MMU Newsletter 41

Page 1

Music Ministries Unit

Welcome to this edition of the MMU newsletter. It was good to catch up with many people at our Gospel Arts Concert and Music Leaders Councils. Special thanks go to the USA Western Territory Songsters (Songster Leader Neil Smith) for their contribution to the weekend and all they did in their successful week touring the UK. At councils our Territorial Commander, Commissioner Clive Adams, encouraged us all on the Sunday morning and thanked all music leaders for their commitment and work within their local corps. He also challenged us all to do more through our music-making, both artistically and spiritually. The contributions of our own staff sections were as always greatly appreciated, as were the contributions from our guests from USA West and Kathryn Ballantine (vocal soloist). It is not too early to mention that next year’s Gospel Arts Concert will take place in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall and the Music Leaders’ Councils the following day in the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham (7 - 8 June 2014). Territorial Music School is getting closer and details are in this newsletter regarding venue, concerts etc. I would still encourage leaders to talk to our young people about being part of this unique week and to contact us here at MMU should you require further details.

Contents Derick Kane Issue 41 -

June 2013

On a recent visit to Atlanta, USA, I was reminded of the unique fellowship we enjoy as musicians within The Salvation Army. It was a real privilege to be part of events in that Territory and some aspects of my visit are in the newsletter. That internationalism will be in evidence too in the next few weeks, as the International Staff Songsters visit Norway for a congress weekend in Oslo and the International Staff Band take part in the Old Orchard Beach meetings in Maine, USA. Whilst in Atlanta, my former ISB colleague Christopher Priest remarked that sharing memories was an important part of Salvation Army life. So maybe the things we do over the coming weeks and months will result in sharing memories and making memories too! I am not a Facebook user, however, the aims of Facebook are to connect and share. Remember that what you post – you own! May we all continue to connect, share and be proud owners of what we say, do and even post. We at MMU will be pleased to hear from you at any time and receive any news items from you.

Publishing news The upcoming publicaƟons here at MMU and news from SP&S.

Events Eater Music Course 2013 write-up and Maidenhead Bands recent tour to Finland and Estonia.

Training Review on a new resource; The contemporary guitarist.

Other ISB news and informaƟon for the Territorial Music School Final FesƟval.

INNOVATE RESOURCE DEVELOP ENCOURAGE

With thanks for all you continue to do! Derick Kane

Music Ministries Unit Newsletter JUNE 2013


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
MMU Newsletter 41 by The Salvation Army UK and Ireland - Issuu