CONCERT IN EASTLEIGH

The Solent Fellowship Band presented their latest concert at Eastleigh Salvation Army Corps on Friday 5th March 2010

Following the band’s first item, “Emblem Of The Army” by Arthur Gullidge, Envoy Margaret Moore (Corps Officer) welcomed the band and congregation.

After the congregation and band had joined in the song, “He Who Would Valiant Be” Major Derek Smith offered prayer.

The programme continued with the band’s Principal Tenor Horn, Callam Carter, playing Hugh Nash’s arrangement of “Demelza” before guest vocal soloist, Songster Cherri Clee (Portsmouth Citadel) sang, “Shepherd of my Heart” (Mark Baldwin and Dick Tunney).

In recognition of the recent Promotion to Glory of Lieut-Colonel Ray Bowes and his significant contribution to Salvation Army Music, Bandmaster Chris Kennett included in the programme, “Lord, Show Me What I Need” a delightful arrangement of a singing company song. This cornet solo was played by Dennis Rudd, the band’s Principal Cornetist.

Dennis Rudd then joined with Aubrey Ford for a cornet and soprano duet, “The Cleansing Stream” (Erik Leidzen) before the band played Eric Ball’s Air Varie, “The Old Wells”.

After a short break, the second half of the programme commenced with the Festival March, “Salvation Song” (William Gordon) followed by the congregational song, “O Happy Day”.

Further band items included, “The Last Spring”, “I Vow To Thee, My Country” (both arranged by Ray Steadman-Allen) and the Suite, “Shout Salvation” (Robert Redhead).

After accompanying Cherri Clee in the song, “You Are” David Samuels played “Plaisir D’Amour” (Martini) and “Roses from the South” (J. Strauss).

Major Derek Smith read from Scripture before words of appreciation were expressed by Bandmaster Chris Kennett and Envoy Moore.

The concert concluded with the March, “Flag of Freedom” (Bramwell Coles).

The band now look forward to their next concert at Portsmouth Citadel on Friday 21st May 2010 - a Charity Concert in aid of the Rosehill Evangelical Mission. (TU).