NEW MUSIC: Transcription of 'The Prayer'

A new transcription of 'The Prayer' (Foster and Bayer Sager) has been completed and premiered by The Salvation Army’s New York Staff Band during 2015. Read more here.

FEBRUARY 2015

THREE NEW WORKS COMPLETED

It has been a busy time of late and also a productive time. October 2014, saw the premiere of a new duet for Euphonium soloist, Cornet soloist and band - 'How majestic is your name', which features that song combined with 'How excellent is your name'. This was commissioned by Belfast Temple Young People's Band Leader, David Magookin to mark the 'graduation' of YP band members Hannah Murray and Daniel Clarke. The music featured as part of the retirement of YPBL Magookin who served in this capacity at Belfast Temple Salvation Army for 18 years. More updates on this music to follow...

In November 2014, new music was delivered to the Melbourne Staff Band who celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2015. 'All the Nations (Psalm 86:9)' will be featured in the band's repertoire in a year that includes special anniversary events, a tour of Switzerland and England that culminates at the O2 Arena, London as part of the 'Boundless' international congress celebrating the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army worldwide.

In February 2015, Roger also completed work on a newly commissioned work for internationally renowned virtuoso trombonist, Brett Baker. The music has been commissioned as part of a recording project of solos for trombone and band. We understand that the majority of the CD's proposed tracks are newly commissioned solos that will receive their respective premiere recordings from Brett and the outstanding Gloucester-based, Flowers Band. More updates on this music to follow...

PUBLISHING NEWS
We are also pleased to inform you that in January 2015 Lake Music Publishing obtained the rights to exclusively publish Roger's arrangement, My Lagan Love as part of its catalogue.



AUGUST 2014

NEW MUSIC AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

Get your band's new musical season of to an exciting start. The full score and parts for 'Indescribable' have just been released for instant PDF download.

This arrangement of the song made popular by Christian artist, Chris Tomlin, has been recorded by the Melbourne Staff Band on their 2013 studio release, 'My God and King'. Read more here.







JUNE 2014

NEW RECORDING FEATURING TWO NEW WORKS

We are pleased to report that on June 7, 2014 the latest recording from Enfield Citadel Band (Jonathan Corry), Faith was launched at The Salvation Army UKI Territorial 'Symphony Sounds' Gospel Arts Weekend in Birmingham, England. The recording features two premiere recordings of new works from Roger: My Hope and trombone feature, Jericho. The band is in sparkling form on this innovative recording which includes six premieres (all new works) and a DVD of 'The Salvation Army Lass', a 17-minute silent film from 1909 with a new original soundtrack composed for brass band and piano by Dr. Dorothy Gates.


The recording is available directly from the from Enfield Citadel Band as well as from World of Brass and as a digital download on World of Brass Tunes.


FEBRUARY 2014

NEW MUSIC AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

In time for ANZAC Day, the full score and parts for 'Strong to Save' have just been released for instant PDF download. Read more here.


DECEMBER 2013

NEW MARCH PREMIERED

On Saturday October 26, the South Barwon Band of The Salvation Army Australia (Bandmaster John Collinson), gave the world première of a new march entitled South West Spirit. In 1983, the corps fellowship relocated to the South Barwon site from Geelong West where the band has its origins. The title of the march therefore reflects the band's heritage by including aspects from the name of each location. This new work was featured as part of the band’s 90th anniversary celebrations.

Roger has a family connection to the band in that both of his parents grew up in the fellowship of the Geelong West Corps and his father, both grandfathers, uncle and a great grandfather were all, at one time or another, members of the band. As such, it was an especial privilege to write music for this talented group of musicians.

The march features a chorus that has been popular in the corps called I'll be His disciple today written by the then Corps Sergeant Major, Frank Barker in 1979. Frank's mother, Susie Barker, will be known to many as the composer of the song At thy feet I bow adoring. The Salvation Army chorus Stand up and shout is another tune included in the march which was a well-loved chorus in the Geelong West days. Read more, preview the score and parts and hear an audio sample here.


OCTOBER 2013

TRIO MUSIC PUBLISHING LAUNCHED AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL

We are delighted to announce the launch of Trio Music Publishing which brings together the music of Dorothy Gates, David Catherwood and Roger Trigg under one collective banner.

The new group was officially launched at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, October 12 at the 2013 National Brass Band Championships.

As a curtain raiser to the launch Trio Music Publishing was delighted to be in attendance for the 67th annual Enfield Citadel Band Pre-Contest Festival where five works from Trio Music Publishing were played, three of which were première performances.

The works premièred from Trio Music Publishing were: ‘My Hope’ (Trigg); ‘Faith’ (Gates) and ‘Here is the Place’ (Catherwood).

The festival by ECB also featured three première performances, in the form of trombone solos by Brett Baker from composers Andrew Mackereth, Martin Cordner and Paul Hindmarsh, the latter whom also insightfully compèred the evening.

Members of Trio Music Publishing were delighted to speak to so many people and also make new acquaintances at our stall at the Royal Albert Hall and look forward to new opportunities as a result of this latest endeavour.

Visit Trio Music Publishing where you will find links to each composer’s individual website. You can also follow Trio Music Publishing on twitter and/or Facebook.

PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OF 'MY HOPE' BY ENFIELD CITADEL BAND

It's rare that one has the opportunity to hear a first performance live, but that was the unique privilege Roger had last month when My Hope was premiered by The Salvation Army's Enfield Citadel Band (ECB).

For 67 years ECB has held an annual festival on the eve of the National Brass Band Championships that are held in the august surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, London. Congratulations to Bandmaster Jonathan Corry and the band who gave an inspired performance in the beautiful Amaryllis Fleming Hall, Royal College of Music, London (pictured right). ECB's guest artist this year was trombone virtuoso Brett Baker. We are delighted to report that Roger's new trombone feature Jericho was also featured by Brett, the ECB trombone section: Andrew Justice; Ben Horton; and Stuart Horton and band which was specially re-scored for four trombones for this occasion.

View the festival programme here. Read the 4barsrest.com concert review here.

My Hope was written at the request of Jonathan and ECB and features three tunes on the theme 'my hope'. View sample score pages and read more here.

SEPTEMBER 2013

NEW RECORDING BY BRETT BAKER AND ENFIELD CITADEL BAND FEATURES TROMBONE SOLO 'REJOICE'

As an update to an earlier report (news item January 2013), we are delighted to learn that trombone virtuoso Brett Baker and Enfield Citadel Band’s new CD entitled Novus Vox: Song of Joy, which features Rejoice, has been released. It is now available directly and exclusively from Brett on his website and will be officially launched at the Enfield Citadel Band’s annual Pre-Contest Festival at the Royal College of Music, London on Friday, October 11 where it will also be available for purchase.

Prior to the release rogertriggmusic.com spoke exclusively to Brett about this project. This unique and historic recording is, as far as we and Brett are aware, the first time a solo artist outside of The Salvation Army (SA) has made a recording comprised solely of compositions by Salvationist composers (or those with strong SA connections).

When asked about his reasons for making this recording, Brett commented:

“…This is part of my DMA studies at Salford University, the reason it is called Novus Vox (New Voice) is I wanted to celebrate and encourage the talented composers in the SA and push their music and mission and testimony to a wider audience than just that of SA bands, and just brass bands. I am a big fan of SA music; its deep meaning and passion and commitment so wanted to share this with others…”

We wish Brett every success with this latest innovative release. We also share Brett's hope that this recording of music, with a soul-saving message, might reach a wider audience.

See below for the recording's track listing:

AUGUST 2013

PREMIERE PERFORMANCE AT UKI SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIAL MUSiC SCHOOL

Roger was privileged to be present for the premiere performance of a new work: Trombone feature – 'Jericho', based on the gospel song Joshua fit the battle of Jericho.

The premiere was given on Saturday August 3 at The Forum, Bath as part of the Final Festival of the UKI Salvation Army Territorial Music School (TMS) 2013. The arrangement was written at the request of Bandmaster Jonathan Corry (Enfield Citadel Band) who conducted one of the brass bands during the week. Jonathan, the trombone section and the entire 'Jonathan Corry Band' are to be congratulated for delivering a committed and stylish performance. Read more...





It was an added privilege to spend some quality time catching up with Bandmaster Ken Waterworth (pictured right) of the Melbourne Staff Band who conducted the 'Ken Waterworth Band' and the 'A' band at TMS.




JUNE 2013

NEW MUSIC RECORDED BY THE SALVATION ARMY'S MELBOURNE STAFF BAND

We are delighted to report that on June 1 a brand new work by Roger was recorded by The Salvation Army’s Melbourne Staff Band (MSB) for their upcoming studio recording release. ‘Indescribable’ was written at the request of Bandmaster Ken Waterworth and is an arrangement of the eponymous contemporary song made popular by American Christian artist, Chris Tomlin. See a score preview and read more about 'Indescribable' here.

It has been reported that the recording will also feature new music by other SA composers including Andrew Blyth, Martin Cordner, Kenneth Downie, Brian Hogg and Paul Sharman. The new recording is due for release during the latter part of 2013. Stay tuned here for more news on the new recording, as well as by following the MSB on twitter @MSBand and by liking the MSB Facebook page.


JANUARY 2013

A MASTER BAKER'S DOZEN OF SALVATION ARMY TROMBONE SOLOS FEATURE IN A NEW RECORDING

Internationally renowned trombone virtuoso, Brett Baker is planning to make a new recording consisting entirely of trombone solos penned by Salvationist composers. The recording is scheduled for Spring 2013 and Brett will be accompanied by the Enfield Citadel Band of The Salvation Army (B/M Jonathan Corry).

The recording will feature some well-established, classic SA trombone solos, some newer solos, some of which will be première performances and/or recordings. It has been reported elsewhere that the recording will include works by Martin Cordner, Kenneth Downie, Dorothy Gates, Andrew Mackereth and Andrew Wainwright.

We are delighted to announce that Roger's trombone solo 'Rejoice', is one of the solos that Brett has chosen to record. You can view sample sheet music and listen to excerpts from 'Rejoice' here.


DECEMBER 2012

PREMIERE RECORDINGS OF TWO TROMBONE QUARTETS BY BONES APART

Critically acclaimed trombone quartet, Bones Apart recently released their third studio recording in the form of their first Christmas album. Two arrangements by Roger feature on the new recording. A swing arrangement of popular Christmas song, 'Winter Wonderland' was commissioned especially for this recording. The CD features a mix of traditional carols and contemporary Christmas songs in both classical and modern idioms.

'Silent Night', also receives its premiere recording on 'All We Want for Christmas'. The quartet previously featured the arrangement of this much-loved carol on their 2011 Christmas Greeting video. View the video and read more about 'Silent Night' here.

'All We Want for Christmas' is now available for purchase directly from Bones Apart.

OCTOBER 2012

NEW RECORDING: TROMBONE SOLO 'REJOICE'

We are delighted to report that Roger's Trombone Solo 'Rejoice' has been included on the latest studio recording by The Salvation Army's Enfield Citadel Band. 'The Bandsman’s Tale' is the band's third CD under the leadership of Bandmaster Jonathan Corry. In this innovative new release, General Shaw Clifton (R) provides illuminating introductions to each of the three major works featured on the album. In the recording of 'Rejoice', soloist Andrew Justice gives an exciting performance that is more than ably supported by the band.

Hear an audio sample, purchase score and parts and read more about 'Rejoice' here. 'The Bandsman's Tale' is now available for purchase on CD or via digital download here.

SEPTEMBER 2012

NEW VIDEO: 'WORTHY IS THE LAMB'

It has come to our attention that 'Worthy is the Lamb' was given a committed performance by The Keith Haggett Band during August 2012 at the National Music Camp for the Canada and Bermuda Territory of The Salvation Army. Click here to watch the video and here to learn more about the music itself.

JUNE 2012

NEW MUSIC COMPLETED: 'STRONG TO SAVE'

July update
Video of the premiere performance of 'Strong to Save' has been added to the site. Click here to view this video and browse other music videos from Roger Trigg Music (video courtesy of Scott Lingard).

Roger has recently completed 'Strong to Save', a commission for Bandmaster Ken Waterworth and the Melbourne Staff Band (MSB), which will receive its premiere performance on June 30 at Canberra Girls' Grammar School. The music was written as part of the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the Japanese merchant ship 'Montevideo Maru' during WWII which claimed the lives of over 1,000 Australian military personnel, among them 16 Salvation Army bandsmen.

Band and drums of the 2/22nd Battalion Band (B/M Arthur Gullidge), AIF taken at Trawool (Australia) camp, 1940 prior to departing for Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.


These bandsmen were members of the 2/22nd Battalion Band and the Bandmaster was Arthur Gullidge, whose music (much of it published by The Salvation Army) will be familiar to many. Roger's grandfather, Wilfred Trigg (pictured left) was Deputy Bandmaster of the band. The weekend's events in Canberra include the unveiling of a permanent memorial to those who perished. It is a privilege to be asked to write music to mark this occasion and the composition has special significance for Roger.

The music is, in essence, a three verse hymn tune arrangement on Melita to which the words by William Whiting, 'Eternal Father, strong to save...' are sung.






COMPOSER PROFILE IN SA BANDSMAN MAGAZINE

At the ISB120 event in June 2011, British Bandsman magazine launched a new monthly supplement entitled 'SA Bandsman'. One year on, this supplement goes from strength to strength under the energetic leadership of editor, Andrew Wainwright. This month's cover story is on the LSO's principal trumpeter and active Salvationist, Philip Cobb.

Also featured in this month's issue is a composer profile on Roger. UK customers can obtain 12 issues of SA Bandsman for £16. International orders are also available and the SA Bandsman also offer an annual download subscription for customers outside the UK for just £16. Happy 1st Anniversary and congratulations to Andrew and the entire team. Looking forward to another year of SA Bandsman!

MARCH 2012

NEW SHEET MUSIC ADDED

As March draws to a close, we are pleased to announce that sheet music for the Trombone Solo 'Rejoice' is now available on the 'Music' page of the site. 'Rejoice' was written for Deputy Bandmaster Paul Smith and the Melbourne Staff Band and features on the band's studio recording, 'Battle Ready' (2010). Find out more about 'Rejoice' here.


FACEBOOK FAN PAGE LAUNCHED

We recently launched a Facebook Fan Page. This is a place where you can get in touch with Roger and others who 'like' the page while listening to music on the native audio player. Click 'like' on the page to be notified via Facebook of new additions to the fan page.

We are now on twitter too @rogertriggmusic which will also keep you updated.

FEBRUARY 2012

'ATONEMENT' TO BE PUBLISHED BY SP&S

We are delighted to announce that 'Atonement' which was featured at ISB120 by the Melbourne Staff Band is scheduled for publication by SP&S in their Judd Street Collection, March 2013 edition.   At that time, it will be available from World of Brass, from your local Salvation Army Trade Department or brass music retailer.  You can get more information about 'Atonement', including an audio preview here, and see sample score pages here.

DECEMBER 2011

World renowned trombone quartet, Bones Apart made a Christmas music video of my arrangement of 'Silent Night'. One month since the video was posted on YouTube, the video has received almost 5,000 views. It's a great looking and sounding video. Watch the video here.

After a long wait, World of Brass has released their ' ISB120 - The Complete Works' DVD. This comprehensive double DVD covers (in part) all aspects of the ISB120 celebration weekend, including coverage of the march to Buckingham Palace and an interview reflecting on the event with The Salvation Army's General Linda Bond. The DVD also features the Melbourne Staff Band and its Royal Albert Hall performance of 'Atonement'.

OCTOBER 2011

'Almighty (Prelude on 'Lobe den Herren')' was featured by Enfield Band (B/M Jonathan Corry) at their Annual pre-contest festival on Friday, October 14 at St John's, Smith Square, London. The concert also featured the trumpet pyrotechnics of American Salvationist and much in-demand session musician, Chris Jaudes. Read the 4barsrest event report here.

SEPTEMBER 2011

World of Brass released their ' ISB120 - Staff Bands in Concert' DVD. This DVD features a committed performance of 'Atonement' by the Melbourne Staff Band (Ken Waterworth). Just one of the many works featured within the complete individual performances of all eight Staff Bands at the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday, June 4, 2011.