HIGH COUNCIL TO ELECT NEW GENERAL

On January 20, 2005, at the Sunbury Court Conference Centre in London, the next High Council will convene to elect the 18th General of The Salvation Army. Army leaders from around the world will decide who will be the successor to General John Larsson (a musician), who retires at midnight on April 1, 2006.


The summons from Commissioner Israel Gaither, Chief of the Staff, calls all active commissioners and territorial commanders to this historic council.

This High Council will be the largest to date, with a likely membership of 102, including 86 commissioners and 16 colonels.

A pre-High Council conference, let by General Larsson, will be held at Sunbury Court January 17-19, 2006.

This report was compiled from UK Salvationist magazine and included in the Eastern Territory Good News.

RECENT ADDITIONS TO BAND JOURNALS LIBRARY

For all you brass band enthusiasts, a few new band journals have arrived in the Music & Gospel Arts Department resource library. Out of our Eastern Territorial Headquarters Music Department – American Band Journal 2005 Christmas Edition. Out of the UK Territory (international publications) Unity Series June 2005 Edition and Triumph Series November 2005 Edition. These journals are loaded with new music and arrangements of familiar hymns and songs (see listings below). These resources are available for loan to any Corps Bands in the Massachusetts. Just Contact the department with your interest.

ELECTRONIC WORSHIP IDEAS

The Music and Gospel Arts Department of the Canada & Bermuda Territory produces this online newsletter to help us all have fresh ideas for enhancing our worship experiences to the glory of God. The link is located in our LINKS section to the right. Any questions about this resource can be directed to Kim Garreffa at the following:

Phone: 416-422-6108
Fax: 416-422-6109
E-mail: Kim_Garreffa@can.salvationarmy.org
Snail mail:
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
2 Overlea Blvd. Toronto Ontario, M4H 1P4

Central Territory - Worship Arts Retreat

PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs offers an attractive mix of traditional and contemporary songs for vocal groups of all ages. Each song is written as a unison piece with occasional two-part sections. The limited vocal range of these arrangements makes them practical for singing companies, youth choruses, ARC choruses, church choirs or any other established or beginning vocal ensemble.

We are grateful to such composers as Dorothy Gates, Stephen Bulla, William Rollins, Thomas Mack, Eric Alexander, Ralph Pearce and David Catherwood for providing varied styles of music that will reach a large cross section of performers and audiences.

While accompaniment tracks have been produced and are available on the Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Demo CD, live accompaniment will always give better flexibility in performance.

Volume 1
To God be the Glory (Donna Peterson)
When Shall We Know You? (James Curnow)
Only This I Ask (Graeme Press)
Outside Your Door (Terry Camsey)
It’s Jesus! (Thomas Mack)
Psalm 91 (Donna Peterson)

Volume 2
Flow Through Me (Leonard Ballantine)
Would You Be Free? (Thomas Mack)
Take My Life (Donna Peterson)
Dear Lord (Martyn Thomas)
New Beginning (David Catherwood)
Glory to His Name (Chris Mallett)
Nothing But Thy Blood (Donna Peterson)

Volume 3
I Feel Like Praisin’ Him (William Rollins)
Fix It For You (Stephen Bulla)
Worship Prayer (Donna Peterson)
What a Fellowship (William Rollins)
God is Good! (Stephen Bulla)
Blessed Assurance (Donna Peterson)
Nothing But the Blood (Harold Burgmayer)

Volume 4
Glory to His Name (Donna Peterson)
A Living Letter (Thomas Mack)
Hear Our Praise Song (Stephen Bulla)
I Exalt You, My King (Graeme Press)
By and By (William Rollins)
Hallelu! (Harold Burgmayer)
Lead Me to the Rock (Eric Alexander)
It is Well with My Soul (James Shiels, Jr.)
I’ve Found the Pearl (William Rollins)

Volume 5
There’s a New Name (C. Austin Miles/Stephen Bulla)
The Spring of Salvation (Eric Alexander)
Whiter Than Snow (Dorothy Gates)
Send The Fire (Phil Laeger/William Rollins)
Wonderful Love (Ralph Pearce)
The Victory of God (Eric Alexander)
In The Master’s Hands (Thomas Mack)
My Light and Song (David Catherwood)
Send Us Now (Drew Forster/William Rollins)


TESTIMONIALS
“What a blessing this series is to a small corps with no live music; we now actually have a songster brigade participating in worship services, and also a YP singing company!” – Captain James C. Kisser, Jr. CFRE, Corps Commanding Officer, Grader New York Division

“The unison and two part settings found in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs allow for a quick learning curve, yet prove highly attractive with their contemporary stylings for adults and young people alike.” - Dr. Harold Burgmayer, DMD PENDEL Division

“When your vocal group is comprised of varying levels of skill and age you need a very specific resource. The Easter Territory’s “Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs” is one of the Army’s best resources for the beginning vocal group. I would judge its content abundantly singable, teachable and effective.” – Captain Leonard Ballantine, Secretary for Music & Gospel Arts, Canada and Bermuda Territory

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NEW AMERICAN SOLOIST ALBUM

MUSIC MENTOR IN FALL RIVER

MUSIC MENTOR IN FALL RIVER

30 children have received individual music instruction at The Salvation Army in Fall River in piano, guitar and drum. It all started with Anne Langille, Assistant Divisional Music & Gospel Arts Director, traveling weekly to Fall River to offer lessons to interested children. In the mean time, God blessed us with two new soldiers who are also musicians. Now there are two local instructors. The students have had their first recital and one student participated in the Eastern Territory Star Search. In addition, another volunteer musician, who attends the corps, has begun a teen singing group. But, there's still more. There are now six corps musicians who have joined together to form a weekly praise and worship group who lead the Sunday morning worship. Praise God for the developing musical ministry in Fall River.




STUDENTS:
Piano - Elsa Glover, Ethel Glover, Desiree Carcieri, Janae Fortes, Ruby Glover, Katelyn Eddy, Mercedes Smith, Latisha Foster

Drums - Cruz Chi, Goncalo Rego

Guitar - Katelyn Eddy, Cameron Medeiros, Christopher Carcieri, Samantha Castello, Tracy Medeiros

Singing Team - Desiree Carcieri, Tianna Dormeus, Mercedes Smith, Ethel Glover, Enrique Brown

VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS:
Piano - Ed Howard
Singing Team - Felicia Know

MUSIC MENTOR PROGRAM

WHAT IS A MUSIC MENTOR PROGRAM
The Salvation Army invites adults of any age to use their musical and artistic experience and skills to bring music and arts into the lives of others. We offer programs to adults and youth alike. Many have not had the opportunity to experience the gift of music or gain appreciation for other art forms. Giving any amount of time you are able each week as a volunteer mentor helps solve the needs of others in your community.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO OFFER?
Our volunteers:

• Are 18 years of age or older


• Can volunteer at least 1 hour per week


• Enjoy working with others

Adults today are busy and productive. Many of our adult volunteers use their experience to mentor children or teach other adults and seniors a musical instrument, vocal instruction or in directing a choir. You may opt to offer your services to play for a church service or event.

THE BENEFITS
In serving others, you benefit. As a volunteer you will receive the opportunity to use your experience to help children and adults learn. You have the chance to meet new people every day. You will participate in an international organization with hundreds and thousands of wonderful people, just like you, who are concerned about helping others. You can have the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference. Your community benefits. You will enrich the lives of others by sharing your gift. Send the message that someone cares.

VOLUNTEERS……make it possible for Salvation Army programs to be offered in your community and throughout Massachusetts. Won’t you be a Music Mentor?

Contact your local Salvation Army or the State Headquarters at 147 Berkeley Street – Boston, Ma. 02116. Phone: 617-542-5420 Fax: 617-542-6356

E-Mail:
ALangille@use.salvationarmy.org
BRollins@use.salvationarmy.org

Youth Arts Ministry

COMPONENTS
Dance Troupe – sacred, hip-hop, modern, etc….
Drama Troupe – dramatic acting
Mime Troupe – lyrical movement to music (with & without make-up)
Techno Troupe – sound, lighting, video
Timbrel Brigade – creative movement with the tambourine
Visual Arts Troupe – drawing, painting, sketching, etc…..
Worship Team – leading worship
Gospel Choir – vocal singing

MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of this ministry is to extend the unique Salvation Army fellowship experience with our youth, enhance their artistic and leadership training experience, and broaden their knowledge of evangelism and opportunities available in The Salvation Army.

The goal is to proclaim the name of Jesus Christ through “The Arts.” This added experience will prepare Salvationist youth to better support and strengthen their corps involvement. All members must understand that in order to have an effective ministry as a group, each person needs to give priority to their own faith walk as well as their talents.

COMMITMENT
All members must recognize the importance of their involvement in YAM by committing to attend every rehearsal and engagement. This means they must look ahead on their schedules and make necessary alterations so that all YAM commitments are on their calendar. (Only one absence will be permitted to continue membership for the season). Each member must be mature and have a serious attitude toward developing their spiritual commitment and talents.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted into YAM, all applicants must:

• Be between the ages of 13 – 30 yrs by September preceeding the season of application


• Be a member or prospective member of the Salvation Army (based on Corps Officer endorsement)


• Be active in their corps


• Complete an application


• PASS AN AUDITION/INTERVIEW in their ministry component (In September each year)


• Prepare a very short presentation


• Share your religious beliefs


• Answer questions regarding your artistic and religious experience and commitment


• Receive an acceptance letter from the Divisional Music & Gospel Arts Director

LOCATION
Lowell Corps

TIME
10:30 am – 4:00 pm

SCHEDULE
October 15, 2005 Rehearsal
January 14, 2006 Rehearsal
February 11, 2006 Rehearsal
March 11, 2006 Rehearsal
April 8, 2006 Rehearsal at Boston Central
Evangelistic Services at Chelsea/East Boston
(Schedule TBD)
May 12 – 14, 2006 Youth Councils – Sunrise Resorts (Moodus, CT)

LEADERSHIP/MEMBERS


Dance Troupe
Leader – Sophia Suazo
Members
Beatrice Rios, Leanne Sinawski, Rebecca Corcoran, Allison Dunigan, Talia Perez, Stephanie Tineo, Kristen Scharn, Bianca Reyes, Amber Lavigne, Natasha Feliz, Miguel Colon, Allision Carter, Darlene Knous, Jovan Zuniga, Rawleigh Lewis, Jazmine Hudson

Drama Troupe
Leader – Kristen Castillo
Assistant – Dan Scharn
Members
Jzazja Lewis-Somerville, Bill Brackett, Elijah Langille, Shayna Ferguson, Joseph Abbt-Grimes, David Rosinski, Neil Welds



Mime Troupe
Leader - Captain Janet Zuniga
Members
Sabrina Houghton, Kayla Revallion, Jessica Ring, Eunice Flores, Lindsay Perks, Justin Engels, Samantha Scharn, Heaher Millette, Charlene Robards, Dawn Robards


Techno Troupe
Leader - Ricardo Castillo, Jr
Assistant – Captain Rick Starkey
Members
Paul Leslie, Charlotte Clark, Debbie Hodgedon, Francisco Tineo, Angel Herpin, Emmanuel Villegas, Joel Ross, Robert Provencal, Adam Scales, Tommy Gravel, Yotin Vannavillay, Sam Knous, Rey Medina

Timbrel Brigade
Leader – Major Angie Carter
Assistant – Major Linda Jo Perks
Members
Jennifer Anderson, Melissa Gleason, Alison Piercey, Raquel Tice, Stacy Geary, Courtney Carter, Nicole Knous, Leigh Gardner, Jackie Soar


Visual Arts Troupe
Leader – Julie Baker
Members
Jessica Smialek, Kelly Flaherty, LaToya Durham, Marcus Rivera





Worship Team
Leader – Bill Rollins
Assistant – Jen Scharn
Members
Shannon Charles, Erin O’Shea, Adam Carmody, Andrew Piercey, Jennifer Ring, Mayreni Villegas, Alexis Engels, Gloria Patten, Ashlee Talbot, Shane Carter, Matthew Rivera, Mary Leonard, Maliza Egan, Brian Perks

Gospel Choir
Leader – Bill Rollins

MASS BRASS

MASSACHUSETTS DIVISIONAL BAND
B/M William L. Rollins, conductor
Captain Eduardo Zuniga, executive officer

The Massachusetts Divisional Band, affectionately know as Mass Brass, is an ensemble of active Salvation Army bandsmen and bandmasters from the corps in the state of Massachusetts. This group provides one outlet for expressing the spiritual relationship we have with Jesus Christ. It also provides a support network for the musical and artistic ministry of the Corps in the Massachusetts Division.

MEMBERSHIP
CORNETS
AB/M Ricardo Castillo, Jr. (Quincy)
B/M Donald Cave (Quincy)
Andrew Piercey (Chelsea/E. Boston)
Marcus Rivera (Waltham)

ALTO HORNS
Kristen Castillo (Quincy)
Allison Cornish (Chelsea/E. Boston)
Captain Jennifer Thompson (Lynn)

BARITONE HORNS
Bill Larcombe (Pittsfield)
B/M Stuart Ross (Lynn)

EUPHONIUMS
B/M Stephen Piercey (Chelsea/E. Boston)
David Childs (Springfield)

TROMBONES
B/M James Hepburn (Quincy)
Captain Fred Clarke (Malden)

BASSES
Major Herb Thomas (Lowell)
Major Scott Kelly (Salem)
Major Fred Hagglund (Greenfield)

PERCUSSION
Sean Ebanks (Boston Roxbury


Rehearsal Location
Worcester Quinsigamund Corps

Rehearsal Time
7:00 pm – 9: 00 pm

SCHEDULE
November 14, 2005 Rehearsal
January 9, 2006 Rehearsal
February 13, 2006 Rehearsal
March 13, 2006 Rehearsal
April 10, 2006 Rehearsal
April 14, 2006 Good Friday Service (7:00 pm)
May 8, 2006 Spring Arts Festival at Lowell Corps (7:30 pm)