Recordings and Repertoire
The band has released 5 CDs (the most recent being Emblem of the Army), 6 records, and also appeared on a number of 78s. A video detailing its history is also available, which is entitled Blood & Fire & Brass - Blood & Fire being a feature of the Salvation Army flag the
The band's repertoire includes:
- hymn tune arrangements such as Light Of The World;
- marches;
- solos - normally featuring the principal cornet (Ken Loukes) the Bandmaster Jonathan Evans on euphonium, a piano/organ solo featuring Retired Bandmaster Michael Clack or even a light hearted xylophone item from the percussionist;
- classical music from composers such as Handel and Tchaikovsky;
- major (symphonic) works by composers such as Edward Gregson, Eric Ball, Dean Goffin, and Ray Steadman-Allen (that have a hymn tune as their theme);
- light numbers - such as Olympic Fanfare and Theme;
- vocals items, featuring the entire band singing unaccompanied to melodies such as Finlandia.
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