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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-7-6, Page 9Jazz. liturgy coming to Grand Bend_ Local composer Norman Tufts' work to be performed outdoors By Adrian Harte T -A Editor GRAND BEND - Fans of jazz music, and more interesting forms of church music will be descending on Grand Bend next weekend for a rare treat. A jazz liturgy based on the parable of the Goal Samaritan.»sill be performed by the Rick Wilkins orchestra on the lawn behind the Grand Bend United Church. Written by Grand Bend resident Norman Tufts, this is only the second live performance of the piece since it was taped for CBC and Vision Television broadcasts in 1989 and 1990. "This is the fust live performance of this since it was on television," said Tufts, and adds it should be quite a treat for music fans since it will feature a 10 piece all -professional band with vocalist Leona Seller. "In this case we will have a full saxophone section," said Tufts, pointing out it should be presented in the style of the Woody Herman Orchestra. Arranged and conducted. by Torontonian Rick Wilkins, a member of Canada's premier brass jazz band, the Boss Brass, the liturgy will be presented outdoors for up to 500 people at 11 a.m. Sunday July 17. No stranger to outdoor services, the Grand Bend United Church is sending out invitations to other churches in the area in- the hopes for a big turnout. Tufts- presented one of his previous jazz liturgies, The Prodigal Son, in 1985, which was performed in Grand Bend again in 1992. His first such work, however, was written for the First Christian Festival in Ottawa in 1982. Although jazz is a more unusual musical style for religious music, Tufts said he takes his cues from jazz great Duke Ellington, who wrote live or six jazz liturgics over his career. "Hc was quite aware of a gap that had (ccurred between jaikt and the church," said Tufts of Ellington, adding that jazz, at least in the Southern Baptist churches, "was associated with brothels and the mafia". Jazz musicians and singers were Oen asked to leave the church, in some instances, said Tufts. Ellington worked to patch up that rift all his life. Narrating the liturgy will be Rev. Gervis Black from h1�i)pO1itan United in London. Tufts is presently composing a new jazz liturgy, and he says he hopes to launch it eventually in Grand Bend. Exeter Legion donation The Exeter Legion donated $1,750 to Usborne Central school on behalf of Clint Hodgins. The money which was donated as part of a legacy designated for youth, was used to construct outdoor play equipment, tetherball and volleyball. Here, from left, is Lloyd Wells, Kathy Masse, Sarah Neeb, Cathy Elliott, and Zachary Dougall. Superintendent of schools selected CLINTON - Effective this September, Ralph Wareham will join the Huron County Board of Education as superintendent of schools. Wareham, who is principal at Scaforth District High School, will be replacing Arnold Mathcrs who announced his retirement earlier this year. The appointment comes after much discussion from the board lev- el as trustees debated whether the position necdpd to be filled given ttie need for cutbacks in spending. Wareham will be responsible for thea northern arca of schools in the county in addition to overseeing the implementing of the com- mon curriculum. He will also be involved in matters related to junior kindergarten through Grade 6 and will act as the senior levet resource person for special education and human resources. Wareham is a long term employee with the board having served as teacher, department head, vice-principal, principal, executive assist- ant and acting superintendent. 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