October 2012 MMU Newsletter

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Issue 38- October 2012

Welcome

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Dear Friends, As always, it was a busy summer of music-making and this is reflected in the newsletter, with reports on International visits. Star Lake, WMI, Africa, Australia, Sweden and Argentina are all represented in this issue. It was my privilege to be the special guest at Star Lake Musicamp, reminding me of the internationalism of The Salvation Army. It’s great to see that the traditions of Star Lake are still held dear and that it remains an influence to many people year after year. I was pleased to visit the Retired Musicians, Fellowship at Worthing recently and I thank them for their hospitality and warm welcome to that fellowship. News of ‘new’ resources is always welcome, and I would particularly bring your attention to a couple of these. Following a large takeup of the first volume of First things First, a second volume is available from October. These 20 pieces follow the same format as Volume 1 in scoring etc and will be a very valuable resource. The original intention was for this book to be a resource for younger players and learner groups. Whilst it still is, it is clear that many groups are using these as worship material from week to week. Some have commented to me that a more generic cover, rather than

Derick Kane the youth focus, may be a good idea. However, as previously stated, these were intended for YP groups. Maybe in this instance, see past the cover and simply use the music! The other book to mention is the new learners’ resource. This is a progressive tutor in three volumes, devised by Keith Watts from Birmingham Citadel, and will be available through SP&S. This will be available for B and E instruments with CD backing. I will provide a further review of this at the end of the year. Please note the announcement regarding the change of venue for next year’s Easter Music Course. Due to the fact that Sunbury Court is unavailable to us next year, we hope to announce a venue for our Territorial Music School soon. Please contact me if you wish any news to be included in the MMU Newsletter, or wish to be added to the mailing list. Thank you as always for your support and for all you continue to do. Derick Kane

Publishing news The upcoming publications here at MMU including new First things First plus latest news from SP&S.

International News International sections on trips around the globe including The International Staff Songsters, Dr Stephen Cobb, and Bandmaster Brian Johnson to Nigeria.

Events Territorial Music School 2012 in pictures and The Household Troops Band visit to Sweden.

Other Interview with Creative Worship Specialist Ira Thomas about her recent rehearsals with Divisional Youth Choruses

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Music Ministries Unit Newsletter OCTOBER 2012


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