Jubilee Brass again journeyed to the cenotaph in London, Ontario on November 11th to provide music for the annual remembrance day event. Huge crowds are always in attendance and stand for hours to pay respect to the Canadian soldiers who have fought in past wars and who are still serving in Afghanistan.

While JB provides suitable prelude music leading up to the 11th hour, troops of all the services march from adjoining streets into the assembly area. Many wreaths are laid, including one by the Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Lee Graves on behalf of the Salvation Army. After all, the Army has always been there, alongside the troops, giving support and practical comfort.

Our own principal cornet, Major Gary Venables, plays the traditional last post and reveille, the cornet providing a much sweeter and more reverent sound than the traditional bugle or trumpet.

It has always been tradition that at the conclusion of the ceremonies JB marches off the troops. In the past we have used ‘ Colonel Bogey’ but this year we launched out to recognize another branch of the armed forces by playing them off to ‘The Royal Air Force March Past’.

As one scans the attending crowds, one can’t help but notice facial expressions and body languages. Sad faces, some wet with fresh tears, give but a hint of what underlying emotions are there. A sad memory or two of that loved one whose companionship will never again be enjoyed is mixed with justifiable pride in the fact that their loved one or loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice for us to be able, in peace and freedom, to salute them and our Canadian flag, the very symbol of our allegiance to God and country.

We will remember them.

Heather Moyle is a gem-clear cut and polished. As The Secretary for adult ministries of the Great Lakes Division she is also the liaison between Jubilee Brass and DHQ. Every October she pulls off one fantastic rally after another for seniors which is held in the Hellenic Centre in London. [read more....]

Woodstock, Ontario is a city with a population of 36,000 and is the county seat of Oxford County in South western Ontario midway between Toronto and London.

Woodstock straddles the historic Thames River and is known as the Dairy capital of Canada. It also claims to be the ‘friendly city’. [read more.....]

Pinery Baptist Church was the venue for a Jubilee Brass concert On Thursday, September 17th, 2009. Over half a million visitors are attracted to the Pinery Park annually for it is a place of unique natural beauty. [read more...]

On Sunday, September 13th, 2009 Jubilee Brass again journeyed to the lovely Ontario town of Stratford (on the Avon). This visit was to help the Corps celebrate its 125th Anniversary. [read more....]

On Sunday evening, August 23rd several automobiles of various makes, shapes, sizes and hues descended upon Georgetown, Ontario engorging Jubilee Brass band persons of all makes, shapes, sizes, hues and advanced ages in order to perform a concert in the park for the local residents sponsored by the Georgetown Salvation Army. [read more.....]

Jubilee Brass again visited Sarnia, Ontario on August 16th,2009 to participate in this year’s “GOSPEL BY THE BAY”. This is a musical feast presented by Sarcor Rebar and Gospel by the Bay Music Productions. This annual event attracts thousands of gospel music lovers. [read more....]

A member of the Jubilee Brass alumni, Bob Bessant, was Promoted to Glory on July 30th. The celebration of his life took place in the Wyndfield Community Church, Brantford, Ontario on Sunday August 2nd. [read more....]

Once again, on Sunday June 28th, 2009 Jubilee Brass invaded lovely Sarnia, Ontario in order to assist the corps, under the leadership of Majors Rick and Drucella Pollard, in celebrating 125 years of ministry in that community [read more....]

Jubilee Brass uses the Westminster Park Corps building in London, Ontario for its weekly rehearsals, but on Saturday evening June 13th it became a concert hall [read more....]

The town of Goderich, Ontario, pronounced God-rich, was the destination of Jubilee Brass for the week-end of May 30, 31.
This town has been described by visitors and residents alike as “the prettiest town in Canada” Even Queen Elizabeth the second said so too. [read more....]

Well known Salvationist composer William Gordon visited the Jubilee Brass rehearsal room recently and put the band through its paces in some his own compositions. [read more..]

Jubilee Brass kicked off the 2009 season at the London Hillcrest Community Church annual band concert and pie event. This is a most popular event sponsored by the Hillcrest Community Care Ministries with all proceeds going to Partners in Mission. [read more...]