USA East Music NYSB BULLETIN - WINTER 2018 | Page 9

Christopher Martin, principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic.
Chris delivered sparkling renditions of “Song and Dance” (Sparke)
and “Song of Hope” (Meechan), both played on Bb cornet. The
band also was privileged to be joined by Mark Ridenour, acting
principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, who played
“Quicksilver”(Graham) with Chris.
After rehearsal the band had our second concert of the weekend,
which was the outdoor presentation at the Great American Brass
Band Festival. This festival is one that has been growing in popularity
over the last several years and this was certainly true on this occasion
as the crowds piled onto the lawn to hear the bands of the day. The
NYSB delivered a mix of new and old repertoire and was greeted by
an enthusiastic crowd who didn’t let the Kentucky heat stop them
from enjoying a lovely performance. The rest of the day was spent
by the band enjoying various performances and exploring the lovely
town of Danville.
breakfast. We then traveled back to the main lawn for the Sunday
church service. It was a pleasure for the band to have Mark Ridenour
join the solo cornet bench for the morning’s worship. Following the
church service and a short break, we moved to the main stage for
our final concert of the weekend. The sun began shining just in time
for the performance and the band brought a fitting close to the
weekend. Guest soloists Chris and Mark played superbly and it is safe
to say the New York Staff Band will not forget its trip to Kentucky nor
the message of God we were able to present.
GABBF SUNDAY Morning Service Main Stage
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Proclamation – Davoren
He Watches – Collier
They Shall Come From the East – Larsson
In Quiet Pastures – RSA
Lloyd – PLC
GABBF SATURDAY Main Stage
GABBF SUNDAY Concert Main Stage
» » Proclamation – Davoren
» » Red Shield – Goffin
» » Jubilo, Jubilo – Cordner
» » Be Still – Gates
» » Wake up the Saint – Cordner
» » New York, New York – Richards
» » Stars & Stripes
The following morning much of the band made the short journey
to First Christian Church, where we were treated to a delicious cooked
T H E S A LVAT I O N A R M Y U S A E A S T
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Russlan & Ludmilla – Glinka
Cornet Solo: Song and Dance – Sparke (Soloist Chris Martin)
Thy Matchless King – Collier
Cornet Solo: Song of Hope – Meechan (Soloist Chris Martin)
Semper Fidelis – Cordner
Cornet Duet:
Quicksilver – Graham (Soloists Mark Ridenour and Chris Martin)
» » Valero – Smith
WINTER 2018   NYSB BULLETIN   ‡   9