshall), PowerPoint technique (led by Len Marshall), reading band (led by Darren Hancock), and social justice (led by Rachele Lamont and Curtis Plante).

Talent night presented us with mostly serious numbers. Personally I loved the ...Bugler's Holidayo trumpet trio of Jonathan Elliotson, Katie Barrett and Andrew Dolan. After a slew of vocal, piano and brass solos, a mime presentation, a fiddle solo, and a few brass ensembles, the evening ended on a lighter note with ...Joy Ringso, a 'bells and whistles' ensemble that truly was a joy to watch and listen to. The evening ended with a Newfie Timbrel Brigade, playing to ...The Islandero, and they truly did justice to timbrel brigades everywhere. A lot of fun!

There were some memorable student testimonies over the course of the week, particularly from a visiting Dutch student who shared his life struggle with alcoholism, and how his mother's prayers and tears turned his life around. Another student shared about her early childhood experiences in foster care before finally being adopted by Salvation Army officers. Jonathan Rowsell and wife Seritha shared their mission trip experience as special music camp guests in Bolivia. Heidi Adams related her experience as a school counselor in Triton Newfoundland, and Andrew Dolan recounted his month-long medical placement in Zimbabwe where he was able to assist the SA's own Dr. Paul Thistle in amputation surgeries.

One thing becomes clear in participating in the music camp experience: The Salvation Army is raising up a generation of young adults who are truly seeking God's will for their lives, and who truly want to make a real impact in the world they live in, especially in the realm of social justice and evangelism. While music may be a binding thread at National Camp, it is the spiritual hunger and the life-transforming presence of the Holy Spirit that makes this camp one that draws campers and faculty back again year after year. Hail, Jackson's!

- submitted by Kim Garreffa
]]> 1163041072 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:25:36 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 1163041072 0 2011-09-08

153 students and 52 faculty met at Jackson's Point from Aug. 27th Sept. 3rd for the 43rd annual National Music Camp. Special guests this year were Tom and Heather Hanton. Tom is the Salvation Army music director for the Eastern Michigan Division, and over the course of the week he engaged the camp with his humor and easy-going personality, proving himself to be a qualified conductor as he led the ...Ao band in Steven Ponsford's ...Kerygmao on Wed. evening and Leslie Condon's classic piece ...The Present Ageo for the final Sat. evening program. (Personally, it was the best live concert presentation of the latter piece that I'd ever heard). Tom also found time to premiere Steven Ponsford's tribute to Michael Jackson entitled ...King of Popo, a medley of well-known Jackson hits such as ...Beat ito and ...Billie Jeano.

Tom's wife Heather is a lovely vocalist and bandsperson herself, and on ...Meet the Guesto night (Monday) she graced us with a new Marty Mikles piece entitled ...Search Meo. Tom also shared a memorable video with us1/2 he proposed to Heather on live television a number of years ago, during the annual Grand Rapids Michigan Santa Claus parade. Tom and Heather now live in Detroit with their two children, where Heather works as Community Director for The Salvation Army there.

Other guests this year included Majors Len and Heather Ballantine, their first year back at National Camp since leaving their appointment in the THQ music department in 2006. Len conducted the ...Ao chorus and the 'Ballantine' band. As expected, all of the pieces performed by his band and chorus were arranged by Len himself. The band performed ...Since Jesuso on Wed. and ...Go Down Moseso on Saturday night, both lively numbers that made one want to tap the toe. The ...Ao chorus performed a beautiful new arrangement of the old worship piece ...Lead me to the Rocko (Lynn DeShazo), and a couple of Sandy Patti numbers, ...Make His Praise Gloriouso and ...More Than Wonderfulo. Heather Ballantine led a spiritual discernment elective entitled ...Penetrating the Darknesso.

Bible guests for the week were Majors Jamie and Ann Braund, newly appointed to CFOT as assistant principal and training officer, respectively. The Bible topic for the week was ...I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say1/2 the sayings of Jesuso, and they were adept at sharing deep insight into Jesus' teachings that helped students and faculty perceive details of supposedly well-known Biblical passages that are rarely noticed or discussed in scripture. Following the daily Bible teaching the students broke into small groups, and under the guidance of faculty members and a pamphlet guide, shared freely with each other what they'd learned and how it applies to daily living. Daily themes included the ...I Amo saying of Christ, found in the book of John; the ...Kingdom of Heaveno parables found in Matthew 13 and Luke 14; ...Who are the losto based on Luke 15, Matthew 9 & 25; ...Sell your possessions and follow meo focusing on Matthew 19 & 1 Timothy 6; and finally, ...I am the vineo and ...Come unto meo, from John 15 & Matthew 11. At the Thursday evening worship program, Jamie challenged the students to donate to SA social justice causes, by buying fair trade tee-shirts that supported women coming out of the sex trade/trafficking industry, or by buying shirts that supported a schooling program in the Philippines, or by writing words of encouragement to former camp students Jill Peddle and John Voss who were currently on missions trips overseas. One of the students, Heidi Adams, was also collecting shoes to be sent to African missions programs (soles4souls.org).
Finally, Curtis Plante had an internet connection set up so students could donate money online to The Salvation Army's relief effort in Kenya for the Somalian drought refugees.

Our new Territorial Commanders, Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, came and shared with the students at the Sunday morning service. Commissioner Brian challenged the students to wholly commit to Christ and ...dare to imagineo what can result when we do. He was funny and engaging (one must ask him about his sky diving experience!) and they certainly made an unforgettable impression. The Commissioner also had Cameron Rawlins sing their favourite piece ...I Can Only Imagineo to solidify the message.

One noticeable feature of the camp was the number of former camp students who have graduated to being faculty members. Leah Antle, now songster leader at St. John's Temple, took on one of the mixed choruses. Matt Osmond, from St. John's Citadel, ran the media stream. Kathryn Higgins (Ballantine) and her husband Kyle ran the drama stream. Jonathan Rowsell (St. John's Temple) and Cameron Rawlins (Northridge, Newmarket Ontario) co-led a lower brass elective. Serena Doars led the timbrel elective. It was Melanie Reid's second year to lead the popular hip hop elective, and Greg Colley's second year conducting a brass band. (His band played William Himes' popular ...The Witnesso and Eric Ball's classic ...Songs of the Morningo). Rounding out the leadership was Len Marshall and Valerie Moreton, once again heading the worship stream; Canadian Staff Bandmaster John Lam conducted the ...Lam Bando in a new brass arrangement of ...They shall come from the easto, (arranged by composer John Larsson's own son Kevin), and Dean Goffin's famous ...Symphony of Thanksgivingo at the Saturday evening final program. Former TYS Major Dave Ivany was back, leading the sports program and a Spiritual Discipline's elective, and Dave's wife Major Bev Ivany (currently writing ...Words of Lifeo for IHQ) led a creative writing elective. Cathie Koehnen and Jane Lam shared the women's chorus (Jane also led a mixed chorus); Andrea Donais also led a mixed chorus, and Steve Armstrong led the Barbershop elective. Other electives included conducting (led by John Lam), contemporary vocal (led by Cathie Koehnen), pop music and culture (led by Paula Marshall), PowerPoint technique (led by Len Marshall), reading band (led by Darren Hancock), and social justice (led by Rachele Lamont and Curtis Plante).

Talent night presented us with mostly serious numbers. Personally I loved the ...Bugler's Holidayo trumpet trio of Jonathan Elliotson, Katie Barrett and Andrew Dolan. After a slew of vocal, piano and brass solos, a mime presentation, a fiddle solo, and a few brass ensembles, the evening ended on a lighter note with ...Joy Ringso, a 'bells and whistles' ensemble that truly was a joy to watch and listen to. The evening ended with a Newfie Timbrel Brigade, playing to ...The Islandero, and they truly did justice to timbrel brigades everywhere. A lot of fun!

There were some memorable student testimonies over the course of the week, particularly from a visiting Dutch student who shared his life struggle with alcoholism, and how his mother's prayers and tears turned his life around. Another student shared about her early childhood experiences in foster care before finally being adopted by Salvation Army officers. Jonathan Rowsell and wife Seritha shared their mission trip experience as special music camp guests in Bolivia. Heidi Adams related her experience as a school counselor in Triton Newfoundland, and Andrew Dolan recounted his month-long medical placement in Zimbabwe where he was able to assist the SA's own Dr. Paul Thistle in amputation surgeries.

One thing becomes clear in participating in the music camp experience: The Salvation Army is raising up a generation of young adults who are truly seeking God's will for their lives, and who truly want to make a real impact in the world they live in, especially in the realm of social justice and evangelism. While music may be a binding thread at National Camp, it is the spiritual hunger and the life-transforming presence of the Holy Spirit that makes this camp one that draws campers and faculty back again year after year. Hail, Jackson's!

- submitted by Kim Garreffa
]]> <![CDATA[Christmas CD Blowout Sale]]>


If you missed purchasing these CDs in previous years... now's your chance... only 75 cents each (plus shipping)! Ideal for give-aways in your community, for PR or ministry purposes:

For more info on the CD Christmas Tapestry, click here:



For more info on the CD Christmas Past and Present, click here:



Also we are accepting orders for our newest Territorial Christmas CD, "A Christmas Offering". They are only $1.25 each plus shipping (no tax!), and feature an hour of quality music by The Canadian Staff Band, North York Temple Band, St. John's Temple Band, Yorkminster Band, OCE Divisional Youth Band & Quartet, Stonechurch Brass, 2010 Festival Chorus, Yorkminster Songsters, Celebration Morning, THQ Women's Chorus, instrumental soloists Michael Baker, Kevin Metcalf & Ken Smith, and vocal soloists Pamela Highley, Matthew Higgerty and Allison Chambers. The CDs come to you open (sealers are provided) so you can insert a personal message or invitation inside, and there is room on the back for postage and address labels.



(Click on the above picture to see a larger version & back cover).

To place an order, click here. No payment necessary until the order is ready to be shipped.


]]> 393615191 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:02:00 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 393615191 0 2011-08-18


If you missed purchasing these CDs in previous years... now's your chance... only 75 cents each (plus shipping)! Ideal for give-aways in your community, for PR or ministry purposes:

For more info on the CD Christmas Tapestry, click here:



For more info on the CD Christmas Past and Present, click here:



Also we are accepting orders for our newest Territorial Christmas CD, "A Christmas Offering". They are only $1.25 each plus shipping (no tax!), and feature an hour of quality music by The Canadian Staff Band, North York Temple Band, St. John's Temple Band, Yorkminster Band, OCE Divisional Youth Band & Quartet, Stonechurch Brass, 2010 Festival Chorus, Yorkminster Songsters, Celebration Morning, THQ Women's Chorus, instrumental soloists Michael Baker, Kevin Metcalf & Ken Smith, and vocal soloists Pamela Highley, Matthew Higgerty and Allison Chambers. The CDs come to you open (sealers are provided) so you can insert a personal message or invitation inside, and there is room on the back for postage and address labels.



(Click on the above picture to see a larger version & back cover).

To place an order, click here. No payment necessary until the order is ready to be shipped.


]]> <![CDATA[Brass Accompaniment for Contemporary Songs]]>
The three best and most popular series for brass congregational accompaniment of contemporary worship songs are:

Hallelujah Choruses

Scripture Based Songs

Magnify

The Hallelujah Choruses are designed to work with any combination of instruments, whether it is brass, woodwind, or stringed instruments. You can also combine the contemporary worship band with the brass band on these arrangements, as keyboard, guitar and bass charts are also provided. The series works with a small or large ensemble of players, so it is the most versatile of the three mentioned above. It is published by The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters USA Central Division, out of Chicago, and is available for purchase from your local SP&S or Trade stores. You can purchase for a whole brass band, or just the worship team. SATB parts are also available, if you would like to use any of the pieces with your songster brigade. Finally, at a very low cost, you can choose to purchase lead sheets only. A new volume (ten pieces per volume) is published every couple of years. Click on the title link above for an index of all songs available.

Scripture Based Songs are brass accompaniment only (does not gel with contemporary worship team members), but the pieces are very well arranged. It is published out of the UK, and a new volume of songs appears every couple of years (12 songs per volume). Again, click on the title link above to see an index of pieces, and contact your local SP&S/Trade Dept to order.

Finally, Magnify is also published out of the UK and is a volume of 75 popular worship songs. There are a couple of repiano brass parts that need to be purchased along with the normal parts in order to make the brass accompaniments work. Although there is a coinciding piano songbook, the songbook does not mesh with the brass arrangements (even the keys aren't always the same), so the choice of accompaniment is one or the other. Still, it is a practical series to own.

Finally, if you are really needing an accompaniment that doesn't exist in any of the above series, you can check out praisecharts.com. They have full orchestrations of all the popular contemporary worship pieces, although you will be paying for woodwind and string parts along with the brass. ]]> 187439564 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:19:31 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 187439564 0 2011-08-04
The three best and most popular series for brass congregational accompaniment of contemporary worship songs are:

Hallelujah Choruses

Scripture Based Songs

Magnify

The Hallelujah Choruses are designed to work with any combination of instruments, whether it is brass, woodwind, or stringed instruments. You can also combine the contemporary worship band with the brass band on these arrangements, as keyboard, guitar and bass charts are also provided. The series works with a small or large ensemble of players, so it is the most versatile of the three mentioned above. It is published by The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters USA Central Division, out of Chicago, and is available for purchase from your local SP&S or Trade stores. You can purchase for a whole brass band, or just the worship team. SATB parts are also available, if you would like to use any of the pieces with your songster brigade. Finally, at a very low cost, you can choose to purchase lead sheets only. A new volume (ten pieces per volume) is published every couple of years. Click on the title link above for an index of all songs available.

Scripture Based Songs are brass accompaniment only (does not gel with contemporary worship team members), but the pieces are very well arranged. It is published out of the UK, and a new volume of songs appears every couple of years (12 songs per volume). Again, click on the title link above to see an index of pieces, and contact your local SP&S/Trade Dept to order.

Finally, Magnify is also published out of the UK and is a volume of 75 popular worship songs. There are a couple of repiano brass parts that need to be purchased along with the normal parts in order to make the brass accompaniments work. Although there is a coinciding piano songbook, the songbook does not mesh with the brass arrangements (even the keys aren't always the same), so the choice of accompaniment is one or the other. Still, it is a practical series to own.

Finally, if you are really needing an accompaniment that doesn't exist in any of the above series, you can check out praisecharts.com. They have full orchestrations of all the popular contemporary worship pieces, although you will be paying for woodwind and string parts along with the brass. ]]> <![CDATA[Bermuda Spring Festival]]>


Over the last ten years, the Salvation Army Bermuda Divisional Band has held their annual Spring Festival in the month of May, which has become a regular fixture in the Divisional and island community calendar. During this time, the festivals have included guests from Bermuda churches, community music groups as well as overseas Salvation Army bands and soloists.

On Saturday, 21st May 2011, the Band held their Annual Spring Festival entitled ...When You Believeo, at the Salvation Army North Street Citadel in Hamilton, Bermuda. This year's featured guests were the Bermuda School of Music Steel Pan Orchestra and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship singers.

This year, Deputy Bandmaster Jamel Bean led the bands for the entire festival and did an exemplary job. The festival opened with the Divisional Band playing Paul Sharman's March Blaze which featured the choruses "Shine Jesus Shine" and "Sing Hosanna". This was very fitting for such a warm spring evening in Bermuda.

Due to many personnel changes within the cornet section, the band chose selections from the Salvation Army Unity Series, American Instrumental Ensemble Series and Hallelujah Chorus Band Publications which were well received by the audience.

The Divisional Youth Band is a small group supplemented by Divisional Band members who assist on a monthly basis with rehearsals and ministry engagements. During the festival, the band played and did a promising job of Brian Bowen's March - The Happy Land and Charlotte Pitteway's The Power of Your Love.

The Bermuda School of Music Steel Pan Orchestra has been in existence since 2008 and is made up of a group of school children and adults led under the leadership of Mrs. Janice Pearman. They played Flight of the Bumblebee and several other selections that created a unique contrast to the brass band. They wowed the crowd with every beat of the pans!

Former Divisional Band member Pastor Eugene Philips led his Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Singers in uplifting praise and worship unto the Lord. As they ministered, they invited the congregation to share in worship.

Right before Divisional Commander Major Shawn Critch brought the devotional, the bands played Wim Stallman's brass band arrangement of the popular song When You Believe along with a moving multi-media presentation. The message was to remind the congregation of the scriptural story facts supporting the promise that miracles can happen when we believe in God.

The festival was concluded with a collaboration of steel pan and brass band selections. The finale was Bill Himes' steel pan version of Caribbean Sing Along featuring the choruses, ...Cast Your Burdens", "He is Here" and "Hold Ono, with the congregation wanting an encore.

The night was a huge success with the Gospel message presented in a very thorough and creative way. The audience enjoyed it greatly and is looking forward to next year's festival. The proceeds will be used to assist the band's upcoming 2012 ministry trip to Chicago.

- Jerome Astwood, Deputy Bandmaster for the Bermuda Divisional Band
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Over the last ten years, the Salvation Army Bermuda Divisional Band has held their annual Spring Festival in the month of May, which has become a regular fixture in the Divisional and island community calendar. During this time, the festivals have included guests from Bermuda churches, community music groups as well as overseas Salvation Army bands and soloists.

On Saturday, 21st May 2011, the Band held their Annual Spring Festival entitled ...When You Believeo, at the Salvation Army North Street Citadel in Hamilton, Bermuda. This year's featured guests were the Bermuda School of Music Steel Pan Orchestra and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship singers.

This year, Deputy Bandmaster Jamel Bean led the bands for the entire festival and did an exemplary job. The festival opened with the Divisional Band playing Paul Sharman's March Blaze which featured the choruses "Shine Jesus Shine" and "Sing Hosanna". This was very fitting for such a warm spring evening in Bermuda.

Due to many personnel changes within the cornet section, the band chose selections from the Salvation Army Unity Series, American Instrumental Ensemble Series and Hallelujah Chorus Band Publications which were well received by the audience.

The Divisional Youth Band is a small group supplemented by Divisional Band members who assist on a monthly basis with rehearsals and ministry engagements. During the festival, the band played and did a promising job of Brian Bowen's March - The Happy Land and Charlotte Pitteway's The Power of Your Love.

The Bermuda School of Music Steel Pan Orchestra has been in existence since 2008 and is made up of a group of school children and adults led under the leadership of Mrs. Janice Pearman. They played Flight of the Bumblebee and several other selections that created a unique contrast to the brass band. They wowed the crowd with every beat of the pans!

Former Divisional Band member Pastor Eugene Philips led his Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Singers in uplifting praise and worship unto the Lord. As they ministered, they invited the congregation to share in worship.

Right before Divisional Commander Major Shawn Critch brought the devotional, the bands played Wim Stallman's brass band arrangement of the popular song When You Believe along with a moving multi-media presentation. The message was to remind the congregation of the scriptural story facts supporting the promise that miracles can happen when we believe in God.

The festival was concluded with a collaboration of steel pan and brass band selections. The finale was Bill Himes' steel pan version of Caribbean Sing Along featuring the choruses, ...Cast Your Burdens", "He is Here" and "Hold Ono, with the congregation wanting an encore.

The night was a huge success with the Gospel message presented in a very thorough and creative way. The audience enjoyed it greatly and is looking forward to next year's festival. The proceeds will be used to assist the band's upcoming 2012 ministry trip to Chicago.

- Jerome Astwood, Deputy Bandmaster for the Bermuda Divisional Band
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Christmas With The Salvation Army, concert at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on Saturday December 3rd, 2011, 7:30 p.m.

with special guests Marjory Watson (soloist, United Kingdom), Colin Fox (actor, dramatist), The Peterborough Singers (Syd Birrell, Director), Ian Sadler (organist), and featuring The Festival Chorus with The Canadian Staff Band (John Lam, Bandmaster), and Major Leonard Ballantine (Artistic Director).

Tickets are available through TicketMaster or through the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office. Presented by The Salvation Army Ontario Central-East Division.

Click here to download a full poster of the event.]]> 1684781885 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:59:41 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 1684781885 0 2011-06-29

Christmas With The Salvation Army, concert at Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto Ontario Canada) on Saturday December 3rd, 2011, 7:30 p.m.

with special guests Marjory Watson (soloist, United Kingdom), Colin Fox (actor, dramatist), The Peterborough Singers (Syd Birrell, Director), Ian Sadler (organist), and featuring The Festival Chorus with The Canadian Staff Band (John Lam, Bandmaster), and Major Leonard Ballantine (Artistic Director).

Tickets are available through TicketMaster or through the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office. Presented by The Salvation Army Ontario Central-East Division.

Click here to download a full poster of the event.]]> <![CDATA[Sound Classics 4 You]]>

Classic Salvation Army LPs have been restored and reproduced in CD format. Memorable recordings of the past are available to purchase including those of The Canadian Staff Band, Earlscourt Citadel Band, Vancouver Temple Band and more!

Visit us at www.sc4you.com to view our inventory and purchase online.]]> 46544665 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:57:12 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 46544665 0 2011-06-17

Classic Salvation Army LPs have been restored and reproduced in CD format. Memorable recordings of the past are available to purchase including those of The Canadian Staff Band, Earlscourt Citadel Band, Vancouver Temple Band and more!

Visit us at www.sc4you.com to view our inventory and purchase online.]]> <![CDATA[A Night at the Theatre -- in a Church!]]>

An evening of opera, art song and showtunes featuring mezzo-soprano Kathy Lewis with tenor Rocco Rupolo, soprano Maureen Batt and pianist Sue Black. Special guests include The Heavyweights Brass Band and The Jasmyn Fyffe Dance Company.

May 28th, 2011, 7 p.m. at The Salvation Army North Toronto Community Church, 7 Eglinton Ave. E. (at Yonge and Eglinton), Toronto Ontario Canada.

Price: "Pay what you can" (suggested donation $12). For more info phone 647-781-6142. Part of all proceeds will be donated to The Salvation Army in Regent Park.

Click here to download a full-color flyer of the event. ]]> 2101797626 Fri, 13 May 2011 11:40:56 GMT Theme Online http://www.themeonline.ca 1181867962 2101797626 0 2011-05-13

An evening of opera, art song and showtunes featuring mezzo-soprano Kathy Lewis with tenor Rocco Rupolo, soprano Maureen Batt and pianist Sue Black. Special guests include The Heavyweights Brass Band and The Jasmyn Fyffe Dance Company.

May 28th, 2011, 7 p.m. at The Salvation Army North Toronto Community Church, 7 Eglinton Ave. E. (at Yonge and Eglinton), Toronto Ontario Canada.

Price: "Pay what you can" (suggested donation $12). For more info phone 647-781-6142. Part of all proceeds will be donated to The Salvation Army in Regent Park.

Click here to download a full-color flyer of the event. ]]>