Have you ever fancied eavesdropping on the three of the world’s greatest trumpet players chatting together about mouthpieces, faith and golf? Well, this is your chance. In today’s special episode, Philip Smith, Philip Cobb and Louis Dowdeswell all get together (for the first time!) and – with the help of Matthew Frost – navigate a wide variety of topics.

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Matthew gathers three of his ISB colleagues together to talk all things Staff Band. We learn about the commitment involved in being a Staff Bandsman as well as finding out what goes on when they’re not on stage. The chat approaches the topic of how the Staff Band manages to stay relevant in proclaiming the gospel in the 21st century. We are also privy to behind-the-scenes details of weekends away and rehearsals from the longest-serving Staff Bandsman – Nigel Hills, the youngest Staff Bandsman – Harry Stubbs and the new Staff Bandmaster – Jonathan Evans.

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Matthew welcomes a panel of guests from around The Salvation Army world who all have vast experience in leading music groups. Matthew poses some tough questions to Bandmaster Matthew Luhn – USA Eastern Territory; Julia Roper – Worship Arts Team Leader, Australia; and Bandmaster Anthony Thompson – Castleford, UKI Territory.

‘Player Profile’ and ‘The Doctor will see you now’ complete the episode.

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This special episode features three inspirational role models! Bandmaster Yvonne Ferguson, Composer Dorothy Gates and Territorial Music and Arts Secretary Heather Osmond join guest host Eleanor Hedley to talk about their roles within Salvation Army music. Eleanor asks the panel some challenging questions including some posed by a few of the girls from this year’s Territorial Youth Band Course.

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Following on from last month’s episode about Colonel Robert Redhead, we now look at his musical output and the impact it has made on the current-day Salvation Army since his first piece was published over 50 years ago. Matthew is joined by a panel of esteemed Salvation Army composers who all know Robert Redhead’s music and the techniques he employed. We’re grateful to Martin Cordner, Richard Phillips and Marcus Venables for sharing their knowledge of Robert’s vast catalogue of fine music and how his music has influenced their own writing.

Two new features for Series 7 – ‘Player Profile’ and ‘The Doctor will see you now’ – complete this new-look episode.

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Colonel Robert Redhead has made a significant impact on the SA music scene across the world, serving as Staff Bandmaster of three staff bands – the Canadian Staff Band, The International Staff Band and the Melbourne Staff Band. Matthew is joined by a panel of guests who give us a personal insight into Robert Redhead: The Man. We’re grateful to Steve Brown, Trevor Caffull and Darren Waterworth for sharing their unique experiences of Robert, along with some wonderful stories (and impressions!).

Two new features for Series 7 – ‘Player Profile’ and ‘The Doctor will see you now’ – complete this new-look episode.

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This weekend, Dr Stephen Cobb’s 50-year association with the International Staff Band will come to an end. This special episode celebrates Steve’s incredible service to the band. Matthew talks to a wide range of people who all give their unique perspective on Steve’s tenure and the legacy which he leaves behind.

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Live from sunny California, Martin Hunt joins Matthew – who is live from cold, gloomy Birmingham. Martin is Principal Cornet of the Western Territory Staff Band, Songster Leader at Pasadena Tabernacle and works at Territorial Headquarters as Assistant Programme Secretary. Martin tells us about his early influences, why he moved to the USA and where his ultimate carolling gig would be!

Staff Bandsman Jonathan Evans completes his in-depth look at RSA’s masterpiece, ‘At the edge of time’.

Major Ian Standley leaves cold, gloomy Birmingham for the hot and sunny Arid Island. Surely, being December, he’s packed a Christmas album?

Christmas Bandmastermind and Sparsely Scored complete another episode.

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The Burditt family has a long association with the Canadian Staff Band (CSB). Following in his father’s footsteps, earlier this year Andrew Burditt was appointed as Bandmaster of the CSB. Matthew talks to Andrew about his life, his music and his aspirations for the band.

From one Staff Bandmaster to another… International Staff Bandmaster (elect) Jonathan Evans continues his in-depth look at RSA’s masterpiece, ‘At the edge of time’. This analysis will be completed next month.

Bradley Stires leaves the ‘happiest place on earth’ to spend a month on one of the loneliest! Live from LAX airport, Bradley tells us what album he’ll be taking with him to keep him company.

Bandmastermind and a new Sparsely Scored complete another episode.

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