expressions 2005 - the day after the night before

Yesterday evening was Expressions 2005.
It was good!

Guest soloists for the evening were Philip Cobb (cornet/trumpet) and Nick Hanover (vocal) and they were both great. Both offered a variety of pieces, including show tunes, jazz, swing and classic hymns.

Regent Hall Band accompanied both soloists in their pieces, and played Dean Jones's "Soulsa", "Let There Be Praise" and their main piece for the evening, "Credo" by Lorne Barry

Brett Baker's website says this about the piece:

'‘Credo’ (Lorne Barry) was introduced in the UK at the 2003 Territorial Music School, and had an immediate impact. The strength of melody and scope of colour make it a very satisfying piece, for performer and listener'

While World of Brass says:

'Credo, by Lorne Barry, introduces some interesting sounds on its spiritual journey. The old gospel song "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus" is the main thematic basis of the work and the ending leaves the listener in no doubt that one’s trust can be place in Jesus.'

The piece itself contains a couple of tunes, thought they are not immediately recognisable. The main theme is a song which is no longer (or may never have been) included in the Salvation Army Song Book.

As far as I could judge the reactions, it was well received and one audience member suggested it was the best of the 'Expressions' that they had been to.

From a personal point of view, my playing went well, and I coped with all my tough glockenspiel solos!

Timmy "Wounded setting up for Expressions" Magic