News 2007

Saturday 1 December 2007

The Brigade were privileged to take part in the retirement celebration for Commissioners Keith and Pauline Banks which was held in Sherbrooke St Gilberts Church. The meeting was led by Chief of Staff Commissioner Robin Dunster and those taking part included General John Larsson (R) and Commisioner Freda Larsson, Commissioner Norman Howe and Chief Secretary Colonel Bill Cochrane, Unfortunately Colonel Joy Webb, OF, was unable to be present, however at Paulines request the Brigade sang 'There Will Be God'. Keith requested that the Brigade sang one of his arrangements, 'Share Your faith'. The Songsters Timbrels played to 'Scottish Medley' before the Brigade sang the finale to the evening in 'Carry The Light'. We appreciated again the assistance of Brian Allan at the piano.

Saturday 24 November 2007

The brigade performed a wide ranging programme of music at Bellshill Corps this evening. The programme included familiar numbers including 'God of my praise', 'War on the floor' and 'Distant Land'. We also featured vocal and brass soloists. An enthusiastic and receptive congregation heard the Brigade revel in the excellent accoustic and the Brigades efforts were very well received. We again thank Brian Allan for his accompaniments, this time at his home Corps.

Sunday 28 October 2007

At time of reporting the Brigade are making their way back from Reading by coach having completed their weekend campaign.

Our Saturday evening programme was preceded by a very warm welcome from our hosts and a delicious meal, A well attended meeting heard the Brigade feature a number of our soloists and timbrels as well as many numbers from our current repertoire including I Feel Like Praisin Him', Distant Land', All things Bright and Beautiful', and many others. The Brigade were well supported by Reading Central Band who played Robert Schramms 'A Childrens Song'. It was also good to meet friends formerly associated with Govan Corps including the Divisional Commander Major Christine Bailey.

Our Holiness meeting led by Songster Sergeant Elma Stewart concentrated one Gods claims on our lives and highlighted that nothing less than our all was sufficient. The Brigade contributed 'Take My Life' and 'All to Jesus'.

Our afternoon festival was again well supported by Reading Central Songsters, Band and Young Peoples Band, the Singing Company having sung beautifully in our Holiness Meeting. The Brigade again offered a number of items from our soloists and Timbrels and songs from our repertoire including 'Just as I am', Go Down Moses', and afer joining with Reading Songsters in 'One Life To Live' concluded with 'Total Praise' - which summed up the weekend.

The Brigade are grateful for the welcome they have received from their friends in Reading, and the support of the Commanding Officers and local sections. God has been worshipped and glorified.

Tuesday 2 October 2007

The Brigade performed a fine programme of music in Woodhill Evengelical Church last evening. A very fill filled hall and an enthusiastic congregation heard the songsters sing many of the songs from our current repertoirs, but also included 'We saw love' in addition to 'Great, Great Morning' 'I feel like praisin Him', 'God of my praise' and many others. The Brigade will be on duty on Saturday evening to support Sunderland Monkwearmouth Band.

Sunday 26 August 2007

The Brigade were again privileged to be invited to Ayr Citadel to take part in their August Cafe Church. We also took part in the morning Holiness meeting, contributing 'In Jesus' Name' and 'His strength is perfect'. We were also delighted that Marjorie and Stuart Watson were involved in the days meetings. Following an excellent lunch in the hall we took part in a march of witness and a very well attended open air meeting which featured the Brigade and Timbrels. It was good to see a number of people who had been contacted at the open air attending the Cafe Church. Marjory delighted the congregation with her singing, and the Brigade and Timbrels offered a varied programme of music including, 'God of my Praise', 'Distant Land', 'With Wings as Eagles' and 'Surely He has borne our griefs'.

Monday 20 August 2007

This evening the Brigade gave a programme of music at Glasgow West Corps, We featured a number of items from our current repertoire, and included an addition to the repertoire, Great, Great Morning. The Timbrels played to Sandi Pattis "Let There Be Praise" & our soloists were Lorna McIntyre, Moira Wilson, Fraser and Matthew Ramsay. We again thank Brian Allan for his accompaniments. Video changed on repertoire and Video Page.

Saturday 30 June 2007

The Brigade were privileged to be part of City Sounds 07 at Newcastle City Temple. Also taking part were Sheffield Citadel Band (B/M) Keith Wileman) and Hayley Stubbs (ISS) under the Chairmanship of Col Trevor Davies. The Brigade contributed two songs together, God of My Praise and With Wings as Eagle, John Rutters beautiful 'Distant Land' was then sung to great effect. Our final contribution was In Jesus' Name and 'Jesus is Alive' before joining with Newcastle City Songsters, Sheffield Band, Hayley Stubb and Col Davies in Dean Goffins arrangement of Boundless salvation which brought the event to a wonderful climax.

Saturday 19 May 2007

The Brigade were delighted to support Govan Bands 125th Anniversary Weekend which featured Michael R. Baker (cornet) and Aaron VanderWeele (euphonium) from the New York Staff Band. The Brigade sang 'God of my praise' and With wings as eagles' together with a first rendition of John Rutters beautiful 'Distant Land' during the Saturday evening festival.

Monday 30 April 2007

Our rehearsal was curtailed tonight as we spent time marking the contribution of Cathie Jenkins following her recent retirement after being a member of Govan Songsters for 66 years. Chic Ramsay presented Cathie with a clock as a token of the Brigades respect and appreciation.

We also noted the contribution made to the Brigade by Major Ann Radford. Ann not only sang with the Brigade but was more than willing to assist with accompaniments when asked. Ann we wish you and David well in your forthcoming appointment in Nottingham

Friday 13 April 2007

S/Ldr Chic Ramsay travelled to Peterborough to do a 2nd edit on our new CD Carry the Light. The edit went very well with only a few amendments needed. BH Sound will now pepare a mastered CD and forward to us for approval before release of the CD for sale in June this year.

Remember to click on this link to nominate your favourite songster song if it does not already appear on the list above.

You can also click on the CD cover above to pre-order your copy of the new CD which will be delivered to you withing a couple of days of release. The CD will cost £13.95 + £1.00 post and packing.

Last night saw Commissioner Matear lead our Easter Festival, with Govan sections to the fore during our worship The Brigade sang Easter Tale and Written in Red whilst the drama group again provided an intense and thought provoking presentation.

Our Easter Morning service was again led my the Territorial Commander, and the Brigade featured 'Alive' which has the opening line 'Christ is alive', what better message for Easter Sunday. Corps sections again featured in our afternoon Festival of Grace, with the Brigade contributing 'Above All', 'Grace alone' and 'Jesus is Alive'

Saturday 24 March 2007

The Brigade took part in a Concert of Gospel song at the Church of the Nazarene in Paisley in aid of Accord Hospital. Before a full Church the Brigade sang 'I feel like praisin Him', Come in to our world', With wings as Eagles', All to Jesus', Carry the light' and Jesus is alive'. The Timbrels also participated. The Brigade also sang massed items with St Matthews Church Choir and Sherwwod / Greenlaw Church Junior Choir. It was good to renew acquaintance with B/M Bobby Irvine and Ayr Band.