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Brass & Woodwind (Horn Sections) players in UK Churches

Started this discussion. Last reply by Toni Jan 30, 2012. 9 Replies

Hi All,I am a returning member who hasn't checked in for a long time. I joined the original site set up some time back with the aim of connecting with brass or woodwind players around the uk.As a…Continue

Horn/Trumpet players in your church

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Zink Nov 2, 2012. 29 Replies

Just wanted to throw this out and see how many churches are using brass players in worship. The world is flooded with guitars and drummers - which is not a bad thing, but can I find many churches…Continue

 

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Dan Zink replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"A friend gave me this site http://www.hansencharts.com/ ; It has a lot of great arrangements. "
Nov 2, 2012
David D Waggoner replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"On the page here there is an ad for a place called MusicAdamy.com that has training videos for many instruments including a series for classically trained brass, woodwind and string players to teach them how to come up with their own parts. You…"
Nov 2, 2012
Dan Zink replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"Yes, I am in the same situation. I've been looking around for some good arrangements too. It would be great to  find a network of shared arrangements for the glory of the Kingdom. "
Oct 26, 2012
Bruce Patterson replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"Hey Gary, I am also a military musician serving in the church.  Any chance you would consider forwarding  copies of some of those horn arrangements you spoke of? Bruce Patterson Pattersb@fuma.org"
Oct 26, 2012
David D Waggoner replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"I believe that Integrity Hosanna has orchestral arrangements available on their website for purchace and download."
Oct 26, 2012
Greg Moore replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"The quickest, least expensive way to get good horn parts is to write them (then they will match the player's abilities).  Or you can teach your player to just go for it - play by ear, obbligatto.  A player can also learn the melody…"
Oct 26, 2012
Bruce Patterson replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"I am trying to add horn players to my worship team.  Where can I find good worship carts for the team?"
Oct 26, 2012
Timothy Nelson replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"I played trombone for many years, and we had several other instruments. I too found it hard to lead with my horn. :-) It's a good thing to have brass involved. Read Psalm 150"
Oct 24, 2012
Robert Wagener replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"Paul, I played in a brass band in a pentecostal Church of God for 10 years. We had 3 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 sax, 1 french horn, along with bass guitar, piano and organ. We rocked pretty strong for 10 years, and it was a great worship…"
Oct 22, 2012
David D Waggoner replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"Yes, and that would be the Shofar, or ram/antelope horn. We have a couple of players, one who fills in with our band for one song: "Sound the Shofar Loud!" written by our main worship leader. There also were 2 silver trumpets that were…"
Oct 18, 2012
Greg Moore replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"That's really cool, especially since "Zinke", in German, is a brass instrument. "
Oct 17, 2012
Dan Zink replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Horn/Trumpet players in your church'
"I'm trying to bring band instruments back into our worship. I love the praise band worship sound with horns and sax. Looking for arrangements."
Oct 17, 2012
Toni replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Brass & Woodwind (Horn Sections) players in UK Churches'
"Hi Paul, I'm a guitar player (isn't almost everyone?) and I seem to play pretty much worship only these days. I don't know Mark, though there's just a chance I may have met him about 12+ years ago. A chap called Andy Boxall…"
Jan 30, 2012
Paul James Conner replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Brass & Woodwind (Horn Sections) players in UK Churches'
"Hi Toni, I am used to travelling all over the country for gigs, so a meet with other likeminded musos could be organised in the future I'm sure. What do you play? There is a good Pro Christian Sax player down Oxfordshire way - a Mark Wiseman.…"
Jan 27, 2012
Toni replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Brass & Woodwind (Horn Sections) players in UK Churches'
"Shame you're not a bit further South Paul - I'm sure we could find a place to play together occasionally."
Jan 26, 2012
Paul James Conner replied to Paul James Conner's discussion 'Brass & Woodwind (Horn Sections) players in UK Churches'
"Thanks for the reply guys. You all confirm what I already suspected. I get paid to play with soul bands, big bands etc but it is not my main job. I can ad lib in any key and play with or without charts, but all that comes with experience. In the…"
Jan 26, 2012

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Home Church:
The Potter's House
Musical Gift(s):
Trumpet Player
About Me:
I am 47 years old and married with three daughters. I play in secular bands - Big Band, Soul, Shows etc as well as in a church worship band at my home church - The Potter's House - in Stoke-on-Trent.

I have a major passion for brass of all types and want to see a modern approach to incorporating brass in modern worship.
Favourite Music:
Big Band, Jazz, Soul, everything from classical to rock, Gaither Vocal bands, Hillsong, ALM, Ron Kenoly, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, Israel and New Breed, and on and on.........
Favourite Books / Authors
Bible, and so many I could not list here.
Favourite Bible Verses / Passages:
Romans 8:28

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At 6:04am on July 26, 2010, M.Yiese said…
HI! Paul,Greetings from Nagaland..I find you intereting in your music carrier...So nice to se ya here...I like the sound of brass too...love to hear your music...I have few worship songs here you may want to look at it....God Bless and Take care...Love, Mez
 
 
 

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