Episode 67 was truly a global experience! Matthew started in Melbourne, chatting to another new Staff Bandmaster. Bandmaster Mark Hamilton gives us an insight into his life, his work, his faith and his hopes for the future of the Melbourne Staff Band. As with any Fully Scored guest from Australia, you can expect a barrage of bonza stereotypical Quirky Quickfire Questions!

From Melbourne to New York… Simon Morton, a Bass player in the New York Staff Band shares his insights into Eric Ball’s beautiful meditation ‘Serenity’.

From New York to Tokyo to catch up with the world-renowned Tenor Horn virtuoso Owen Farr. Owen is this month’s inhabitant of the Arid Island, but what album will he decide to take with him? Vivaldi, Guns N’ Roses or Brahms?

Sparsely Scored, Fully Scored News and Bandmastermind complete another episode.

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Three world class musicians join Matthew to talk all things ‘Euphonium’. David Childs, Derick Kane and Aaron VanderWeele bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from years of performing at the very highest level. The discussions range from repertoire to playing tips to recording with Elton John!

If you’re a Euphonium player, this is not to be missed. (If you’re not a Euphonium player, we think you’ll still find this a fascinating discussion.)

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Recently appointed as Bandmaster of the Amsterdam Staff Band, Chris Shanks talks to Matthew about his upbringing, his love for Salvation Army music and his experience of banding outside of The Salvation Army. 

Richard Phillips joins Matthew again to complete his analysis of his major work ‘Metamorphosis'.

The International Staff Band’s Steve Hanover has won an all-expenses paid trip to the Arid Island! Steve tells us what one album he’d take with him to help while away the hours.

Sparsely Scored, Fully Scored News and Bandmastermind complete another episode.

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Edward Gregson is a household name with brass players inside and outside The Salvation Army. Edward talks to Matthew about growing up in The Salvation Army, his compositions and his greatest triumphs in life – his under-15 sporting achievements!

Richard Phillips then joins Matthew for another ‘extraordinary insight’ into Salvation Army repertoire. 'Metamorphosis', published in 2004, was written at the request of Major John Mott and holds great personal significance for the composer. Richard tells us the story behind the piece before delving into the music. Part two of the analysis will be in next month’s podcast. 

Chris Webster (Regional Music Leader – Greater New York Division and NYSB) is the inhabitant of the Arid Island this month. What album will he choose to keep him company throughout his stay?

A new Sparsely Scored and Bandmastermind complete another episode.

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Season 6 of Fully Scored starts off with a bang! In a fresh new format, we are honoured to welcome not one, not two, but three esteemed retiring/retired staff bandmasters for an enlightening discourse. Ken Waterworth, of the Melbourne Staff Band, Olaf Ritman, of the Amsterdam Staff Band, and John Lam, of the Canadian Staff Band, talk about this seismic shift in staff bandmaster leadership that we’re currently experiencing. They regale us with cherished memories from their illustrious times with their respective bands, recounting favourite moments, epic tours, and innovations they have championed. The three outgoing leaders also impart invaluable wisdom to their incoming successors, ensuring a seamless transition of musical excellence. The episode also includes the introduction of a new segment, ‘Fully Scored news’, where we uncover some of the latest developments in the world of Salvation Army music. In a thrillingly close contest, we discover who will be crowned the ultimate Staff Bandmastermind champion. 

Our heartfelt gratitude extends to Fully Scored Producer Simon Gash, whose meticulous editing and masterful organisation have brought this episode to life. We also thank the Staff Bandmastermind question researchers: Darren Waterworth (MSB), Stephen Pavey (CSB), and Ronald Slijkhuis (ASB).

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Father Christmas can’t personally attend all his press obligations in the run-up to the big day. So, in traditional fashion, he sent one of his trusted helpers. Kevin Coates is Matthew Frost’s guest on this year’s festive Fully Scored. Kevin is the Band Manager for the International Staff Band and tells us about this role and his career in military music which preceded his appointment to the ISB. 

Australian composer Noel Jones talks about his march, Christmas Praise, which must be one of the most-played marches by Salvation Army bands all over the world.

The members of the Fully Scored creative team are this month’s guests on the Arid Island. Andrew Blyth and Simon Gash reveal what album they’d take if planning a trip to the Arid Island over Christmas.

Regular features, Band Manager, Sparsely Scored and Bandmastermind complete another episode.

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Retired Bandmaster Michael Clack is well known as a Bandmaster, an educator, a pianist and an organist. Matthew talks to Michael about all facets of his music-making and some of the many experiences that music and The Salvation Army have afforded him during his lifetime of service.

Divisional Music Director Eric Dina joins Matthew to talk about one of James Curnow’s lesser-known major works. Variations on ‘Terra Beata’ was originally written for brass choir and then rescored for brass band at the request of James Curnow’s good friend, William Himes.

Lieut-Colonel Paul Kingscott is the highest-ranking officer to have inhabited Fully Scored’s Arid Island. What album will he choose to take with him to keep him occupied?

Regular features, Band Manager, Sparsely Scored and Bandmastermind complete another episode.

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Eleven fantastic guests join Matthew to talk about Joy Webb, each giving us a unique insight into her life, her legacy and, of course, her music.

Our all-star line up is:

Andrew Blyth (Head of Music Editorial); Major Yvonne Field (composer/songwriter); Marcus Venables (Principal Cornet - Canadian Staff Band); Lieut-Colonel Trevor Davis (colleague of Joy Webb); Gavin Straw (friend of Joy Webb); Derick Kane (former Principal Euphonium - International Staff Band); Dorothy Gates (composer); Lieut-Colonels Peter and Sylvia Dalziel (founder members of The Joy Strings); Kevin Ashman (former Principal Cornet – International Staff Band and colleague of Joy Webb) and Philip Smith (former Principal Trumpet – New York Philharmonic).

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Sam Creamer (Cream-o!, to his friends) joins Matthew on this month’s episode. Recently appointed as Music Publications Specialist for The Salvation Army, Australia Territory, Sam talks to us about his new role, his unique and attractive compositional style and rap music!

Divisional Music Director Edward Mylechreest then returns to conclude his in-depth look into William Himes’ much-loved ‘Procession covenant’. 

Live from Territorial Music School, Matthew talks to Songster Leader Adam Blyth about which album he’d choose to pack before journeying to Fully Scored’s Arid Island.

Regular features, Band Manager, a new Sparsely Scored and Bandmastermind complete another episode.

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