TERRY WRIGHT

Email: terry.wright@jubileebrass.com

Born in:London, Ontario

Instrument: Cornet

Bands played in: Learned the instrument through the Junior and Intermediate band programs at London Citadel and then played for a time with the London Citadel Senior Band.

Instruments played over the years: Cornet, baritone and for a time, trombone

Favourite band(s): Jubilee Brass (of course) St. Johns Temple with their Glory Days and Glory Days 2

Favourite piece of music: No specific piece that people will recognize but love any “upbeat” hymn tune

Favourite Scripture: 1 Corinthians, chapter 13

How many years a bandsmen: I spent three or four years with London Citadel under Glenn Shepherd and then Bram Gregson. I left the band and regular attendance at the Salvation Army for quite a few years. Our daughter, Heather brought us back to the Army a number of years ago. My wife, Lynn and I assumed the job of Christmas Kettle co-ordinators for London Citadel. I soon realized (my mercenary side) that a kettle with music did much better than one without. I got out an old cornet and began to practise with the intent of becoming good enough to play a few Christmas carols in a LCBO parking lot beside a kettle. I found that I was enjoying the instrument much more than I anticipated. I continued working with the cornet playing songs that I enjoyed playing and hearing. After a couple of years of working on my own, I had an opportunity to join Jubilee Brass. I joined the group and have been learning ever since. I have enjoyed the fellowship I have found with the band.

Church home: London Citadel

Career: I spent just over 33 years with the City of London Police Service. Most of my career was with the uniform mobile patrol section as first responder to all kinds of requests for service. I spent some time with the Criminal Investigation Service on the vice squad. In my last years in uniform, I specialized in impaired driving and the operation of Breathilyzer and Intoxilizer testing equipment.