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Howard J Evans

2022-10-09T22:31:12Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
<div style='text-align: center;'>[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]</div>
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2001 to 2019 and 2021 to Present
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

The pandemic that visited us in 2020 meant that the Band had to temporarily suspend its activities. Clearly the restart - whenever it happened - was going to find circumstances much changed, both for the members of the Band individually and collectively. It was therefore welcome news that Howard was both willing and able to resume his role as Bandmaster in February 2021 in order to help plot a course for the future.

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Other Pages
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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Discography
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml <div>[[File:Thankful_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml}}|Thankful]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2022-10-09T22:30:02Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
<div style='text-align: center;'>[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]</div>
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
2001 to 2019 and 2021 to Present
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

</div>

Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

</div>

Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

The pandemic that visited us in 2020 meant that the Band had to temporarily suspend its activities. Clearly the restart - whenever it happened - was going to find circumstances much changed, both for the members of the Band individually and collectively. It was therefore welcome news that Howard was both willing and able to resume his role as Bandmaster in February 2021 in order to help plot a course for the future.

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Other Pages
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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<div class="wikiheader">
From the News
</div>
<div class="clearleft"></div>

Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
</span></div>
<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
</span></div>
<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2021-01-31T12:08:12Z

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Geoff Otter

2021-01-31T12:00:59Z

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[[File:Bm_otter.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Geoff Otter]]
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1975 to 1995
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Although taking charge of the band in January 1975 Geoff Otter was not
commissioned bandmaster until late April, his appointment making him one of
only six Boscombe bandmasters to have previously served as a Boscombe bandsman.
A fourth generation salvationist, his early interest in music was kindled with
the Bristol Citadel YP Band, and developed with five years experience as timpanist with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. During service days he was appointed to the RAF Central Band as bass trombonist.

For many years Geoff ran his own catering business, and also 'freelanced' as a percussionist. In 1974 he joined the Dorset County Council Instrumental Music Service, being responsible for percussion throughout the county. He was appointed to conduct the newly formed Bournemouth Youth Orchestra in 1979. After five successful years he relinquished this post on being appointed a Justice of the Peace. He remained involved with young people, coaching the Dorset Youth Orchestra, conducting the Bournemouth School for Girls Orchestra and instructing
at the army's National School of Music.

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[[File:RAH_1984.jpg|link={{filepath:RAH_1984.jpg}}|Band at Royal Albert Hall 1984]]

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While still deputy bandmaster in March 1975, he led the band in an 'away'
weekend to Newton Abbot, this being the first of several visits made to the west
country with other venues including Bristol Easton and Exeter. Campaigns were
also held in several London corps - Ealing, Waltham Abbey, Hendon, Hillingdon,
Maidenhead and Regent Hall - while the band also travelled further north to visit Dudley, Sheffield, Worcester, Blackburn and Derby. Additional campaigns included Oxford, Banbury, Fakenham and St Peter Port (Guernsey).

For a number of years Eric Ball had friendly associations with Boscombe
Band, regularly being invited to conduct a Fisherman's Walk bandstand programme, lead a band practice and attend the annual dinner. He became widely respected and admired by the bandsmen, and it was fitting then that on his 80th birthday in November 1983 a special concert be given by the Band - supported by the songsters. Apart from <font class="historytitle">Symphony of Thanksgiving</font> - included at his own request - every item on the programme was written by Eric Ball himself and the occasion was truly savoured by the congregation of 400, which included Harry Mortimer and other special guests.

Such prestigious festivals are few and far between and account for the
smallest portion of the band's workload. They are more regularly to be found
playing at hospitals or homes for the elderly; proclaiming the gospel in the
street or on the seafront; witnessing on the march or in the bandstand. Almost 125 years after its commencement, Boscombe Band is one of the busiest in the
Salvation Army.

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[[File:Band1986.jpg|link={{filepath:Band1986.jpg}}|Band Reunion 1986]]

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On the Band's 91st anniversary, in June, 1977, the Bournemouth Echo effectively
described the ministry of the Band.

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Over 90 years the band have been heard throughout the British Isles and
abroad. They have broadcast, appeared on TV and given hundreds of public concerts, like their current series at the bandstand at Fisherman's Walk, Southbourne. And that is only the more strictly musical and secular aspect of their work. They have paid hundreds of visits to hospitals and old people's homes, taken part in meetings, services and open-air seafront rallies, given concerts for numberless good causes over the years since 1886.

It may be difficult to measure in any tangible way the benefits which the
Boscombe Citadel Band of the Salvation Army have brought to the Bournemouth area
since their formation 91 years ago. But there is no doubt they have brought
pleasure, inspiration, and renewal of faith to thousands of local residents and
many thousands more of visitors.

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During 1977 - and in order to mark the band's 90th anniversary the previous year - a formal photo of the band taken outside the Town Hall in Bournemouth was made into a [[Band Postcards|postcard]] which was sold or given or sent to many people over the years that followed.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band1990 The Band in 1990]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=sweden90 Sweden Tour 1990]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=usa94 Florida Tour 1994]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/videos/jonkoping.shtml Sunday Evening in Jönköping]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound3.shtml <div>[[File:Salvsound3_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound3.shtml}}|Salvation Sounds Vol.3]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/command.shtml <div>[[File:Command_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/command.shtml}}|Command Performance]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound1.shtml <div>[[File:Salvsound1_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound1.shtml}}|Salvation Sounds Vol.1]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/marching.shtml <div>[[File:Marching_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/marching.shtml}}|Marching Along]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-12-21T00:20:41Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
<div style='text-align: center;'>[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]</div>
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2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml <div>[[File:Thankful_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml}}|Thankful]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-12-21T00:19:48Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
<div style='text-align: center;'>[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]</div>
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<div class="historycaption">
2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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Discography
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml
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{{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml}}|Thankful]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml <div>[[File:Thankful_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml}}|Thankful]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-12-21T00:18:27Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
<div style='text-align: center;'>[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]</div>
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
2001 to 2019
</div>

Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

</div>

Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

</div>

Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

</div>

Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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<div class="wikilinks">
[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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<div class="wikiheader">
From the News
</div>
<div class="clearleft"></div>

Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
</span></div>
<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
</span></div>
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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2020-12-21T00:16:40Z

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Howard J Evans

2020-12-21T00:15:32Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
<div style='text-align: center;'>[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]</div>
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2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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Discography
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml
<div>[[File:thankful_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/thankful.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Scandinavian Tour - 2011

2020-12-11T20:02:05Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
In June 2011 the Band undertook a tour of Scandinavia - visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway - as part of their 125th Anniversary year.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/tour2011.shtml Tour Map]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/tourblog.php Kevin's Tour blog]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/copenhagen.shtml Visit to København]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/gothenburg.shtml Visit to Gøteburg]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/halden.shtml Visit to Halden]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/askim.shtml Visit to Askim]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/roros.shtml Visit to Røros]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/trondheim.shtml Visit to Trondheim]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/lillehammer.shtml Visit to Lillehammer]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/drammen.shtml Visit to Drammen]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/oslo.shtml Visit to Oslo]
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Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 4

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[[Category:Courtney Bosanko]]
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<font class="historytitle2">Monday, May 22nd</font> : The final day of the tour commenced with the longest journey - over the great dam separating the North Sea and the Zuider Zee, and the bandsmen were glad of the opportunity to express their thanks to Major Hoevers, whose excellent organisation and genial
personality had added greatly to the effectiveness of the campaign, and the coach driver, who spoke of the impression for good which the men had imparted.

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[[File:Holl26.jpg|link={{filepath:Holl26.jpg}}|Holland]]

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On arrival in Amsterdam the bandsmen were the guests of the Territorial Commander. The Belle Vue, a hall seating 1,500 people, was crowded for the afternoon festival, the congregation proving to be among the most enthusiastic of the tour. For the final meeting the band was privileged to take part in the commissioning of the cadets of the 'Soldiers of Christ' Session in the famous
Concertgebouw. Pieces played were <font class="historytitle2">Army of God</font> and <font class="historytitle2">Constant Trust</font>.

The Juliana Church, which was the venue for the evening's programme, possesses a fine organ and the bandsmen appreciated the organist's gesture in agreeing to play for them.

The tour completed, the Boscombe bandsmen left in the early morning rush hour for Schipol Airport. They appreciated the fact that Lt. Commissioner Palstra, Colonel Holland and Lt. Colonel Philip van Dalen (Field Secretary) were there to bid them farewell. Many memories of the ten-day campaign remain: those members of the band who took part in the previous visit to the Netherlands in 1947 noted the wonderful recovery made by the people of the country since then, a tribute
to their tenacity and technical ability.

These qualities are reflected in the Salvationists, whose hospitality and kindness were so generously given to their British comrades. The morning devotional periods, held while travelling to appointments, were times of rich blessing and a deep sense of gratitude results from the fact that four of the five seekers during the initial weekend's activities were new to the Army.

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Harry Cutler writing in The Musician, 1961

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Soon after their return, the Air Safaris' "Viking" aircraft in which they had flown was to he seen in a local scrapyard, where it had been purchased for £100 following the demise of the airline.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/tour1961.shtml Tour of Holland 1961 - Map]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=holland61 Tour of Holland 1961 - photos]
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[[Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 3]]
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[[File:Bm bosanko.jpg|50px|link=Courtney Bosanko|middle|Bandmaster Courtney Bosanko]]
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Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 3

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[[Category:Courtney Bosanko]]
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<font class="historytitle2">Saturday, May 20th</font> : The men appreciated the presence of the Burgomaster as they left by coach for Groningen where, on arrival, they marched through crowd lined streets to the town hall to be received by the civic authorities. Later they were the guests of the Divisional Commander for North Netherlands (Major C.A. Verviaal).

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[[File:Holl29.jpg|link={{filepath:Holl29.jpg}}|Holland]]

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In the afternoon a festival was given at the prison and the visitors were impressed by the words of appreciation, spoken in English by one of the prisoners. Later the bandsmen marched to the Harmonic Concert hall for the evening festival attended by more than 1,000 people who comprised a most appreciative congregation. Bandsman Reg Tubbs, who has been the soprano cornet player at Boscombe for twenty four years, was the evening's soloist.

<font class="historytitle2">Whit Sunday May 21st</font> : Boscombe Band appreciated more fully the meaning of the Pentecostal story this morning for, although the languages spoken differed, the Salvationists were all with one accord in one place. Major J.B. Hoevers led a powerful holiness meeting and Brigadier Bertram Wells (CO at Boscombe) gave the address. Three corps in the area united for this meeting, which commenced at 9.30am, and Groningen Congress Hall Songster Brigade took part.

The afternoon programme was presented at Leeuwarden, in Friesland, and once again the large congregation gave the visitors a warm reception. The corps band, which entertained them to tea, possesses a brigade of drums, six of its
members being women, and it was good to hear them. The responsibility for the Bible messages in each programme was shared by Lt. Colonel Bramwell Mason, Brigadier Wells, Band Sergeant William Legg and Assistant Band Sergeant Cyril Taylor.

An open-air meeting in the market place, attended by several hundred people, preceded the salvation meeting, in the newly decorated hall, which commenced at eight o'clock. It was well after 10pm when the band sang the Army doxology. Major Hoevers again led the meeting, in which Leeuwarden Songster Brigade participated, and the IHQ Representative (Lt. Colonel Mason) gave the address.

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Harry Cutler writing in The Musician, 1961

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[[Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 2]]
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[[File:Bm bosanko.jpg|50px|link=Courtney Bosanko|middle|Bandmaster Courtney Bosanko]]
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[[Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 4]]
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Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 2

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<font class="historytitle2">Monday, May 15th</font> : The day was spent in Rotterdam; a tour of the famous harbour was organised in the morning and free time in the afternoon gave the men opportunity for sightseeing. For the evening festival the spacious Rotterdam Congress Hall, seating 800 people, was filled to capacity. Band items included <font class="historytitle2">The King of Kings</font>; it was a special pleasure to meet Bandmaster Voorn of that corps.

<font class="historytitle2">Tuesday, May 16th</font> : The band travelled to Enkhuisen, on the Zuider Zee. This delightful little seaport maintains much of its old-world character and many of the 10,000 inhabitants came to see the British band. A reception was accorded the visitors by the Burgomaster, and later three local bands combined to march the Boscombe men to the church where the evening festival was attended by nearly 1,000 people. The Territorial Commander (Lt. Commissioner William F. Palstra) presided.

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[[File:Holl13.jpg|link={{filepath:Holl13.jpg}}|Holland]]

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<font class="historytitle2">Wednesday, May 17th</font> : The journey to Alkmaar took the band through the most rural part of Holland and, on arrival, the men were shown over a milk, factory where they we entertained to lunch. It was interesting to see the traditional Dutch costumes still worn in this area. The festival here too, created much interest.

<font class="historytitle2">Thursday, May 18th</font> : The fine weather continued as the bandsmen set out for Wageningen, where they were greeted by the Divisional Commander for East Netherlands (Major Kruisinga). In the afternoon they made their second post-war pilgrimage to the Oosterbeek Military Cemetery, near Arnhem. The Chief Secretary (Colonel Frederick Holland) presided over the festival in the Junoshof. The corps numbers thirty soldiers, with no band, but the town band was on parade in honour of the occasion.

<font class="historytitle2">Friday, May 19th</font> : The day started with a visit to the Orange Nassau Sanatorium at Wageningen, where the band played to the patients. Arriving later at Almelo, the bandsmen were entertained to tea at the town hail by the civic authorities before being marched to the church by the band attached to the Baptist community and the corps band. Both these sections revealed a high standard of musicianship. Pieces played included <font class="historytitle2">Melodies from Schubert</font>; Bandsman Graham Coote was the cornet soloist in <font class="historytitle2">Wondrous Day</font> and Bandsman Robin Andrews (trombone) played <font class="historytitle2">The Eternal Quest</font>.

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Harry Cutler writing in The Musician, 1961

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[[Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 1]]
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[[File:Bm bosanko.jpg|50px|link=Courtney Bosanko|middle|Bandmaster Courtney Bosanko]]
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[[Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 3]]
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Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 1

2020-12-11T19:58:33Z

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[[Category:Courtney Bosanko]]
Following the success of the 1947 tour, it was with great enthusiasm that the band accepted the opportunity for a return visit to Holland on 12th May 1961. The Musician report by Bandsman Harry Cutler gives further details.

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[[File:Holl02.jpg|link={{filepath:Holl02.jpg}}|Holland]]

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A large company of relatives, comrade soldiers and representatives of other corps in the area gathered at Bournemouth Airport on the Friday evening to bid 'God speed' to Boscombe Band when it left for its tour of the Netherlands. The
men were delayed for an hour when an engine fault was discovered after they had boarded the plane, but eventually Rotterdam Airport was reached and the unforgettable sight of the city's lights made the delay seem worthwhile.

Greeted by the Field Secretary (Lt. Colonel Philip van Dalen) and Major J.B. Hoevers, the bandsmen proceeded to Hague Congress Hall where, at 11.30pm, Dutch comrades waited to greet them.

The first festival of the tour was given in Scheveningen Prison, following which the visitors united with Hague Congress Hall Band (Dick Kruyt) for an openair meeting and experienced grand fellowship with the men.

In the evening the Boscombe bandsmen were happy to meet former Divisional Commander, now Chief Secretary for the Netherlands, Colonel Frederick Holland, who offered the territory's official welcome. Items included <font class="historytitle2">Army of the Brave</font> and <font class="historytitle2">Melodies of Schubert</font> and the congregation was quick to show its appreciation of the contributions made by Bandsmen Reg Tubbs (soprano: <font class="historytitle2">Maoriland</font>) and Robin Andrews (trombone: <font class="historytitle2">Count Your Blessings</font>), and Deputy Bandmaster Maurice Brotheridge (cornet: <font class="historytitle2">Happy Day</font>).

<font class="historytitle2">Sunday, May 14th</font> : Lt. Colonel Gladpootjes conducted the holiness meeting at Hague Congress Hall and the address was given by the Lt. Colonel Bramwell Mason. In the afternoon the band gave a programme in the 'Doelen Hall' at Delft and the Divisional Commander presided. Returning to the Hague, openair activity was followed by the salvation meeting led by Major Hoevers and addressed by Major Bertram Wells (CO at Boscombe); the day ended triumphantly with five seekers at the Mercy Seat.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/tour1961.shtml Tour of Holland 1961 - Map]
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[[File:Bm bosanko.jpg|50px|link=Courtney Bosanko|middle|Bandmaster Courtney Bosanko]]
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[[Tour of Holland 1961 - Part 2]]
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Howard J Evans

2020-10-16T19:35:08Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
<div style='text-align: center;'>[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]</div>
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2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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Discography
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-10-16T19:23:51Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
[https://howardjevans.com Howard's website]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
2001 to 2019
</div>

Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

</div>

Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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Discography
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
</span></div>
<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
</span></div>
<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-09-26T13:51:49Z

Bandsec:

[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
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<div class="historycaption">
2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music - and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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<div class="wikilinks">
[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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Discography
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
</span></div>
<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-09-26T13:51:02Z

Bandsec:

[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
2001 to 2019
</div>

Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

</div>

Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after over 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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Garry Lawrence

2020-01-02T00:29:07Z

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[[Category:Garry Lawrence]]
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[[File:Bm_lawrence.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Garry Lawrence]]
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1996 to 2001
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The Lawrence family are mentioned many times throughout this history of the band and in 1996 Garry Lawrence was commissioned as bandmaster having served as Deputy to [[Roland Wright]].

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[[File:50 years bandstand.jpg|link={{filepath:50 years bandstand.jpg}}|marking 50 years of Bandstands]]

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Soon after Garry took over as bandmaster the band reached the milestone of having performed in the Bournemouth bandstands for 50 years. Initially in the [[Fisherman's Walk Bandstand]] in Southbourne and latterly in the Pine Walk Bandstand in the Bournemouth Lower Gardens, the band has ministered to locals and holidaymakers on Friday evenings during the summer since 1946.

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[[File:Wembley.jpg|link={{filepath:Wembley.jpg}}|band at Wembley Conference Centre]]

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Throughout its history the band have been involved with and supportive of the local authorities and in 1997 a special concert "Let's Celebrate" was organised to mark the changes that resulted in the new Bournemouth Unitary Authority. The guests that evening were [[Howard J Evans|Captain Howard Evans]] (Piano), Matt King (Percussion) and the massed choirs of local schools.

As well as campaigns in a number of towns around England in 1998 the band undertook an extensive tour of the United States and Canada starting in Minneapolis and ending in New York. The tour leader was the divisional commander of the Southampton division [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/people/jph.shtml Lt. Colonel John Pearce-Haydon]. He clearly enjoyed the experience as when the time came for him to retire he moved to Boscombe and joined the band.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=usa98 USA Tour 1998]
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Garry Lawrence

2020-01-02T00:27:40Z

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[[Category:Garry Lawrence]]
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[[File:Bm_lawrence.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Garry Lawrence]]
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1996 to 2001
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The Lawrence family are mentioned many times throughout this history of the band and in 1996 Garry Lawrence was commissioned as bandmaster having served as Deputy to [[Roland Wright]].

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[[File:50 years bandstand.jpg|link={{filepath:50 years bandstand.jpg}}|marking 50 years of Bandstands]]

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Soon after Garry took over as bandmaster the band reached the milestone of having performed in the Bournemouth bandstands for 50 years. Initially in the [[Fisherman's Walk Bandstand]] in Southbourne and latterly in the Pine Walk Bandstand in the Bournemouth Lower Gardens, the band has ministered to locals and holidaymakers on Friday evenings during the summer since 1946.

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[[File:Wembley.jpg|link={{filepath:Wembley.jpg}}|band at Wembley Conference Centre]]

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Throughout its history the band have been involved with and supportive of the local authorities and in 1997 a special concert "Let's Celebrate" was organised to mark the changes that resulted in the new Bournemouth Unitary Authority. The guests that evening were [[Howard J Evans|Captain Howard Evans]] (Piano), Matt King (Percussion) and the massed choirs of local schools.

As well as campaigns in a number of towns around England in 1998 the band undertook an extensive tour of the United States and Canada starting in Minneapolis and ending in New York. The tour leader was the divisional commander of the Southampton division [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/people/jph.shtml Lt. Colonel John Pearce-Haydon]. He clearly enjoyed the experience as when the time came for him to retire he moved to Boscombe and joined the band.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=usa98 USA Tour 1998]
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Garry Lawrence

2020-01-02T00:18:05Z

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[[Category:Garry Lawrence]]
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[[File:Bm_lawrence.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Garry Lawrence]]
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1996 to 2001
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The Lawrence family are mentioned many times throughout this history of the band and in 1996 Garry Lawrence was commissioned as bandmaster having served as Deputy to [[Roland Wright]].

<div class="historyrightpic" style="max-width:35%">

[[File:50 years bandstand.jpg|link={{filepath:50 years bandstand.jpg}}|marking 50 years of Bandstands]]

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Soon after Garry took over as bandmaster the band reached the milestone of having performed in the Bournemouth bandstands for 50 years. Initially in the [[Fisherman's Walk Bandstand]] in Southbourne and latterly in the Pine Walk Bandstand in the Bournemouth Lower Gardens, the band has ministered to locals and holidaymakers on Friday evenings during the summer since 1946.

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[[File:Wembley.jpg|link={{filepath:Wembley.jpg}}|band at Wembley Conference Centre]]

</div>

Throughout its history the band have been involved with and supportive of the local authorities and in 1997 a special concert "Let's Celebrate" was organised to mark the changes that resulted in the new Bournemouth Unitary Authority. The guests that evening were [[Howard J Evans|Captain Howard Evans]] (Piano), Matt King (Percussion) and the massed choirs of local schools.

As well as campaigns in a number of towns around England in 1998 the band undertook an extensive tour of the United States and Canada starting in Minneapolis and ending in New York. The tour leader was the divisional commander of the Southampton division [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/people/jph.shtml Lt. Colonel John Pearce-Haydon]. He clearly enjoyed the experience as when the time came for him to retire he moved to Boscombe and joined the band.

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Other Pages
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/tour1998.shtml USA Tour Map]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=usa98 USA Tour 1998]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/seaside.shtml <div>[[File:Seaside_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/seaside.shtml}}|Beside the Seaside]]</div>]
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 5

2020-01-02T00:13:40Z

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The last day was spent in Vlaardingen, a fishing town. The burgomaster and the town council received the band generously. The festival, given in the cathedral, was attended by more than one thousand seven humidred people. The
Territorial Commander (Lieut. Commissioner Chas. Durman), who presided, thanked Major Baker, Bandmaster Mountain and the bandsmen for the blessing they had brought to Holland during their eight days campaign. Mrs. Lieut. Commissioner Durman and the Chief Secretary (Lieut. Colonel J. Smael) were also present. Items were listened to in complete silence.

The offical farewell took place on the church square opposite the town hall, where over two thousand people gathered. The band played '''Sun of My Soul''', the Chief Secretary spoke to the bandsmen from the steps of the town hail and the crowds joined in long and warm applause. Cheers for Holland by the bandsmen, cheers for the band by the crowd, then the English and Dutch National Anthems were played and a wonderful campaign came to an end.

The campaign has been an unforgettable memory. The playing of the band was of an exceptionally high standard. The spirit of the bandsmen is excellent. They are real Salvationists, without humbug. The bandmaster is not only a first class conductor and composer, but a Christian gentleman. Thank you comrades.

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Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947

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Each morning had commenced with an 8.30 prayer meeting and band activities seldom finished before 10pm. Little free time was afforded the bandsmen yet, strenuous though it was, the tour proved immensely successful. not once did the band play to a congregation of fewer than 100 people - often the figure was 2000. Their appreciation could not always be shown as the churches which opened their doors to the Army banned applause, preferring that God himself he given all the Glory.

Even on their arrival back in Bournemouth they were allowed little rest. Within 9 hours they were giving a 'Welcome Home' festival, even though this involved hastily borrowing 4 basses to replace the new instruments which had been badly damaged on the return sailing.

The full impact of this campaign will never be known, but it changed the life of at least one man. Joe had been present at a prayer meeting, held on a bombed site in Rotterdam, under the leadership of Band Sergeant Guy Hewitt, and had been so influenced that he returned to God after 23 years of backsliding - a fitting sequel to the band's effort.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/tour1947.shtml Tour of Holland 1947 - Map]
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[[Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 4]]
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 4

2020-01-02T00:13:10Z

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A high spot of the campaign was the visit to the prison at Leeuwarden. Between seven and eight hundred prisoners, forty of whom are undergoing life imprisonment, were seated on the square in the centre of the prison, and the band marched in to the vociferous applause of the men. The festival, which lasted an hour and a half, was of the highest order. After the short message of Major Baker, which went right to the hearts of the men, the governor thanked the visitors for the blessing and cheer brought to the prisoners. He assured the bandsmen that their playing, as well as their spirit, had amazed him, and that they had never had such a wonderful morning.

A prisoner then came forward and in excellent English assured the Bandmaster and his men of the prisoners' gratitude.
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When you will have left this place we shall talk together about your splendid music and all we have heard today. Personally, I must say that the message which has come to us has never before been understood by me so clearly. I thank you and shall think it over. May God bless you.
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[[File:Band_1948.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1948.jpg}}|Band at Osterbeek]]

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A note on the door of the corps hall announced that every ticket for the night festival was sold. Thus the hall at Leeuwarden was crowded for another first class programme. Among the one thousand two hundred present were nearly six hundred members of non-Salvationist bands and choirs, many visiting the Army for the first time.

At the town hail an official reception took place, and the bandsmen admired the old paintings and fine gobelin tapestry.

The next night the band was at Arnhem, in the overcrowded Klarendalsche Kapel. This building was far too small for the purpose, but one thousand two hundred people were present. It was too warm and too close for the band, but the men surprised the crowd by the quality of their playing.

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[[File:Wreath.jpg|link={{filepath:Wreath.jpg}}|Wreath laying ceremony]]

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On Thursday morning the bandsmen visited the battlefields of Arnhem and Oosterbeek, where so many Britishers lost their lives. In the cemetery for British airborne troops the band played a hymn tune and Bandmaster Mountain laid a wreath during a short rememberance service. All present were moved deeply.

On the same night, after a march with The Hague I Band, a festival took place in the Juliana Church at The Hague. More than one thousand eight hundred peoole enjoyed the very good programme. The playing of the selection, '''Stand by the Flag''', on behalf of The Hague I Corps, which lost its building by fire a few months ago, was received enthusiastically and a collection was given to help the rebuilding fund.

The march, '''The Glory of the Combat''', selection, '''The Man of Sorrows''', '''The Unfinished Symphony''' (first movement), and the air varie '''Stand Like the Brave''', the cornet solo '''Tucker''', the cornet trio '''The Heralds''' and the trombone solo '''Over Jordan''', were the numbers in this festival.

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Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 3

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The campaign of Boscombe Citadel Band in Holland was a triumphal march through the Netherlands. Everywhere the band conquered the hearts of large crowds. After the visits to Dordrecht, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, the band visited Utrecht on
the Sunday night. Nearly two thousand people filled the Buurkerk. The music of the band,which sounded beautiful in the cathedral, the personal testimonies of Band Sergeant Hewitt and Bandsman Norman Cutler and the Bible address of Major Baker (CO Boscombe) made a deep impression. A writer in one of the Utrecht daily papers stated:
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The playing of the band showed excellent cultivation from the cornets to the basses, which is not apparent in many professional bands. But not only the musical achievements of this fine band, with its sound team spirit, is impressive. The way in which the men proclaimed the message, which is the purpose of every Salvation Army meeting, revealed the inspiration which lives amongst these men.
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When the band arrive in Groningen, after the long journey from Hilversum, where it had played for the radio, hundreds of people were waiting for the march through the centre of the city to the town hall, where an official reception took place. The town hall stands amidst ruins, bringing to mind the hand-to-hand fighting of the war, during which a large part of the city was destroyed.

At night the concert hall 'De Harmonic' was filled to capacity. Hundreds of non-Salvationist bandsmen had come to listen to the band, and were not disappointed. Surely the band was at its best that night. The first movement of the '''Unfinished Symphony''', '''Moments with Tchaikovsky''', the cornet solo '''Tucker''', by Deputy Bandmaster H. Walker, and the trombone solo '''The Priceless Gift''', by Bandsman C. Hayes, were applauded with great enthusiasm.
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This band played as a brass band should play, and in a way which made it seem that no technical difficulties exist for these musicians.
''Nieuwsblad van het Noorden''
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Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947
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[[File:Bm mountain.jpg|50px|link=Herbert Mountain|middle|Bandmaster Herbert Mountain]]
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[[Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 4]]
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 2

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Speaking of the programme given in the Orange Church in the afternoon:

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After a few words by Bandmaster Mountain '''The Canadian March''' is begun. The trained listener is immediately carried away and surprised by the development of the march. The close team work of the cornets is in contrast to the flowing melody, 0 Canada. The clarity of the bass work and the effective trombone solo are typical of the best English brass banding. Bandmaster Mountain inspires his men. His movements are dynamic, yet controlled. Meanwhile, not the technically heavy and musically acrobatical pieces, such as Phil Catelinet's cornet trio, '''The Heralds''', satisfy the listeners. Much bravura makes the playing too 'thick'. The band excels in the con gracia passages.

In Lt. Col. Coles' arrangement '''Moments with Tchaikovsky''' and Eric Ball's '''King of Kings''' Bandmaster Mountain leads his men to the heights of musical expression. The sonorous basses and the trombones, with the rich toned bass trombone, made a delightful background for the beautiful light instruments and the silver toned soprano. Here are shown the possibilities of brass band playing. We returned home richer, knowing that Salvation Army music has a power to aid men in their faith.
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Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947
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Speaking of the Monday midday broadcast programme:

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The excellent playing of '''Under Two Flags''' and '''My Jesus''' were features of the broadcast programme. '''Tucker''' was brilliantly played by Deputy Bandmaster Walker. For the first time Dutch Salvationists heard an arrangement of the first movement of '''Schubert's Unfinished Symphony'''. We were astonished at the well balanced rendering of this masterwork. It was a thrill. The finishing number was Bandmaster Mountain's own '''Servicemen''' - a fine, cheerful march.
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Major Van Dalen (quoting Bandmaster B. Verkaaik) writing in The Musician, 1947
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[[File:Bm mountain.jpg|50px|link=Herbert Mountain|Bandmaster Herbert Mountain]]
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[[Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 3]]
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 2

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Speaking of the programme given in the Orange Church in the afternoon:

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After a few words by Bandmaster Mountain '''The Canadian March''' is begun. The trained listener is immediately carried away and surprised by the development of the march. The close team work of the cornets is in contrast to the flowing melody, 0 Canada. The clarity of the bass work and the effective trombone solo are typical of the best English brass banding. Bandmaster Mountain inspires his men. His movements are dynamic, yet controlled. Meanwhile, not the technically heavy and musically acrobatical pieces, such as Phil Catelinet's cornet trio, '''The Heralds''', satisfy the listeners. Much bravura makes the playing too 'thick'. The band excels in the con gracia passages.

In Lt. Col. Coles' arrangement '''Moments with Tchaikovsky''' and Eric Ball's '''King of Kings''' Bandmaster Mountain leads his men to the heights of musical expression. The sonorous basses and the trombones, with the rich toned bass trombone, made a delightful background for the beautiful light instruments and the silver toned soprano. Here are shown the possibilities of brass band playing. We returned home richer, knowing that Salvation Army music has a power to aid men in their faith.
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Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947
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Speaking of the Monday midday broadcast programme:

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The excellent playing of '''Under Two Flags''' and '''My Jesus''' were features of the broadcast programme. '''Tucker''' was brilliantly played by Deputy Bandmaster Walker. For the first time Dutch Salvationists heard an arrangement of the first movement of '''Schubert's Unfinished Symphony'''. We were astonished at the well balanced rendering of this masterwork. It was a thrill. The finishing number was Bandmaster Mountain's own '''Servicemen''' - a fine, cheerful march.
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Major Van Dalen (quoting Bandmaster B. Verkaaik) writing in The Musician, 1947
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[[File:Bm mountain.jpg|50px|link=Herbert Mountain|Bandmaster Herbert Mountain]]
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[[Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 3]]
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 1

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In 1947 Boscombe was awarded the singular honour of being the first SA Band to campaign overseas after World War II. Realising the enormity of the task in front of them the band devoted much time in its final rehearsal to prayer and meditation. Band-Sergeant Guy Hewitt asked that every bandsman would re-dedicate himself for service. As a result spontaneous prayer flowed ceaselessly and the climax of each petition was that the campaign be crowned with spiritual success.

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As the clock of a nearby church began to strike eight on Thursday evening (June 19th) the Hook of Holland continental train slid casually out of Liverpool Street Station carrying Boscombe Band on the second stage of its journey to Holland.

For the 48 men comprising the touring party it was no casual departure. Theirs was the first British corps band to visit the continent of Europe in this new post-war era and whilst Major George Baker (the Boscombe CO accompanying the band as IHQ representative), [[Herbert Mountain|BM Herbert Mountain]] and the bandsmen were in excellent spirits, keenly anticipating the campaign, they were humbly conscious of a heavy responsibility resting upon them.

By the time the last stroke had sounded the train had become swallowed up in the distant cloud of engine smoke and as the small company of well-wishers, headed by Major Saywell, quietly dispersed it was difficult to realise that, if everything went 'according to plan', the band would have arrived on Dutch soil before the friendly clock again struck eight.

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Brindley Boon

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[[File:Band_1948a.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1948a.jpg}}|Band 1948]]

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On arrival at the Hook of Holland the band were introduced to the National Secretary for Bands in Holland, Major Van Dalen. He accompanied the band throughout their travels, and any detailed description of the tour is best left to him:-

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Boscombe Band opened its campaign in Holland at Dordrecht. The visitors arrived at noon and were greeted by the local corps band. In the afternoon, following a march through the town, the band was received at the town hall by the burgomaster after the Dutch and the English National Anthems were played.

At night, in the beautiful Wilhelmina church, over 1,200 people attended the first festival. Lt. Commissioner Charles H. Durman, the Territorial Commander, who presided, was translated by Major Palstra. Major Van Dalen, till recently the head of the Netherlands Music Department, and Major Deurloo (D.C. South Netherlands Division) also assisted. '''Echoes of the Hills''' and '''Excerpts of Mozart''' were particularly enjoyed, and a cornet solo by [[Harold Walker|Deputy Bandmaster Harold Walker]] was much appreciated.

At Rotterdam, when the band's arrival at 9.30am was followed by a march to the town hall, whole streets were kept free and traffic stopped so that the visitors could march unhindered.

Entering the great reception hall, where Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina is received on visiting the town, the band played the British National Anthem. The bandsmen were shown the state room where Mr. Winston Churchill received the Freedom of the City.

Later the band played to the patients of one of the large hospitals of the city. Afternoon tea was served by Rotterdam I Band, whose visit to England last year is still a happy memory. A festival given in a large church, filled to overflowing, was greatly enjoyed and brought much blessing.

Amsterdam's Congress Hall was more than full for the Sunday morning holiness meeting. The congregation gave keen attention as the band played '''My Jesus''' and '''Rockingham'''. The spirit of devotion was felt in the playing, in the testimonies of the men and the earnest address of Major Baker.
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Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 1

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In 1947 Boscombe was awarded the singular honour of being the first SA Band to campaign overseas after World War II. Realising the enormity of the task in front of them the band devoted much time in its final rehearsal to prayer and meditation. Band-Sergeant Guy Hewitt asked that every bandsman would re-dedicate himself for service. As a result spontaneous prayer flowed ceaselessly and the climax of each petition was that the campaign be crowned with spiritual success.

<div class="historyquote">

As the clock of a nearby church began to strike eight on Thursday evening (June 19th) the Hook of Holland continental train slid casually out of Liverpool Street Station carrying Boscombe Band on the second stage of its journey to Holland.

For the 48 men comprising the touring party it was no casual departure. Theirs was the first British corps band to visit the continent of Europe in this new post-war era and whilst Major George Baker (the Boscombe CO accompanying the band as IHQ representative), [[Herbert Mountain|BM Herbert Mountain]] and the bandsmen were in excellent spirits, keenly anticipating the campaign, they were humbly conscious of a heavy responsibility resting upon them.

By the time the last stroke had sounded the train had become swallowed up in the distant cloud of engine smoke and as the small company of well-wishers, headed by Major Saywell, quietly dispersed it was difficult to realise that, if everything went 'according to plan', the band would have arrived on Dutch soil before the friendly clock again struck eight.

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Brindley Boon

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[[File:Band_1948a.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1948a.jpg}}|Band 1948]]

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On arrival at the Hook of Holland the band were introduced to the National Secretary for Bands in Holland, Major Van Dalen. He accompanied the band throughout their travels, and any detailed description of the tour is best left to him:-

<div class="historyquote">
Boscombe Band opened its campaign in Holland at Dordrecht. The visitors arrived at noon and were greeted by the local corps band. In the afternoon, following a march through the town, the band was received at the town hall by the burgomaster after the Dutch and the English National Anthems were played.

At night, in the beautiful Wilhelmina church, over 1,200 people attended the first festival. Lt. Commissioner Charles H. Durman, the Territorial Commander, who presided, was translated by Major Palstra. Major Van Dalen, till recently the head of the Netherlands Music Department, and Major Deurloo (D.C. South Netherlands Division) also assisted. '''Echoes of the Hills''' and '''Excerpts of Mozart''' were particularly enjoyed, and a cornet solo by [[Harold Walker|Deputy Bandmaster Harold Walker]] was much appreciated.

At Rotterdam, when the band's arrival at 9.30am was followed by a march to the town hall, whole streets were kept free and traffic stopped so that the visitors could march unhindered.

Entering the great reception hall, where Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina is received on visiting the town, the band played the British National Anthem. The bandsmen were shown the state room where Mr. Winston Churchill received the Freedom of the City.

Later the band played to the patients of one of the large hospitals of the city. Afternoon tea was served by Rotterdam I Band, whose visit to England last year is still a happy memory. A festival given in a large church, filled to overflowing, was greatly enjoyed and brought much blessing.

Amsterdam's Congress Hall was more than full for the Sunday morning holiness meeting. The congregation gave keen attention as the band played '''My Jesus''' and '''Rockingham'''. The spirit of devotion was felt in the playing, in the testimonies of the men and the earnest address of Major Baker.
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Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/tour1947.shtml Tour of Holland 1947 - Map]
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[[Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 2]]
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Tour of Holland 1947 - Part 1

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In 1947 Boscombe was awarded the singular honour of being the first SA Band to campaign overseas after World War II. Realising the enormity of the task in front of them the band devoted much time in its final rehearsal to prayer and meditation. Band-Sergeant Guy Hewitt asked that every bandsman would re-dedicate himself for service. As a result spontaneous prayer flowed ceaselessly and the climax of each petition was that the campaign be crowned with spiritual success.

<div class="historyquote">

As the clock of a nearby church began to strike eight on Thursday evening (June 19th) the Hook of Holland continental train slid casually out of Liverpool Street Station carrying Boscombe Band on the second stage of its journey to Holland.

For the 48 men comprising the touring party it was no casual departure. Theirs was the first British corps band to visit the continent of Europe in this new post-war era and whilst Major George Baker (the Boscombe CO accompanying the band as IHQ representative), [[Herbert Mountain|BM Herbert Mountain]] and the bandsmen were in excellent spirits, keenly anticipating the campaign, they were humbly conscious of a heavy responsibility resting upon them.

By the time the last stroke had sounded the train had become swallowed up in the distant cloud of engine smoke and as the small company of well-wishers, headed by Major Saywell, quietly dispersed it was difficult to realise that, if everything went 'according to plan', the band would have arrived on Dutch soil before the friendly clock again struck eight.

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<div class="historyauthor">

Brindley Boon

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[[File:Band_1948a.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1948a.jpg}}|Band 1948]]

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On arrival at the Hook of Holland the band were introduced to the National Secretary for Bands in Holland, Major Van Dalen. He accompanied the band throughout their travels, and any detailed description of the tour is best left to him:-

<div class="historyquote">
Boscombe Band opened its campaign in Holland at Dordrecht. The visitors arrived at noon and were greeted by the local corps band. In the afternoon, following a march through the town, the band was received at the town hall by the burgomaster after the Dutch and the English National Anthems were played.

At night, in the beautiful Wilhelmina church, over 1,200 people attended the first festival. Lt. Commissioner Charles H. Durman, the Territorial Commander, who presided, was translated by Major Palstra. Major Van Dalen, till recently the head of the Netherlands Music Department, and Major Deurloo (D.C. South Netherlands Division) also assisted. '''Echoes of the Hills''' and '''Excerpts of Mozart''' were particularly enjoyed, and a cornet solo by [[Harold Walker|Deputy Bandmaster Harold Walker]] was much appreciated.

At Rotterdam, when the band's arrival at 9.30am was followed by a march to the town hall, whole streets were kept free and traffic stopped so that the visitors could march unhindered.

Entering the great reception hall, where Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina is received on visiting the town, the band played the British National Anthem. The bandsmen were shown the state room where Mr. Winston Churchill received the Freedom of the City.

Later the band played to the patients of one of the large hospitals of the city. Afternoon tea was served by Rotterdam I Band, whose visit to England last year is still a happy memory. A festival given in a large church, filled to overflowing, was greatly enjoyed and brought much blessing.

Amsterdam's Congress Hall was more than full for the Sunday morning holiness meeting. The congregation gave keen attention as the band played '''My Jesus''' and '''Rockingham'''. The spirit of devotion was felt in the playing, in the testimonies of the men and the earnest address of Major Baker.
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<div class="historyauthor">

Major Van Dalen writing in The Musician, 1947
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/campaigns/tour1947.shtml Tour of Holland 1947 - Map]
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Garry Lawrence

2020-01-02T00:06:12Z

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[[File:Bm_lawrence.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Garry Lawrence]]
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1996 to 2001
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The Lawrence family are mentioned many times throughout this history of the band and in 1996 Garry Lawrence was commissioned as bandmaster having served as Deputy to [[Roland Wright]].

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[[File:50 years bandstand.jpg|link={{filepath:50 years bandstand.jpg}}|marking 50 years of Bandstands]]

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Soon after Garry took over as bandmaster the band reached the milestone of having performed in the Bournemouth bandstands for 50 years. Initially in the [[Fisherman's Walk Bandstand]] in Southbourne and latterly in the Pine Walk Bandstand in the Bournemouth Lower Gardens, the band has ministered to locals and holidaymakers on Friday evenings during the summer since 1946.

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[[File:Wembley.jpg|link={{filepath:Wembley.jpg}}|band at Wembley Conference Centre]]

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Throughout its history the band have been involved with and supportive of the local authorities and in 1997 a special concert "Let's Celebrate" was organised to mark the changes that resulted in the new Bournemouth Unitary Authority. The guests that evening were [[Howard J Evans|Captain Howard Evans]] (Piano), Matt King (Percussion) and the massed choirs of local schools.

As well as campaigns in a number of towns around England in 1998 the band undertook an extensive tour of the United States and Canada starting in Minneapolis and ending in New York. The tour leader was the divisional commander of the Southampton division [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/people/jph.shtml Lt. Colonel John Pearce-Haydon]. He clearly enjoyed the experience as when the time came for him to retire he moved to Boscombe and joined the band.

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Howard J Evans

2020-01-02T00:04:06Z

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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
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2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General]</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-01-02T00:03:24Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
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2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General</span> and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Howard J Evans

2020-01-02T00:02:25Z

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[[Category:Howard J Evans]]
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[[File:Bm_evans.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Howard J Evans]]
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2001 to 2019
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Howard became the bandmaster at Boscombe in April 2001 at a time when he was also the conductor of the Amsterdam Staff Band. The regular trips to the Netherlands would be part of what was a feature of his time as bandmaster. His frequent travels took him to many parts of the world - often for extended periods of time - but he was always pleased to come back to his band at Boscombe.

There was much that stood out from his tenure in charge - perhaps most notable were the recordings that the band made - particularly those featuring meditative music and his efforts to "build bridges" in all sorts of ways including a number of joint concerts with contesting bands including Fodens, [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Fountain City Brass Band], [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Woodfalls], Bournemouth Concert Brass, Friary and, most recently, Cory.

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[[File:Band_125.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_125.jpg}}|Band 125th Anniversary]]

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Howard always ensured that the most important music - the band's contribution to our Sunday worship - was given due attention at the start of the weekly rehearsal. Only after that was other music played.

During his time as bandmaster the band were able to take two overseas trips - to Scandinavia in 2011 and - at the invite of the General - to Rome in 2017 to celebrate that territory's 125th anniversary. The band were also honoured with an invite to participate in [https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds] in Birmingham in 2014. The tour to Scandinavia was part of the band's own 125th anniversary celebrations.

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[[File:Band_reunion.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_reunion.jpg}}|Band Reunion 2011]]

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Howard retired in June 2019 after 17 years as bandmaster. It was fitting that the final piece that he conducted embodied all that he deemed important in the role of a Salvation Army Band. <font class="historytitle">In Quiet Pastures</font> has been part of the Band's repertoire for a number of years and it comes from the pen of Ray Steadman-Allen - a salvationist composer whose music and influence has a very special place in Howard's life.

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[[File:HowardEvans.jpg|link={{filepath:HowardEvans.jpg}}|BM Howard Evans]]

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Throughout his years of leadership there was always a sense of the spiritual having priority over the musical. Through this he led the Band to many great experiences. He used to the full his gift to be able to create something that is more than 'just' a band performance - whether it was accompanying the hymns each Sunday in our worship or a Band concert in one of the many places that we visited over the years - the most often heard comments were how the Band connected with those listening and participating in the worship and added to the meetings.

The result was that in many cases those who have heard the Band - either live or in one of our recordings - had an experience that far exceeded their expectations. They might have been expecting some "good music" or perhaps they were listening just out of curiosity - but so often they would have left with a blessing - Howard liked to talk about taking the listeners "on a journey" - the destination was always a "better place".

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Other Pages
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/brochure.shtml 125th Anniversary Brochure]
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[[Band Postcards]]
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[[Salvationist - 26th April 2014]]
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[[Scandinavian Tour - 2011]]
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From the News
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Howard's tenure as bandmaster is slowly passing from news into history - both in reality and within the website. There is much to be found in the news section and that will in time be incorporated here. For now there are a few links here to some of the highlights.

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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-woodfalls-band Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/fountain-city-brass-band Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/portland-celebrations Portland's 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/concert-with-zoe-hancock Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/visit-to-winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/boscombe-corps-125 Boscombe Corps 125th Anniversary 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/report-on-125-weekend Band 125th Anniversary 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-comes-earley Visit to Lower Earley 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/christmas-with-boscombe-band Christmas Programme 2012]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/symphony-sounds-1 Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/tribute-to-ray-steadman-allen Tribute to RS-A 2015]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/news.php/easter-convention-2016 Easter 2016]
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There are also extensive albums of photos from our trip to Rome with the General on <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/boscombesalvationarmy/photos/?tab=album&album_id=833269693496777 our trip to Rome with the General] and </span>and <span class="newTab">[https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoscombeBandSA/photos/?tab=album&album_id=264903123546949 our 125th Anniversary in 2011]</span> on Facebook

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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fodens Joint Concert with Fodens 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=regenthall Visit to Regent Hall 2008]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=birmingham Visit to Birmingham 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=weymouth09 Visit to Weymouth 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=woodfalls09 Joint Concert with Woodfalls 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=keyhaven09 Keyhaven Songs of Praise 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=wedding Karen and Adrian's Wedding]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=swansea Visit to Swansea 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=fcbb Joint Concert with Fountain City Brass Band 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=christmas09 Christmas 2009]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=reserve10 Reservist's Night 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=portland10 Visit to Portland 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=ct10 Churches Together 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=charity10 Charity Concert with Zoe Hancock 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=bofb10 Battle of Britain Day Parade 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=winchester Visit to Winchester 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=lymington Visit to Lymington 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=cenotaph10 Remembrance Day 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=anniversary10 125th Corps Anniversary]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2010 The Band in 2010]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band2011 Band Photoshoot 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=prioty0611 Priory Concert with Les Neish 2011]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=howard Howard Photoshoot 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=symphony Symphony Sounds 2014]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=rome Visit to Rome 2017]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=friary19 Retirement Concert]
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Discography
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml <div>[[File:Eastertale_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/eastertale.shtml}}|An Easter Tale]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary2_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary2.shtml}}|Sanctuary Vol.2]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml <div>[[File:Joythrough_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/joythrough.shtml}}|Joy Through the Ages]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml <div>[[File:Sanctuary_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/sanctuary.shtml}}|Sanctuary]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml <div>[[File:Faith_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/faith.shtml}}|Faith Encounter]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml <div>[[File:Locomotion_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/locomotion.shtml}}|Locomotion]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml <div>[[File:March_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/march.shtml}}|Favourite Marches of the Salvation Army]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml <div>[[File:Fodens_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fodens.shtml}}|Boscombe and Foden's Live]]</div>]
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Geoff Otter

2020-01-02T00:00:59Z

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[[category:Geoff Otter]]
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[[File:Bm_otter.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Geoff Otter]]
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1975 to 1995
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Although taking charge of the band in January 1975 Geoff Otter was not
commissioned bandmaster until late April, his appointment making him one of
only six Boscombe bandmasters to have previously served as a Boscombe bandsman.
A fourth generation salvationist, his early interest in music was kindled with
the Bristol Citadel YP Band, and developed with five years experience as timpanist with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. During service days he was appointed to the RAF Central Band as bass trombonist.

For many years Geoff ran his own catering business, and also 'freelanced' as a percussionist. In 1974 he joined the Dorset County Council Instrumental Music Service, being responsible for percussion throughout the county. He was appointed to conduct the newly formed Bournemouth Youth Orchestra in 1979. After five successful years he relinquished this post on being appointed a Justice of the Peace. He remained involved with young people, coaching the Dorset Youth Orchestra, conducting the Bournemouth School for Girls Orchestra and instructing
at the army's National School of Music.

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[[File:RAH_1984.jpg|link={{filepath:RAH_1984.jpg}}|Band at Royal Albert Hall 1984]]

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While still deputy bandmaster in March 1975, he led the band in an 'away'
weekend to Newton Abbot, this being the first of several visits made to the west
country with other venues including Bristol Easton and Exeter. Campaigns were
also held in several London corps - Ealing, Waltham Abbey, Hendon, Hillingdon,
Maidenhead and Regent Hall - while the band also travelled further north to visit Dudley, Sheffield, Worcester, Blackburn and Derby. Additional campaigns included Oxford, Banbury, Fakenham and St Peter Port (Guernsey).

For a number of years Eric Ball had friendly associations with Boscombe
Band, regularly being invited to conduct a Fisherman's Walk bandstand programme, lead a band practice and attend the annual dinner. He became widely respected and admired by the bandsmen, and it was fitting then that on his 80th birthday in November 1983 a special concert be given by the Band - supported by the songsters. Apart from <font class="historytitle">Symphony of Thanksgiving</font> - included at his own request - every item on the programme was written by Eric Ball himself and the occasion was truly savoured by the congregation of 400, which included Harry Mortimer and other special guests.

Such prestigious festivals are few and far between and account for the
smallest portion of the band's workload. They are more regularly to be found
playing at hospitals or homes for the elderly; proclaiming the gospel in the
street or on the seafront; witnessing on the march or in the bandstand. Almost 125 years after its commencement, Boscombe Band is one of the busiest in the
Salvation Army.

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[[File:Band1986.jpg|link={{filepath:Band1986.jpg}}|Band Reunion 1986]]

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On the Band's 91st anniversary, in June, 1977, the Bournemouth Echo effectively
described the ministry of the Band.

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Over 90 years the band have been heard throughout the British Isles and
abroad. They have broadcast, appeared on TV and given hundreds of public concerts, like their current series at the bandstand at Fisherman's Walk, Southbourne. And that is only the more strictly musical and secular aspect of their work. They have paid hundreds of visits to hospitals and old people's homes, taken part in meetings, services and open-air seafront rallies, given concerts for numberless good causes over the years since 1886.

It may be difficult to measure in any tangible way the benefits which the
Boscombe Citadel Band of the Salvation Army have brought to the Bournemouth area
since their formation 91 years ago. But there is no doubt they have brought
pleasure, inspiration, and renewal of faith to thousands of local residents and
many thousands more of visitors.

</div>

During 1977 - and in order to mark the band's 90th anniversary the previous year - a formal photo of the band taken outside the Town Hall in Bournemouth was made into a [[Band Postcards|postcard]] which was sold or given or sent to many people over the years that followed.

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Other Pages
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[[Special Events]]
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Gallery
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band1990 The Band in 1990]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=sweden90 Sweden Tour 1990]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=usa94 Florida Tour 1994]
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Discography
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound3.shtml <div>[[File:Salvsound3_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound3.shtml}}|Salvation Sounds Vol.3]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/command.shtml <div>[[File:Command_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/command.shtml}}|Command Performance]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound1.shtml <div>[[File:Salvsound1_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound1.shtml}}|Salvation Sounds Vol.1]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/marching.shtml <div>[[File:Marching_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/marching.shtml}}|Marching Along]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fishwalk.shtml <div>[[File:Fishwalk_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/fishwalk.shtml}}|Fisherman's Walk]]</div>]
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Geoff Otter

2020-01-02T00:00:00Z

Bandsec:

[[category:Geoff Otter]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:Bm_otter.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Geoff Otter]]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
1975 to 1995
</div>

Although taking charge of the band in January 1975 Geoff Otter was not
commissioned bandmaster until late April, his appointment making him one of
only six Boscombe bandmasters to have previously served as a Boscombe bandsman.
A fourth generation salvationist, his early interest in music was kindled with
the Bristol Citadel YP Band, and developed with five years experience as timpanist with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. During service days he was appointed to the RAF Central Band as bass trombonist.

For many years Geoff ran his own catering business, and also 'freelanced' as a percussionist. In 1974 he joined the Dorset County Council Instrumental Music Service, being responsible for percussion throughout the county. He was appointed to conduct the newly formed Bournemouth Youth Orchestra in 1979. After five successful years he relinquished this post on being appointed a Justice of the Peace. He remained involved with young people, coaching the Dorset Youth Orchestra, conducting the Bournemouth School for Girls Orchestra and instructing
at the army's National School of Music.

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:RAH_1984.jpg|link={{filepath:RAH_1984.jpg}}|Band at Royal Albert Hall 1984]]

</div>

While still deputy bandmaster in March 1975, he led the band in an 'away'
weekend to Newton Abbot, this being the first of several visits made to the west
country with other venues including Bristol Easton and Exeter. Campaigns were
also held in several London corps - Ealing, Waltham Abbey, Hendon, Hillingdon,
Maidenhead and Regent Hall - while the band also travelled further north to visit Dudley, Sheffield, Worcester, Blackburn and Derby. Additional campaigns included Oxford, Banbury, Fakenham and St Peter Port (Guernsey).

For a number of years Eric Ball had friendly associations with Boscombe
Band, regularly being invited to conduct a Fisherman's Walk bandstand programme, lead a band practice and attend the annual dinner. He became widely respected and admired by the bandsmen, and it was fitting then that on his 80th birthday in November 1983 a special concert be given by the Band - supported by the songsters. Apart from <font class="historytitle">Symphony of Thanksgiving</font> - included at his own request - every item on the programme was written by Eric Ball himself and the occasion was truly savoured by the congregation of 400, which included Harry Mortimer and other special guests.

Such prestigious festivals are few and far between and account for the
smallest portion of the band's workload. They are more regularly to be found
playing at hospitals or homes for the elderly; proclaiming the gospel in the
street or on the seafront; witnessing on the march or in the bandstand. Almost 125 years after its commencement, Boscombe Band is one of the busiest in the
Salvation Army.

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band1986.jpg|link={{filepath:Band1986.jpg}}|Band Reunion 1986]]

</div>

On the Band's 91st anniversary, in June, 1977, the Bournemouth Echo effectively
described the ministry of the Band.

<div class="historyquote">

Over 90 years the band have been heard throughout the British Isles and
abroad. They have broadcast, appeared on TV and given hundreds of public concerts, like their current series at the bandstand at Fisherman's Walk, Southbourne. And that is only the more strictly musical and secular aspect of their work. They have paid hundreds of visits to hospitals and old people's homes, taken part in meetings, services and open-air seafront rallies, given concerts for numberless good causes over the years since 1886.

It may be difficult to measure in any tangible way the benefits which the
Boscombe Citadel Band of the Salvation Army have brought to the Bournemouth area
since their formation 91 years ago. But there is no doubt they have brought
pleasure, inspiration, and renewal of faith to thousands of local residents and
many thousands more of visitors.

</div>

During 1977 - and in order to mark the band's 90th anniversary the previous year - a formal photo of the band taken outside the Town Hall in Bournemouth was made into a [[Band Postcards|postcard]] which was sold or given or sent to many people over the years that followed.

<div class="wikiheader">
Other Pages
</div>
<div class="clearleft"></div>

<div class="wikilinks">
[[Special Events]]
</div>

<div class="wikiheader">
Gallery
</div>
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<div class="wikilinks"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=band1990 The Band in 1990]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=sweden90 Sweden Tour 1990]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/albums/bandalbums.php?name=usa94 Florida Tour 1994]
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Discography
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<div class="wikidiscs"><span class="newTab">
[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound3.shtml <div>[[File:Salvsound3_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound3.shtml}}|Salvation Sounds Vol.3]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/command.shtml <div>[[File:Command_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/command.shtml}}|Command Performance]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound1.shtml <div>[[File:Salvsound1_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/salvsound1.shtml}}|Salvation Sounds Vol.1]]</div>]
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[https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/marching.shtml <div>[[File:Marching_small.jpg|link={{filepath:https://www.boscombebandsa.org.uk/discs/marching.shtml}}|Marching Along]]</div>]
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Kenneth Cook

2020-01-01T23:58:57Z

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[[category:Kenneth Cook]]
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[[File:Bm_cook.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Kenneth Cook]]
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1964 to 1971
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In January, 1964, [[Courtney Bosanko]] was succeeded as bandmaster by Kenneth
Cook, who had already held a similar position for seven years at Regent Hall.
A musician of the highest calibre, Bandmaster Cook was formerly an examiner at
Trinity College, London where his was the first fellowship to be awarded for
brass bands.

He wrote a number of books on banding, and was a prolific composer
of band music until these activities were somewhat curtailed by serious illness
at the age of 34. At Beaufort School, where he was responsible for teaching
music and religious education, he continued his close connection with the schools brass band movement, taking charge of the school band that Courtney Bosanko had founded.

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[[File:Bandmasters.jpg|link={{filepath:Bandmasters.jpg}}|Bandmasters]]

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On Easter Sunday 11th April 1971 Bandmaster Cook received his retirement
certificate from Commissioner Mingay having served as leader of Boscombe Band
for seven years. The Commissioner commented on the wealth of fine music which
had flowed from the pen of the bandmaster, and expressed the hope that when relieved of the responsibility of active banding he would continue to write music for which he was so well known and respected.

He had actually completed his term as bandmaster at the end of 1970, handing
over to his deputy, Glyn Bosanko, who was to he responsible for the leadership of the band until May 1971. Although never commissioned bandmaster, Glyn Bosanko
proved to be an extremely capable musical leader with his ability to inspire
confidence and extract extraordinary performances from even the most ordinary
player - much as his father had done.

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Courtney Bosanko

2020-01-01T23:57:16Z

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[[Category:Courtney Bosanko]]
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[[File:Bm_bosanko.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Courtney Bosanko]]
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<div class="historycaption">
1950 to 1964
</div>

The festival which marked the retirement of [[Herbert Mountain|Bandmaster Mountain]] also saw the commissioning of Courtney Bosanko ALCM. He was a member of a well known Salvation Army musical family, his father being the retired BM at Bargoed, and his brother BM at Cardiff Canton. In early life he was greatly influenced by his mother's Godly example and was converted during his school days. In his teens he played solo euphonium in the Men's Social HQ Band, under the leadership of Col. Arthur Goldsmith, and at the age of 21 was commissioned bandmaster at Walthamstow. After two years he transferred to Salisbury where he served as BM for 17 years.

During the war he was bandmaster of the 7th (Haytor) Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment and was congratulated by Field Marshall Alexander upon the performance of his band in Rome. He held very sacred the fundamental principles of S.A. banding. In writing to a friend in 1943 he stated that he had rededicated his life to God some three years before on the eve of going into Tunisia.

<div class="historyquote">

A personal relationship with God is the thing that matters and my relationship today is stronger, richer, deeper, firmer than ever before. A little musical ability is only one of the many things needed to be a bandmaster.

</div>

With experience gleaned from 19 years as bandmaster and expertise acquired from Col. Goldsmith's instruction he soon proved his capabilities as a band trainer with an ability to give confidence to those who doubted their own abilities and to extract extraordinary performances from ordinary players. The band was soon much in demand with engagements being requested up to two years in advance.

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[[File:Band_RAH_1962.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_RAH_1962.jpg}}|Band at Royal Albert Hall 1962]]

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In June 1962 the band was honoured by a second appearance in the Royal Albert Hall at the Bandmasters' councils festival. As in 1949 they shared the platform with Coventry City Band and the ISB, with Tottenham Citadel being the other guests. A report by Michael Kenyon details Boscombe's performance:

<div class="historyquote">

The tone poem <font class="historytitle2">When they Crucified my Lord</font> (Ray Steadman-Allen) was an ambitious choice by Boscombe Band (Courtney Bosanko) and the dramatic qualities of the music were not always made apparent. For the band's second item, a spirited rendition was given of a Soderstrom march <font class="historytitle2">Army of God</font>, a choice from the American Band Journal and not from the extensive repertoire of Band Journals published in London.

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Musician 9th June 1962

</div>

Although not appealing to Michael Kenyon's tastes, the playing of the band was generally considered to be very good, but perhaps the first piece was unsuitable for the occasion.

The retirement of Bandmaster Bosanko in January 1964 closed the chapter
on probably the busiest period in the band's history. During his 13 years
leadership the hand had travelled extensively, being highly complimented on its
spiritual deportment, fine singing and top quality playing, which more than once
had been described as 'precise and soulful'.

He had not only maintained the standards set by his illustrious forbears at Boscombe, but had taken the band to greater heights of achievement, proving himself to be an excellent band trainer.

Quite apart from his Salvation Army activities, Courtney Bosanko founded a band
at Boscombe Secondary (later Beaufort) School, and also served as Music Master
at Oakmead School. His services to banding were later recognised by his award
of the MBE in June 1975.

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Courtney Bosanko

2020-01-01T23:56:17Z

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[[Category:Courtney Bosanko]]
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[[File:Bm_bosanko.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Courtney Bosanko]]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
1950 to 1964
</div>

The festival which marked the retirement of [[Herbert Mountain|Bandmaster Mountain]] also saw the commissioning of Courtney Bosanko ALCM. He was a member of a well known Salvation Army musical family, his father being the retired BM at Bargoed, and his brother BM at Cardiff Canton. In early life he was greatly influenced by his mother's Godly example and was converted during his school days. In his teens he played solo euphonium in the Men's Social HQ Band, under the leadership of Col. Arthur Goldsmith, and at the age of 21 was commissioned bandmaster at Walthamstow. After two years he transferred to Salisbury where he served as BM for 17 years.

During the war he was bandmaster of the 7th (Haytor) Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment and was congratulated by Field Marshall Alexander upon the performance of his band in Rome. He held very sacred the fundamental principles of S.A. banding. In writing to a friend in 1943 he stated that he had rededicated his life to God some three years before on the eve of going into Tunisia.

<div class="historyquote">

A personal relationship with God is the thing that matters and my relationship today is stronger, richer, deeper, firmer than ever before. A little musical ability is only one of the many things needed to be a bandmaster.

</div>

With experience gleaned from 19 years as bandmaster and expertise acquired from Col. Goldsmith's instruction he soon proved his capabilities as a band trainer with an ability to give confidence to those who doubted their own abilities and to extract extraordinary performances from ordinary players. The band was soon much in demand with engagements being requested up to two years in advance.

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[[File:Band_RAH_1962.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_RAH_1962.jpg}}|Band at Royal Albert Hall 1962]]

</div>

In June 1962 the band was honoured by a second appearance in the Royal Albert Hall at the Bandmasters' councils festival. As in 1949 they shared the platform with Coventry City Band and the ISB, with Tottenham Citadel being the other guests. A report by Michael Kenyon details Boscombe's performance:

<div class="historyquote">

The tone poem <font class="historytitle2">When they Crucified my Lord</font> (Ray Steadman-Allen) was an ambitious choice by Boscombe Band (Courtney Bosanko) and the dramatic qualities of the music were not always made apparent. For the band's second item, a spirited rendition was given of a Soderstrom march <font class="historytitle2">Army of God</font>, a choice from the American Band Journal and not from the extensive repertoire of Band Journals published in London.

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Musician 9th June 1962

</div>

Although not appealing to Michael Kenyon's tastes, the playing of the band was generally considered to be very good, but perhaps the first piece was unsuitable for the occasion.

The retirement of Bandmaster Bosanko in January 1964 closed the chapter
on probably the busiest period in the band's history. During his 13 years
leadership the hand had travelled extensively, being highly complimented on its
spiritual deportment, fine singing and top quality playing, which more than once
had been described as 'precise and soulful'.

He had not only maintained the standards set by his illustrious forbears at Boscombe, but had taken the band to greater heights of achievement, proving himself to be an excellent band trainer.

Quite apart from his Salvation Army activities, Courtney Bosanko founded a band
at Boscombe Secondary (later Beaufort) School, and also served as Music Master
at Oakmead School. His services to banding were later recognised by his award
of the MBE in June 1975.

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Herbert Mountain

2020-01-01T23:54:32Z

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[[category:Herbert Mountain]]
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[[File:bm mountain.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Herbert Mountain]]
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1945 to 1950
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Boscombe Band were indeed fortunate in securing as its new bandmaster one of the army's leading musicians. When commissioned on 22nd July 1945 Herbert Mountain had already served 23 years in this capacity firstly with Sheffield Citadel and then with Blackpool Citadel. He bid a reluctant farewell to Blackpool in 1945 when the firm for whom he worked ceased trading, but he soon established himself in the house furnishing business at Bournemouth partnering Retired Bandmaster E. Broughton of Salisbury.

Born into a salvationist family in Sheffield, Herbert Mountain had soon grown to love the Army and its music. At an early age he realised his ability to 'make parts fit', and before he was 12 had already arranged music for himself, his brother and other boys to play. He made rapid progress as a trombone player, though later confessing that he seldom practised, and in December 1923 became the first SA bandsman to broadcast a trombone solo.

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Herbert had a secret for maintaining the fighting faith of his men so that the exacting service was the natural outflow of their love to God. He instructs and conducts his Band from a box some nine inches high. That box often became a mercy seat. If the bandmaster knew that any bandsman was in spiritual difficulty - and he usually knew - he would say, quietly and simply, as the practice was closing "Is there any one who would care to kneel at the box?" Often times there was a response and Herbert has seen many crowding around the box to renew their dedication to God.

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Musician 12th April 1947

</div>

Upon his commissioning as Boscombe bandmaster he was warmly received by the bandsmen, who greatly respected his reputation. Herbert Mountain had high standards for Army banding - music had to be the hobby that took over from all
other. Regular attendances at all indoor and outdoor meetings was mandatory - a very good explanation had to be given for any absence. This well intentioned enthusiasm for putting the band first sometimes proved detrimental to the corps; bandsmen were not encouraged to join the songsters, and all but the YP Band Leader were forbidden to teach in sunday school. It was also considered unworthy for a bandsman to stay at home with the children - this was the wife's responsibility.

Great things were expected of the Band after his appointment, and reports evidenced the progress that had already been made.

<div class="historyquote">

The band (Mountain) numbering about 35, is in excellent form, and gave me some of the best playing I have heard since before the war. It has cultivated a very pleasing 'singing' tone and its future seems assured. The band, practically at pre-war strength, has been revolutionised under Bandmaster H. Mountain. It is reaching a standard of technique that will place it as one of the best in the South of England. The bandmaster seldom uses a score, even in the most intricate scoring, and it was a thrill to hear the contrasts in light and shade and the correct interpretation. The inclusion of tympani manipulated by Bandsman (Gordon) Lawrence is a distinct asset.

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Major Saywell (National Secretary for Bands) writing in the Musician February 1946

</div>

A score was never used in public by the bandmaster who apparently had difficulty in interpreting music directly from it, preferring instead to take the score home and commit it to memory by playing it through on the piano
3 or 4 times. As a result the band had a limited repertoire and, not unnaturally, he made regular use of pieces that he himself had composed such as '''Armee du Salut''', '''Echoes from the Hills''', '''Sheffield Citadel''' and '''Naaman the Leper'''. His favourite composition - the air varie '''Love at Home''' - was featured on virtually every programme. No doubt written as a result of the happiness of his own home, where meals were shared regularly with Salvationists and friends, it was published only after some controversy as it was considered to have 'too much of a swing' for those days.

The week-end of November 4th/5th/6th 1950 was set aside to mark the retirement of Bandmaster Mountain, with meetings led by the British Commissioner, Commissioner Dalziel and the National Secretary for Bands, Sen. Major E. Rance. The Sunday afternoon meeting included the presentation of two new Triumphonic instruments - a bass trombone and a tenor horn, making a total of 24 new instruments secured during his five year leadership.

The citadel was filled to capacity on Monday evening for the retirement and farewell service in which the British Commissioner, himself a former Salvation Army Bandmaster, presented the retirement certificate. An illuminated address, to which bandsmen and soldiers of the corps had subscribed, was also presented, and Bandsman [[Harold Walker]] paid a stirring tribute on behalf of the Band.

Even today Bandmaster Mountain is remembered by congregations for his interpretation of hymn tunes, and his ability to make them come alive and by bandsmen for the discerning ear capable of instantly finding the perpetrator of any wrong note.

Although short in stature, the Bandmaster had been great in influence, as stated by Lt. Col. Wellman (DC).

<div class="historyquote">

He is a Salvation Army Bandmaster of the highest degree, a musician of considerable merit, and first and foremost a great Salvationist, his name is engraved in Salvation Army history.

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Sylvester Henning

2020-01-01T23:53:10Z

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[[category:Sylvester Henning]]
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[[File:Bm_henning.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Sylvester Henning]]
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1938 to 1943
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Dedicated at Boscombe and converted while a young lad, Sylvester Henning was well established in Army principles when his musical career started. He was an accomplished pianist, possessing many certificates, and was constantly in demand as an accompanist. His Salvationism and musical ability soon marked him out as a leader and on the retirement of his father-in-law, [[William Walker|Bandmaster Walker]], he was made bandmaster, after serving 3 years as deputy. In November 1938 he took the band to Dorchester prison where they gave a musical programme much appreciated by the inmates, and in April, 1939 conducted a weekend campaign at Leicester Central - the only such campaign to be made under his leadership.

Preparations were soon under way for the band's second broadcast on
25th April in the Alexandra Hall, Bournemouth. The bandmaster decided upon a <font class="historyinlinequote">Real Army</font> programme which opened with the march <font class="historytitle">Victorious</font> featuring Chris Haye's trombone solo <font class="historytitle">Battle Cry</font> and a cornet duet <font class="historytitle">Lover of the Lord</font>, played by the Walker brothers - [[Harold Walker|Harold]] and Norman. <font class="historytitle">Great and Glorious</font>, <font class="historytitle">Blessing Glory and Honour</font>, <font class="historytitle">A Sunbeam</font> and <font class="historytitle">The Old Rugged Cross</font> completed the programme, which earned for the band a fee of 12 guineas.

A printed card was given to each bandsmen warning against possible pitfalls in
the music and advising of uniform to be worn. The bandmaster added <font class="historyinlinequote">Be calm and do not overblow. This is your great opportunity - take it</font>. The advice was heeded, and the resultant broadcast was very well received, with many letters sent complimenting the band on their
wonderful playing, tone and execution.

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[[File:Band_1939.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1939.jpg}}|Band 1939]]

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A member of the Territorials, Sylvester Henning was called up for full time
military service at the outbreak of war in September 1939. While undergoing training in Britain he was able to get home for weekends fairly frequently and to lead the band as normal, but soon after the completion of training he was sent to India to serve with the Royal Artillery.

When not on military duty, Bombardier Henning took a prominent part in Salvation Army activities wherever he happened to be stationed. On arrival at Poona, he assisted with the corps band there, and later at Calcutta he became bandmaster of the seventeen strong Calcutta Servicemen's band, While serving overseas tragedy was to befall him because in 1943, at the age of 34, he drowned in the
Chindwin River, Burma.

This sad loss was greatly felt at Boscombe, where he was such a popular figure.
He was held in high esteem by the bandsmen and soldiery of the corps, and his ability as a composer was much praised by Sir Dan Godfrey and others prominent in the music world. From the commencement of his short term as bandmaster he accepted and put into effect [[William Walker|Bandmaster Walker's]] motto <font class="historyinlinequote">First things first</font>, and under his leadership the band rose to a high standard spiritually and musically.

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[[File:Band_1944.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1944.jpg}}|Band 1944]]

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In November 1943, having already faced the tragedy of Bandmaster Henning's death, the band was dealt another severe blow with the sudden Promotion to Glory of Songster Leader [[William Walker]]. Brindley Boon stepped in to act as band
instructor/conductor, and continued to serve in this capacity until spring 1914 when he was posted to Wales. When RAF commitments prevented his attendance, Deputy Bandmaster Harold Walker took charge of the band and following Brindley Boon's departure, this became a permanent arrangement until the war's end.

Although never at ease with a baton, and suffering immense frustration at being unable to extract from others the virtuoso playing of which he himself was capable, [[Harold Walker]] managed to maintain the band at a high standard. Much credit must be given to the Deputy for his musical and spiritual leadership of the band during the war, which resulted in [[Herbert Mountain]] being able to take over a thoroughly proficient unit in July 1945.

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William Walker

2020-01-01T23:51:45Z

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[[category:William Walker]]
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[[File:Bm_walker.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster William Walker]]
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<div class="historycaption">
1927 to 1938
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Born in a remote village in the county of Cumberland, William Walker was only a lad when he became one of the first bandsmen at Keswick. His father, a church organist and choirmaster before meeting the Army, was the bandmaster. William himself later became bandmaster at Lancaster and then, after several years on solo cornet as deputy bandmaster at Pentre, took over leadership of that large South Wales band.

In April 1927 Pentre Band visited Boscombe for an Easter campaign that proved to be an outstanding success spiritually, musically and financially, and the bandmaster very much endeared himself to the corps folk. Upon his return to Wales he received letters inviting him to take over leadership of Boscombe Band. As he wanted a change for health reasons - he was probably still recovering from the sudden death of his wife in 1926 - and because his son [[Harold Walker|Harold]] was only partly employed in the pit, owing to a coal strike, he decided to make the move and in the summer of 1927 he was commissioned as Boscombe Bandmaster.

He soon recognised the bandsmen to be <font class="historyinlinequote">a fine lot of fellows, most of them willing to learn</font>, and set about the task of making Boscombe one of the best bands in the Salvation Army. The regular thursday night practice was supplemented by a tuesday sectional rehearsal, each night concluding with a 15 minute spiritual so that the bandsmen would be <font class="historyinlinequote">kept aware of where they were going</font>.

A dour, stern-faced, disciplinarian, the bandmaster somewhat frightened the newer band members and they did not all appreciate the abrupt, straight talking manner which once led him to say to a trombone player

<div class="historyquote">

If I had a tone like that I'd take it home and jump on it

</div>

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:Band_1927.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1927.jpg}}|Band 1927]]

</div>

Nevertheless they soon warmed to a character who proved himself to be a deeply religious man and a gracious Christian. Believing in putting <font class="historyinlinequote">first things first</font>, the musical advancement
of the band would have mattered little to him if it were not accompanied by spiritual advancement. He took as his motto for the band

<div class="historyquote">

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

2 Timothy 2, v15

</div>

Numbering between 36 and 40, the band produced a sound described as <font class="historyinlinequote">full, but not loud</font>, with <font class="historytitle">Elijah</font> and brass arrangements of other classical music providing the backbone for its musical development. Rarely using a baton to conduct the band, the bandmaster relied instead upon the expressiveness of his hands. When it came to the singing, for which the band was renowned, he became very emotionally involved, especially if the piece concerned was, <font class="historytitle">Jerusalem</font> for which he had written words and melody.

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[[Harold Walker]]
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[[Queen's Hall 1934]]
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[[Influence of Adjutant Wingett]]
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[[First Broadcast]]
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[[Retirement of Bandmaster Walker]]
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William Walker

2020-01-01T23:50:09Z

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[[category:William Walker]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:Bm_walker.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster William Walker]]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
1927 to 1938
</div>

Born in a remote village in the county of Cumberland, William Walker was only a lad when he became one of the first bandsmen at Keswick. His father, a church organist and choirmaster before meeting the Army, was the bandmaster. William himself later became bandmaster at Lancaster and then, after several years on solo cornet as deputy bandmaster at Pentre, took over leadership of that large South Wales band.

In April 1927 Pentre Band visited Boscombe for an Easter campaign that proved to be an outstanding success spiritually, musically and financially, and the bandmaster very much endeared himself to the corps folk. Upon his return to Wales he received letters inviting him to take over leadership of Boscombe Band. As he wanted a change for health reasons - he was probably still recovering from the sudden death of his wife in 1926 - and because his son [[Harold Walker|Harold]] was only partly employed in the pit, owing to a coal strike, he decided to make the move and in the summer of 1927 he was commissioned as Boscombe Bandmaster.

He soon recognised the bandsmen to be <font class="historyinlinequote">a fine lot of fellows, most of them willing to learn</font>, and set about the task of making Boscombe one of the best bands in the Salvation Army. The regular thursday night practice was supplemented by a tuesday sectional rehearsal, each night concluding with a 15 minute spiritual so that the bandsmen would be <font class="historyinlinequote">kept aware of where they were going</font>.

A dour, stern-faced, disciplinarian, the bandmaster somewhat frightened the newer band members and they did not all appreciate the abrupt, straight talking manner which once led him to say to a trombone player

<div class="historyquote">

If I had a tone like that I'd take it home and jump on it

</div>

Nevertheless they soon warmed to a character who proved himself to be a deeply religious man and a gracious Christian. Believing in putting <font class="historyinlinequote">first things first</font>, the musical advancement
of the band would have mattered little to him if it were not accompanied by spiritual advancement. He took as his motto for the band

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:Band_1927.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1927.jpg}}|Band 1927]]

</div>

<div class="historyquote">

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

2 Timothy 2, v15

</div>

Numbering between 36 and 40, the band produced a sound described as <font class="historyinlinequote">full, but not loud</font>, with <font class="historytitle">Elijah</font> and brass arrangements of other classical music providing the backbone for its musical development. Rarely using a baton to conduct the band, the bandmaster relied instead upon the expressiveness of his hands. When it came to the singing, for which the band was renowned, he became very emotionally involved, especially if the piece concerned was, <font class="historytitle">Jerusalem</font> for which he had written words and melody.

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[[Weekend Campaigns]]
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[[Harold Walker]]
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[[Queen's Hall 1934]]
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[[Influence of Adjutant Wingett]]
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[[First Broadcast]]
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[[Retirement of Bandmaster Walker]]
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Gilbert Antell

2020-01-01T23:49:22Z

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[[Category:Gilbert Antell]]
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[[File:bm antell.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Gilbert Antell]]
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<div class="historycaption">
1911 to 1926
</div>

By trade a carpenter and joiner, Gilbert Antell was the son of Boscombe salvationists, and he soon established himself as a solo cornet player in the band. He followed Albert Webber as Boscombe Songster Leader before assuming leadership of the band in 1911. A tall, dapper man himself, the bandmaster was keen on improving the deportment of his bandsmen, but his efforts were inevitably thwarted by a trombone player who insisted on wearing brown boots with his uniform.

Although not the most knowledgeable of musicians himself, he was often exasperated by a few of his bandsmen whose lack of musical education left them content with knowing which end of the instrument to blow into. In despair the bandmaster had been known to walk out in the middle of band practice. Secondary part players would normally bear the brunt of his frustration and in a symbolic gesture he would hold aloft his baton and snap it in two. (In latter days he used a 2 piece ebony baton which probably saved him much unnecessary expense).
The band soon acquired a good reputation for its singing, with the bandmaster often being overcome with emotion in the leading of it; but in terms of its playing, it was considered only an average corps band. Nevertheless the band was kept busy, and twice received the honour of playing at the Crystal Palace.

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[[File:Parade_c1916.jpg|link={{filepath:Parade_c1916.jpg}}|Band in Sunday School Parade c1916-17]]

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Little mention of the band was made in local newspapers at that time, but the visit of Commissioner and Mrs. Booth-Tucker in April, 1926 did prompt the report in the Bournemouth Visitor's Directory:

<div class="historyquote">

It should be added that the meeting on Sunday afternoon was much helped by the music of the Boscombe Citadel band who, under Bandmaster G. Antell, played selections before and during the meeting. Their rendering of <font class="historytitle2">Gloria</font> from Mozart's Twelfth Mass was impressive.

</div>

In 1926 Gilbert Antell retired as bandmaster, handing over to Percy Howard, who had acted as his deputy since 1915. Never wanting to become bandmaster, the solo cornet player assumed responsibility for the band only until the arrival of [[William Walker|Bandmaster Walker]], and gave valued service as acting bandmaster during this period.

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Albert Webber

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[[File:bm webber.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Albert Webber]]
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1909 to 1911
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Around 1909 leadership of the band changed, with Bandmaster Pond handing over to Bandmaster Webber. Albert Webber had first met the Army at Bridport, Dorset where he was attracted by the singing of Salvation Army words to a secular melody. Following his conversion he dedicated his natural gift of verse writing to the service of God, subsequently writing the words of over 600 songs, plus
150 musical compositions. Almost 100 of his works have been published, the most well known being <font class="historytitle">Yesterday, today, for ever, Jesus is the same</font> and <font class="historytitle">Can you wonder why it is I love him so?</font> for which he won second prize in the 1908 Army songwriting competition.

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[[File:Mrs_webber.jpg|link={{filepath:Mrs_webber.jpg}}|BM and Mrs Webber]]

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Having formed Bridport's first SA Band, Bandmaster Webber transferred to Boscombe in 1893, becoming leader of the first Boscombe songster brigade in 1904. He also held positions of corps treasurer and deputy bandmaster at Boscombe, and several other positions at Pokesdown.

Although much is known about his songwriting ability, little is known about his bandmastership. Being referred to as "Honorary" bandmaster, it is possible that he was never officially commissioned to this position at Boscombe.

In addition to his Army interests, Bandmaster Webber ran a house decorating business, was a life-long student of British lepidoptera, and a painstaking collector or butterflies.

<div class="historyquote">

The completion of a hundred years united service in the Salvation Army by Hon. Bandmaster A. E. Webber and Mrs Webber of Tower Road, Boscombe, was celebrated at the Army Temple, Norwood Place, Pokesdown on Monday.

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The Formative Years

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[[category:G Glass]]
[[category:H Langridge]]
[[category:Jack Pond]]
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[[File:bm glass.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster G Glass]]
[[File:bm langridge.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster H Langridge]]
[[File:bm pond.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Jack Pond]]
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<div class="historycaption">
1886 to 1909
</div>

<div class="historyquote">

Nothing can exceed the vigour with which the local Salvation Army pursue their religious duties, and the ardour of its members. In their marches out they are now led by a band consisting of 4 cornets, a violin, flute, triangle and drum, which instruments impart a degree of fervour to their supporters, which may not be so highly appreciated by the peaceful residents of the village

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 8th May 1886

</div>

The eight players mentioned here comprised the first Pokesdown Salvation Army Band, and it was from this unit that Boscombe Band later emerged. Although their enthusiasm was much admired, musical ability was often questioned, with the band being referred to as

<div class="historyquote">

untutored, though decidedly lively

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 17th July 1886

</div>

<div class="historyquote">

If the Salvation Army wish to retain the goodwill of the residents here they will endeavour to restrain the ardour of the man with the big drum. It is very annoying for paterfamilias to be roused from the 40 winks he generally indulges in after his Sunday dinner and for materfamilias, just as she has succeeded in getting her olive branches to settle down for the night, to have them frightened out of their wits by the banging of the drum. Less noise and more music would be more creditable to the band, and pleasanter to those who are obliged to be hearers

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 5th February 1887

</div>

Visiting Ringwood for the farewell meeting of Captain Daly in September 1887 the band - combining on this occasion with Winton - was confronted for the first time with physical violence. Having enjoyed a big tea they set off at 7pm for a march during which it is reported that:

<div class="historyquote">

Time after time the skeletons, howling like wild beasts, broke into the ranks. They gratuitously showered upon us mud and rotten eggs, but throughout this trying time our soldiers kept perfectly cool and never once returned a blow

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, September 1887

</div>

In October 1887 Jack Pond was appointed bandmaster taking over from Bandmasters Glass and Langridge who had each served in this capacity for a short time.
Formerly one of the band's three clarinet players, Jack Pond set about increasing the size of the band and improving the quality of its music making. His success was confirmed by the Bournemouth Guardian on 13th April 1889 which for the first time refrained from making derogatory comments about the band's playing:

<div class="historyquote">

The Salvation Army at Boscombe have started a new movement. It is to play in the streets as a regular town band, and take up the usual collection. Rumour has it that the band play unusually well, and are very successful in catering for the public, and that, disassociated from their surroundings of noisy religion, the innovation is not all disliked by the public.

</div>

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:Band_1886.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1886.jpg}}|Band 1886]]

</div>

The War Cry, which had earlier said of the band

<div class="historyquote">

The bandsmen blow, sing, speak and pray. They're nicely saved I'm glad to say

</div>

went on to praise it further in 1889

<div class="historyquote">

The Corps Band is a credit; the instrumentalists do not shirk work and are very unselfish

</div>

The Founder's daughter, Lucy Booth, visited Bournemouth in August 1889 with the Household Troops Band, and she too had a favourable opinion of Boscombe Band:

<div class="historyquote">

We the Household Troops Band No. 1, upon our disembarkation at Bournemouth, swept through the aristocratic seaside resort with quite a blaze of Salvation music, fairly taking the place by storm. Along the line of route to Boscombe all was in one continual whirl of excitement. While marching round the town we were joined by the excellent little Boscombe Corps Band

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

War Cry, 17th September 1889

</div>

She went on to comment

<div class="historyquote">

there was plenty of drum as might be expected from a man who evidently is possessed of the idea he has a mission and the standard of the instrumentalists was far above the ordinary

</div>

On 22nd February 1890, the drummer was given a special mention once again by the Bournemouth Guardian, under the headline:

<div class="historyquote">

Boscombe was filled with the diversification of sounds

</div>

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_1900a.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1900a.jpg}}|Band c.1900]]

</div>

It appears that Boscombe Band (town band, not S.A.) were playing near the Arcade when two organ grinders struck up in opposition, one on either side of the band. This, coupled with the sound of Salvation Army choruses and the <font class="historyinlinequote">assiduous banging of the red jacket at the big drum </font> being borne down Palmerston Road by the wind was noted to be <font class="historyinlinequote">plenty of music, but precious little charm</font>.

By this time the band had increased considerably in size, with membership now totalling 27. During the hard winters many of them would be unemployed and would use much of their spare time playing around the streets, collecting for the relief work of the corps. One bandsman would spend much of his time carrying the officer around on his pony and trap, collecting and delivering food.

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The Formative Years

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[[category:G Glass]]
[[category:H Langridge]]
[[category:Jack Pond]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:bm glass.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster G Glass]]
[[File:bm langridge.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster H Langridge]]
[[File:bm pond.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Jack Pond]]
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<div class="historycaption">
1886 to 1909
</div>

<div class="historyquote">

Nothing can exceed the vigour with which the local Salvation Army pursue their religious duties, and the ardour of its members. In their marches out they are now led by a band consisting of 4 cornets, a violin, flute, triangle and drum, which instruments impart a degree of fervour to their supporters, which may not be so highly appreciated by the peaceful residents of the village

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 8th May 1886

</div>

The eight players mentioned here comprised the first Pokesdown Salvation Army Band, and it was from this unit that Boscombe Band later emerged. Although their enthusiasm was much admired, musical ability was often questioned, with the band being referred to as

<div class="historyquote">

untutored, though decidedly lively

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 17th July 1886

</div>

<div class="historyquote">

If the Salvation Army wish to retain the goodwill of the residents here they will endeavour to restrain the ardour of the man with the big drum. It is very annoying for paterfamilias to be roused from the 40 winks he generally indulges in after his Sunday dinner and for materfamilias, just as she has succeeded in getting her olive branches to settle down for the night, to have them frightened out of their wits by the banging of the drum. Less noise and more music would be more creditable to the band, and pleasanter to those who are obliged to be hearers

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 5th February 1887

</div>

Visiting Ringwood for the farewell meeting of Captain Daly in September 1887 the band - combining on this occasion with Winton - was confronted for the first time with physical violence. Having enjoyed a big tea they set off at 7pm for a march during which it is reported that:

<div class="historyquote">

Time after time the skeletons, howling like wild beasts, broke into the ranks. They gratuitously showered upon us mud and rotten eggs, but throughout this trying time our soldiers kept perfectly cool and never once returned a blow

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, September 1887

</div>

In October 1887 Jack Pond was appointed bandmaster taking over from Bandmasters Glass and Langridge who had each served in this capacity for a short time.
Formerly one of the band's three clarinet players, Jack Pond set about increasing the size of the band and improving the quality of its music making. His success was confirmed by the Bournemouth Guardian on 13th April 1889 which for the first time refrained from making derogatory comments about the band's playing:

<div class="historyquote">

The Salvation Army at Boscombe have started a new movement. It is to play in the streets as a regular town band, and take up the usual collection. Rumour has it that the band play unusually well, and are very successful in catering for the public, and that, disassociated from their surroundings of noisy religion, the innovation is not all disliked by the public.

</div>

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:Band_1886.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1886.jpg}}|Band 1886]]

</div>

The War Cry, which had earlier said of the band

<div class="historyquote">

The bandsmen blow, sing, speak and pray. They're nicely saved I'm glad to say

</div>

went on to praise it further in 1889

<div class="historyquote">

The Corps Band is a credit; the instrumentalists do not shirk work and are very unselfish

</div>

The Founder's daughter, Lucy Booth, visited Bournemouth in August 1889 with the Household Troops Band, and she too had a favourable opinion of Boscombe Band:

<div class="historyquote">

We the Household Troops Band No. 1, upon our disembarkation at Bournemouth, swept through the aristocratic seaside resort with quite a blaze of Salvation music, fairly taking the place by storm. Along the line of route to Boscombe all was in one continual whirl of excitement. While marching round the town we were joined by the excellent little Boscombe Corps Band

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

War Cry, 17th September 1889

</div>

She went on to comment

<div class="historyquote">

there was plenty of drum as might be expected from a man who evidently is possessed of the idea he has a mission and the standard of the instrumentalists was far above the ordinary

</div>

On 22nd February 1890, the drummer was given a special mention once again by the Bournemouth Guardian, under the headline:

<div class="historyquote">

Boscombe was filled with the diversification of sounds

</div>

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_1900a.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1900a.jpg}}|Band c.1900]]

</div>

It appears that Boscombe Band (town band, not S.A.) were playing near the Arcade when two organ grinders struck up in opposition, one on either side of the band. This, coupled with the sound of Salvation Army choruses and the <font class="historyinlinequote">assiduous banging of the red jacket at the big drum </font> being borne down Palmerston Road by the wind was noted to be <font class="historyinlinequote">plenty of music, but precious little charm</font>.

By this time the band had increased considerably in size, with membership now totalling 27. During the hard winters many of them would be unemployed and would use much of their spare time playing around the streets, collecting for the relief work of the corps. One bandsman would spend much of his time carrying the officer around on his pony and trap, collecting and delivering food.

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[[New Citadel]]
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The Formative Years

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[[category:G Glass]]
[[category:H Langridge]]
[[category:Jack Pond]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:bm glass.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster G Glass]]
[[File:bm langridge.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster H Langridge]]
[[File:bm pond.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Jack Pond]]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
1886 to 1909
</div>

<div class="historyquote">

Nothing can exceed the vigour with which the local Salvation Army pursue their religious duties, and the ardour of its members. In their marches out they are now led by a band consisting of 4 cornets, a violin, flute, triangle and drum, which instruments impart a degree of fervour to their supporters, which may not be so highly appreciated by the peaceful residents of the village

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 8th May 1886

</div>

The eight players mentioned here comprised the first Pokesdown Salvation Army Band, and it was from this unit that Boscombe Band later emerged. Although their enthusiasm was much admired, musical ability was often questioned, with the band being referred to as

<div class="historyquote">

untutored, though decidedly lively

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 17th July 1886

</div>

<div class="historyquote">

If the Salvation Army wish to retain the goodwill of the residents here they will endeavour to restrain the ardour of the man with the big drum. It is very annoying for paterfamilias to be roused from the 40 winks he generally indulges in after his Sunday dinner and for materfamilias, just as she has succeeded in getting her olive branches to settle down for the night, to have them frightened out of their wits by the banging of the drum. Less noise and more music would be more creditable to the band, and pleasanter to those who are obliged to be hearers

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, 5th February 1887

</div>

Visiting Ringwood for the farewell meeting of Captain Daly in September 1887 the band - combining on this occasion with Winton - was confronted for the first time with physical violence. Having enjoyed a big tea they set off at 7pm for a march during which it is reported that:

<div class="historyquote">

Time after time the skeletons, howling like wild beasts, broke into the ranks. They gratuitously showered upon us mud and rotten eggs, but throughout this trying time our soldiers kept perfectly cool and never once returned a blow

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

Bournemouth Guardian, September 1887

</div>

In October 1887 Jack Pond was appointed bandmaster taking over from Bandmasters Glass and Langridge who had each served in this capacity for a short time.
Formerly one of the band's three clarinet players, Jack Pond set about increasing the size of the band and improving the quality of its music making. His success was confirmed by the Bournemouth Guardian on 13th April 1889 which for the first time refrained from making derogatory comments about the band's playing:

<div class="historyquote">

The Salvation Army at Boscombe have started a new movement. It is to play in the streets as a regular town band, and take up the usual collection. Rumour has it that the band play unusually well, and are very successful in catering for the public, and that, disassociated from their surroundings of noisy religion, the innovation is not all disliked by the public.

</div>

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:Band_1886.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1886.jpg}}|Band 1886]]

</div>

The War Cry, which had earlier said of the band

<div class="historyquote">

The bandsmen blow, sing, speak and pray. They're nicely saved I'm glad to say

</div>

went on to praise it further in 1889

<div class="historyquote">

The Corps Band is a credit; the instrumentalists do not shirk work and are very unselfish

</div>

The Founder's daughter, Lucy Booth, visited Bournemouth in August 1889 with the Household Troops Band, and she too had a favourable opinion of Boscombe Band:

<div class="historyquote">

We the Household Troops Band No. 1, upon our disembarkation at Bournemouth, swept through the aristocratic seaside resort with quite a blaze of Salvation music, fairly taking the place by storm. Along the line of route to Boscombe all was in one continual whirl of excitement. While marching round the town we were joined by the excellent little Boscombe Corps Band

</div>

<div class="historyauthor">

War Cry, 17th September 1889

</div>

She went on to comment

<div class="historyquote">

there was plenty of drum as might be expected from a man who evidently is possessed of the idea he has a mission and the standard of the instrumentalists was far above the ordinary

</div>

On 22nd February 1890, the drummer was given a special mention once again by the Bournemouth Guardian, under the headline:

<div class="historyquote">

Boscombe was filled with the diversification of sounds

</div>

<div class="historyfullpic">

[[File:Band_1900a.jpg|link={{filepath:Band_1900a.jpg}}|Band c.1900]]

</div>

It appears that Boscombe Band (town band, not S.A.) were playing near the Arcade when two organ grinders struck up in opposition, one on either side of the band. This, coupled with the sound of Salvation Army choruses and the <font class="historyinlinequote">assiduous banging of the red jacket at the big drum </font> being borne down Palmerston Road by the wind was noted to be <font class="historyinlinequote">plenty of music, but precious little charm</font>.

By this time the band had increased considerably in size, with membership now totalling 27. During the hard winters many of them would be unemployed and would use much of their spare time playing around the streets, collecting for the relief work of the corps. One bandsman would spend much of his time carrying the officer around on his pony and trap, collecting and delivering food.

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Gilbert Antell

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[[Category:Gilbert Antell]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:bm antell.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Gilbert Antell]]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
1911 to 1926
</div>

By trade a carpenter and joiner, Gilbert Antell was the son of Boscombe salvationists, and he soon established himself as a solo cornet player in the band. He followed Albert Webber as Boscombe Songster Leader before assuming leadership of the band in 1911. A tall, dapper man himself, the bandmaster was keen on improving the deportment of his bandsmen, but his efforts were inevitably thwarted by a trombone player who insisted on wearing brown boots with his uniform.

Although not the most knowledgeable of musicians himself, he was often exasperated by a few of his bandsmen whose lack of musical education left them content with knowing which end of the instrument to blow into. In despair the bandmaster had been known to walk out in the middle of band practice. Secondary part players would normally bear the brunt of his frustration and in a symbolic gesture he would hold aloft his baton and snap it in two. (In latter days he used a 2 piece ebony baton which probably saved him much unnecessary expense).
The band soon acquired a good reputation for its singing, with the bandmaster often being overcome with emotion in the leading of it; but in terms of its playing, it was considered only an average corps band. Nevertheless the band was kept busy, and twice received the honour of playing at the Crystal Palace.

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:Parade_c1916.jpg|link={{filepath:Parade_c1916.jpg}}|Band in Sunday School Parade c1916-17]]

</div>

Little mention of the band was made in local newspapers at that time, but the visit of Commissioner and Mrs. Booth-Tucker in April, 1926 did prompt the report in the Bournemouth Visitor's Directory:

<div class="historyquote">

It should be added that the meeting on Sunday afternoon was much helped by the music of the Boscombe Citadel band who, under Bandmaster G. Antell, played selections before and during the meeting. Their rendering of <font class="historytitle2">Gloria</font> from Mozart's Twelfth Mass was impressive.

</div>

In 1926 Gilbert Antell retired as bandmaster, handing over to Percy Howard, who had acted as his deputy since 1915. Never wanting to become bandmaster, the solo cornet player assumed responsibility for the band only until the arrival of [[William Walker|Bandmaster Walker]], and gave valued service as acting bandmaster during this period.

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Gilbert Antell

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[[Category:Gilbert Antell]]
<div class="historythumb">
[[File:bm antell.jpg|link=|middle|Bandmaster Gilbert Antell]]
</div>
<div class="historycaption">
1911 to 1926
</div>

By trade a carpenter and joiner, Gilbert Antell was the son of Boscombe salvationists, and he soon established himself as a solo cornet player in the band. He followed Albert Webber as Boscombe Songster Leader before assuming leadership of the band in 1911. A tall, dapper man himself, the bandmaster was keen on improving the deportment of his bandsmen, but his efforts were inevitably thwarted by a trombone player who insisted on wearing brown boots with his uniform.

Although not the most knowledgeable of musicians himself, he was often exasperated by a few of his bandsmen whose lack of musical education left them content with knowing which end of the instrument to blow into. In despair the bandmaster had been known to walk out in the middle of band practice. Secondary part players would normally bear the brunt of his frustration and in a symbolic gesture he would hold aloft his baton and snap it in two. (In latter days he used a 2 piece ebony baton which probably saved him much unnecessary expense).
The band soon acquired a good reputation for its singing, with the bandmaster often being overcome with emotion in the leading of it; but in terms of its playing, it was considered only an average corps band. Nevertheless the band was kept busy, and twice received the honour of playing at the Crystal Palace.

<div class="historyrightpic">

[[File:Parade_c1916.jpg|link={{filepath:Parade_c1916.jpg}}|Band in Sunday School Parade c1916-17]]

</div>

Little mention of the band was made in local newspapers at that time, but the visit of Commissioner and Mrs. Booth-Tucker in April, 1926 did prompt the report in the Bournemouth Visitor's Directory:

<div class="historyquote">

It should be added that the meeting on Sunday afternoon was much helped by the music of the Boscombe Citadel band who, under Bandmaster G. Antell, played selections before and during the meeting. Their rendering of <font class="historytitle2">Gloria</font> from Mozart's Twelfth Mass was impressive.

</div>

In 1926 Gilbert Antell retired as bandmaster, handing over to Percy Howard, who had acted as his deputy since 1915. Never wanting to become bandmaster, the solo cornet player assumed responsibility for the band only until the arrival of [[William Walker|Bandmaster Walker]], and gave valued service as acting bandmaster during this period.

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Other Pages
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[[People and Places]]
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