The 2009 Spring Concert, performed by the Flint Citadel Band
Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 3:00pm
wsg: Tom Hanton, Trombone & Euphonium Soloist from Eastern Michigan DHQ
Index of Performance
00:00 Milestone.....................March ................William Himes
Deputy Bandmaster Matthew Rowland begins our concert by conducting this march, which was written to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Chicago Staff Band and features the composer's original hymn tune, "Dearborn Street."
04:29 Ellacombe...............Congregational Song.........................William Himes
07:18 Sing A Happy Song......................................Terry Camsey
This solo was written for, and at the request of, Andrew Justice, principal trombone soloist of the International Staff Band. Written in the 'big band' style of the 1940's it features two songs, "Sing a Happy Song," published in 1976 for songster brigades and "News for You," which was originally written for a contemporary youth vocal group.
11:11 Excelsior......................Dudley Bright
This composition, which expresses the universality and joy of the Gospel, was written as the overture to the 1990 International Congress Youth Spectacular and arranged for the International Staff Band Centenary Celebration of 1991. Melodies include, "The World for God," "At Thy Feet I Bow Adoring," "Glory to His Name," and "Keep the Old Flag Flying."
18:24 Shalom......................Erik Silfverberg
Deputy Bandmaster, Andrew Bell, conducts this arrangement of the Jewish folk song, "Hevenu Shalom Alechem," meaning, "With words of peace now we greet you."
21:07 An Offering......................William Himes
Bandmaster William Himes performs this original piano composition during the free-will offering which was taken to support The Salvation Army's missionary efforts in Africa. Interestingly, this solo was composed only fifteen minutes before the beginning of the concert!
24:58 I'm Glad I'm A Salvation Soldier......................Noel Jones
This sparkling variation solo, based on the Salvation Army chorus of the same name, was written especially for Karl Strand, Chicago Staff Band euphonium soloist, following the band's tour of Australia in 1991.
30:02 The Great Celebration......................Andrew Blyth
Written for the British Territorial Youth Band in 2000, this Fanfare and Prelude features the contemporary Christian song, "Great is the Darkness."
33:19 Rolling Along......................March......................William Himes
Written in tribute to the Flint Citadel Band on the occasion of their corps' centenary in 1993, this march features the tunes, "The Old Chariot," and "Rolling Along in Fiery Chariots." A discerning ear will detect subtle references to several General Motors advertising jingles as well as University of Michigan's fight song, "The Victors."
37:02 I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked......................Peter Graham
This solo, written for Hollywood studio trombonist, Bill Broughton, premiered at the 99th Annual Festival of the New York Staff Band. The well-known words, "I walked today where Jesus walked," are portrayed with warmth and strength.
40:57 In Christ Alone......................Martin Cordner
Stuart Townsend and Keith Getty's song has become very popular of the last few years and is presented here as a four-verse setting.
45:36 A Choral Benediction......................William Himes
A vocal benediction written in 1986 for the Chicago Staff Band, by its bandmaster.
Message by Special Guest, Bandmaster William Himes: "Profiles in Leadership"
From today's message:
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."
For program notes and index of items, download our program PDF:
11:31 Song of Praise: "We Fall Down" - Praise Band
13:58 Musical Offering: "I Love to Sing" - Flint Citadel Band
15:43 A capella Selection: "Steal Away" - Flint Citadel Songsters
19:33 Video Clip: "HMS Bounty"
22:46 Message: "Clean Up Your Act" - Capt. Jon Augenstein
45:37 Song of Response: "From Every Stain Made Clean"
50:42 Benediction & Vocal Benediction: "If On My Soul" - Sandra Hale
Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. And this was his message: "After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
Message by Capt. Kris Augenstein, "Finding Peace in Times of Crisis";
Scripture: Psalm 106:1-5;
Congregational Songs: "Sing for Joy", "Be Glad in the Lord";
Flint Citadel Band Performs, "The Greatest of These";
Flint Citadel Songsters perform, "Three Love Letters"
Message by Capt. Jon Augenstein, "The Kingdom Within";
Scripture: Psalm 19:1-11;
Congregational Songs: "I'll Go in the Strength of the Lord", "Fan the Flame in Me", "I Hear Thy Welcome Voice";
Flint Citadel Band Performs, "Stand Up for Jesus", "Promoted to Glory";
Flint Citadel Songsters perform, "Holy, Thou Art Holy"
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes,
The 2008 Spring Concert, performed by the Flint Citadel Band
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 3:00pm
wsg: Randy Cox, Cornet & Flugel Soloist from Chicagoland
Index of Performance
00:00 Corner Brook Temple.....................March ................David Chaulk
Deputy Bandmaster Ted Tolcher conducts this opening number which uses an old Salvation Army song, "We’ll roll the old chariot along". The composition was produced to honor a Newfoundland
Salvation Army Corps where David Chaulk spent his youth.
03:21 Standing on the Promises ........................................Douglas Court
Using a flugel horn and a trumpet, this solo is based on a Latin design to produce a contemporary arrangement featuring the gospel song of the same name.
07:55 When we all get to Heaven ......................................Steven Himes
Steve Himes directs his own arrangement of this gospel song.
11:45 Adagio from Concerto de Aranjeuz......................arr. Kevin Bolton
A flugel horn solo based on the second movement of the famous Joaquin Rodrigo guitar concerto.
16:43 Jesus Loves You.............................Band Vocal................Buryl Red
Dave Bell, leader; Gill Morton, vocal soloist; Dawn Devins, piano; Andrew Bell, euphonium soloist
21:25 Sweet By and By ........................................................Leonard Ballantine
This solo depicts a newly departed saint sharing stories with his former companions as he joins them in Heaven. An arrangement that seeks to portray not only the sweet fellowship of that reunion, but also the awesome majesty of heaven.
26:45 Great and Glorious ..............................................George Marshall
Published in 1934, this classic selection was developed by the writer after a visit to the top of Grampian Mountain one Easter Sunday morning. So forceful was the inspiration of that scene on George Marshall that he quickly penned this composition containing his masterful harmonic structure.
34:06 Montreal Citadel.....................March....................Norman Audoire
Another classic composition from 1934 based on the song, "Calvary’s Stream is flowing the first line invites us to Come, with me visit Calvary where our Redeemer died".
Message by Capt. Jon Augenstein, "Father, Son and 'Mother' Spirit";
Recognition of Mothers by Capt. Kris Augenstein;
Scripture: Psalms 104:24-25, 30-34;
Congregational Song, "I've Felt A New and Loving Touch";
Flint Citadel Band Performs, "The Lord Is Gracious", and"Shine On Us";
Flint Citadel Songsters perform, "How Beautiful"
Message by Capt. Jon Augenstein, "The Kingdom Within";
Scripture: Psalms 68:1-10, 32-35;
Congregational Song, "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory";
Praise Band (Unplugged) performs, "The Heart of Worship";
Flint Citadel Band Performs, "Stand Up for Jesus", and"Fall Afresh";
Flint Citadel Songsters perform, "Praise Him!"
Dedication of Band & Songster CD - Amazing Grace (Next Generation)
00:12 Preparation for Worship, And Can It Be? - Flint Citadel Band
05:15 Call to Worship & Prayer - Capt. Jon Augenstein
08:19 Ministry in Music, My Lord and Christ! - Flint Citadel Songsters
13:33 Song of Praise, Oh How He Loves You and Me - Capt. Kris Augenstein
17:49 Theme Song, Amazing Grace - Flint Citadel Band
20:35 Prayer Chorus & Prayer, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, and All That I Am - Praise Band
28:48 Band & Songster Testimonies, How I Maintain My Spiritual Health - Various Members
42:13 Ministry in Brass, As the Deer - Flint Citadel Band
44:49 The Purpose & Vision for Amazing Grace - B/M Dick Holman
47:28 Ministry in Melody, I Surrender All - Flint Citadel Songsters
51:22 Dedication of Amazing Grace compact disc - Capt. Jon Augenstein
56:46 Vocal Benediction, God So Loved the World - Flint Citadel Songsters
Message by Capt. Jon Augenstein, "When Life Hurts";
Scripture: Psalms 31:1-5, 15-16;
Congregational Songs, "Never Mind, Go On!" and "On to the Conflict";
Where is God in Adversity? - Jim Fearon;
Flint Citadel Band Performs "In Perfect Peace";
Where is God in Adversity? - Gordon Hale;
Praise Band performs, "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus";
Flint Citadel Songsters perform "When We Cannot See Our Way";
Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-5;
Congregational Songs, "Celebrate Jesus!" and "In Christ Alone";
Flint Citadel Band Performs "Worthy is the Lamb";
Flint Citadel Songsters perform "Psalm 91";
Praise Band performs "Days of Elijah";
Vocal Benediction by Flint Citadel Band, "The Lord Bless You and Keep You"
Message by Captain Kris Augenstein, "Not Seeing Is Believing";
Scripture: The Gospel of John 20:19-31;
Congregational Songs, "Keep On Believing" and "Trust and Obey";
Flint Citadel Band Performs "They Shall Come from the East" and "Praise My Soul";
Flint Citadel Songsters perform "Blessed Assurance"
Bandsman Steven Himes performs keyboard arrangement "All Your Anxiety"
This is a Special Edition Podcast of the 40th Annual Good Friday Service.
In this podcast: Flint Citadel Band performs "Worthy Is The Lamb", and euphonium solo "There's Room at the Cross" (Matthew Rowland, soloist); Flint Citadel Songsters perform "Written In Red" and vocal benediction, "The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee"; Mini-messages by Captains Jon & Kris Augenstein. Vocal Solo, "The Power of the Cross" (S/L Gillian Morton, soloist); Praise Band leads, "Lord, Make Calvary Real to Me".
Two-Part Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "Judas & Jesus: Why Did Judas Betray?"; Congregational Songs, "For God So Loved the World" and I'll Not Turn Back"; Praise Band Leads "Here I Am to Worship"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Here at the Cross"; Flint Citadel Songsters perform "God So Loved the World"
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "Mary & Martha: Dangerous Attitudes"; Congregational Song, "The Power of the Cross"; Bandsman Alan Tolcher (Vocal Solo) "Be Lifted High"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Calvary Covers It All"; Flint Citadel Songsters perform "Written In Red"
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "What the Blind Man Saw"; Congregational Songs, "Power in the Blood", and "When Shall I Come Unto the Healing Waters?"; Praise Band Leads "There Is None Like You" and "Open My Eyes, Lord"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Jesus Loves Me" (arr. Paul Curnow); Flint Citadel Songsters perform "Three Love Letters" (Words: Rob Little / Music Stuart Watson)
Message by Captain Kris Augenstein, "Zacchaeus: Put It Behind You"; Congregational Songs, "Carry the Flame", and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"; Praise Band Leads "Be Still for the Presence of the Lord"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Precious Fountain" (by William Himes); Flint Citadel Songsters perform "Grace"
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "Andrew: The Ripple Effect"; Congregational Songs, "Come Into His Presence", and "Are You Washed?"; Praise Band Leads "Joyful, Joyful"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Buckland" (arr. Paul Curnow); Flint Citadel Songsters perform "My Life Must Be Christ's Broken Bread"
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "The Common People Heard Him Gladly"; Congregational Songs, "My Great Redeemer's Praise", "Tell Me the Story of Jesus", "Be Glad in the Lord and Rejoice!"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Oh, How He Loves You and Me!" (arr. Paul Curnow); Flint Citadel Songsters perform "My Father's Heart"; Vocal Benediction by S/L Gill Morton, "Let Nothing Disturb Thee"
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "Foolish Faith"; Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5; Congregational Song, "All Things Are Possible to Him"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "God of Wonders" and "From Earth's Confusion"; Praise Band leads congregation, "God Will Make A Way"; Flint Citadel Songsters perform "This Kingdom"
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Kris Augenstein, "You Are My Citadel"; Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9; Congregational Song, "A Mighty Fortress"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "All Creatures" and "I Will Follow Thee"; Praise Band leads congregation, "The Name of the Lord"; Flint Citadel Songsters perform "His Provision"
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "What's the Reason?"; Scripture: John 1:29-42; Congregational Songs, "I Believe We Shall Win!" and "You Are My All In All"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Songs of Victory" and "In Quiet Pastures"; Joe Simmert and the Flint Citadel Songsters perform "You Are My Lord and Christ"
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "What the Bible Doesn't Say"; Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18; Congregational Songs, "How Majestic Is Your Name" and "Stand Up For Jesus"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "Mid All The Traffic"; Songsters perform "Let A Little Sunshine In Your Heart"
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "SonRise"; Congregational Songs, "Shine, Jesus, Shine" and "The Light Has Come"; Flint Citadel Band Performs "I Know A Fount"; Songsters perform "You Are the Light"; Reading, "Who Will Tell Them?", read by Doug Speck.
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "Joseph - He Directs My Actions"; Congregational Song "The First Noel"; Praise Band leads songs, "The Light Has Come" and "Emmanuel" Flint Citadel Band opens service with "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"; Songsters perform "African Noel"; Special Memorial for Flint Citadel Bandsman, Bernie Smith (Trombonist); Flint Citadel Band honors Bandsman Smith with the playing of "Promoted to Glory".
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "ThanksLiving"; Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9; Congregational Song "Joyful, Joyful" (arr. L. Ballantine); Song of Praise and Testimonies on Thankfulness, "We Gather Together" Flint Citadel Band performs "Now Thank We All Our God"; Songsters perform "Grace".
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "Jesus, Glorified in You!"; Scripture: 2nd Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Congregational Song "Storm the Forts" (arr. William Himes); Flint Citadel Band performs debut of "Precious Fountain", and conducted by its composer, William Himes. This piece was written in honor of his father's 80th Birthday, Lt. Col. William Himes, Sr.; Songsters perform "Glory, Honor".
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "Spiritual Nutrition"; Scripture: 2nd Timothy 3:14-4:5 Congregational Song "Never Mind, Go On" (Lyrics: Richard Slater, Tune: Eric Himes/arr. William Himes); Flint Citadel Band performs "Jesus Loves Me" (Paul Curnow); Praise Band leads "Holy Is The Lord"; Songsters perform "This Kingdom"(Geoff Bullock).
(Post Production and Podcast produced by Steven Himes, DesignPro Interactive)
Message by Captain Jon Augenstein, "A Straight Cutter"; Flint Citadel Band performs "Bread of Heaven" and "Amazing Grace"; Songsters perform "Even Me". Service includes individual testimonies from the congregation.
The theme of this week's holiness meeting is "Come Join Our Army," including the enrollment of two new Senior Soldiers: Mark York and Chelsea Schmidt. Musical selections from the Flint Citadel Band & Songsters.