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Re: concert at nationals -Reply

In message <199711021834_MC2-2674-FD4B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Keith Hender
<KeithHender@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
>With reference to the 'Surmon' (i think it should be sermon - but never
>mind we get the gist) it is a pre-requiste of all SA band to include in
>their music festivals, a bible reading, a word of personal  testimony and a
>prayer. The organisers who arranged this festival would be well aware of
>this  requiste, but obviously felt that the presence of this band was well
>worth the 'sacrifice' of this small 'indulgence', especially when the
>proceeds were in aid of Clarence Adoo, a former SA bandmaster, and also
>that one of the main sponsors of the concert , Egon Music, has SA 
>connections (the MD is also I belive a SA Bandmaster). It would never be
>expected by the ISB that the majority of their listners would be church
>goers, but that the duty of the band is express the love of God and
>Salvation through their music and I think that they did an excellent  job.
>Perhaps the content of their 'sermon' Katie was a little too close for
>comfort. The ISB were asked a number of years ago to take part in the Gala
>Concert and when they stated their pre-requiste of bible reading etc, the
>organisers at the time declined. SA bands are special in what they
>represent and perhaps it's time that other 'brass band brothers & sisters '
> were aware of the real reason of SA bands which is not just to produce
>good music but to use the power of music to win souls for God.
>Sorry for this 'Sermon' but I couldn't sit back and not say anything.
>
>Keith Hender
>Bandmaster Cannock Citaldel (Salvation Army)
>ps I thought the ISB did a smashing job and so of couse did Dyke who have
>their own way of producing good brass band music.
>
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Dear Keith
It was not I who thought the 'sermon' too close for comfort, nor the
fact that it existed at all,  but several of my collegues as I did
mention. Anyhow, as a  lapsed methodist I am well aware of the power of
music and its use and enjoyment in worshipping god, all I meant to point
out was that some people felt that it was a little too 'heavy' for their
liking. We can after all have individual opinions!
Didn't mean to offend!
-- 
Katie Bell


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