A fourth year music student at McMaster University (Ontario) is looking to purchase the following:

Bb piccolo trumpet - 4 valves; preferably Yamaha; but will also accept Shilke or Kanstul.

Eb soprano trumpet; preferably Yamaha; but will also accept Bach or Shilke.

C trumpet; Yamaha or Bach

If you have one of these instruments that you would be willing to sell, please contact Craig Rowe at craig_rowe@can.salvationarmy.org

 

We are now accepting submissions for the 2010 Territorial Christmas CD. All recordings must be of public domain or Army-composed and owned Christmas music, and of good quality. Any soloist or ensemble combination is acceptable, either instrumental or choral/vocal. Deadline for submissions is July 9th. 

For more information, contact Kim Garreffa at kim_garreffa@can.salvationarmy.org or at 416-425-2111 x2208 (Toronto).

Cameron Rawlins debuts on the music scene with a self-titled CD containing popular hymns, contemporary worship songs, and Salvation Army compositions. His soothing voice and the friendly orchestral arrangements will appeal to anyone who has previously been fans of Steve Green, Sandi Patty or Josh Grobin. Hailing from Newmarket Ontario and a member of The Salvation Army Northridge Corps, he is accompanied by several accomplished Army musicians including Doug Chaulk, Gord Mayer, Bob Venables, Steve Brown, and others. The cost per CD is $20.00, with 100% of the proceeds going to support Salvation Army ministries. Makes a great gift for someone you love!   Listen to tracks from the CD in advance, and place your order by going to Cameron's website: www.cameronrawlins.com  

Country singer Cathy Harris and her missions team recently returned home to Bonavista Newfoundland after spending two weeks in Uganda ministering to children at Watoto Village. 

Read the full story as published in the Newfoundland Paper "The Packet".  Learn how the missions trip came about here.

Discover more about Cathy and her music ministry here 

Purchase Cathy's CDs by contacting Kim Garreffa at The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters (Canada) by phone at 416-428-2111 x2208 or by E-mail at Kim_Garreffa@can.salvationarmy.org 

Or, contact Cathy directly via her website: www.prodigalministries.ca

Above: Bernard Verkaaik Jr, with Emil Soderstrom, circa 1950s

Bernard Verkaaik Jr was a Dutch Salvation Army brass composer who held the position of Netherlands Staff Bandmaster from 1948 to 1960. He then immigrated to the USA. Three of his compositions were published in Brass Band Journal Volume One (USA Central Territory, 1962) and one was published in the General Series in 1955 (March, Resolute Soldiers, #1410). 

However, many of his compositions have been lost. It is believed by his sons that Bernard gave several of his manuscripts to Canadian residents, and for historical purposes it is hoped that some of these could be recovered. If you have information concerning these "lost" manuscripts, please contact Steef Klepke at klepke@xs4all.nl or Kim Garreffa at 416-425-2111 x2208 (Toronto). 

Video highlights of this year's National Music & Gospel Arts Camp (Canada/Bermuda) can be viewed at the following links (click title above the picture to continue)...

While attending Bible school some nine years ago I felt a call to Africa. I was petrified and did not want to go there, but after much conviction of heart, I surrendered my will to the Lord and said, "O.K. God, I will go, but YOU have to initiate it and set it up... and I waited for that to happen, nine long years! Finally while living in Fort McMurray in 2008 I saw the Children's Watoto Choir* performing at the Pentecostal Assemblies of Fort McMurray, it was there that God spoke to my heart again and gently said, "This is the place I want you to go, prepare a team!"

I sponsored a baby in Watoto Bulrushes* and sent for a package to prepare a team to go there. In Sept 2008 I left Fort McMurray and returned to my hometown of Bonavista Newfoundland. By merely mentioning my dream to a few people, I received enough support to go full steam ahead. Over the past year we have had sub-sandwich sales, garage sales, flea markets, church services and gospel concerts, hot supper sales, and I recorded a new CD, "He Understands My Tears", the profits from which have all went towards developing the missions team. We began passing out our sponsor sheets from Watoto and this enabled people to get receipted for their donations. I spoke with Tanya Witzke from Watoto and the ball began rolling!

(Click here to enlarge CD cover photo)

For only $1.25 each* (Canadian funds), you get an hour of Christmas music featuring some of Canada's best brass bands, Songster brigades, and solo artists. It makes an easy stocking stuffer or substitute for Christmas cards. The CDs come to you opened so you can insert your own specialized Christmas greeting. Sealers are provided so you can seal them shut afterwards. There is room on the back of the CD for mailing addresses and stamps.†

* plus shipping           †CDs must be mailed as "non-bendable mail".

Click here for ordering information.

Artists contributing to the CD are as follows:

The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church (Ontario, Canada) is seeking a Bandmaster. Click here for ministry description and contact information.  For more information about Kitchener Ontario, click here.