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Goffin inspires Adoo support

The music of Dean Goffin and the playing of the Reg Vardy Band is set to support the Clarence Adoo Trust.

Goffin
 

An exciting recording project to support the Clarence Adoo Trust will take place early next year.

New CD

A new CD entitled 'Crusader' will be released – the music devoted to Dean Goffin, the renowned Salvation Army composer.

The current North of England champions Reg Vardy Band will perform the works which is being specially produced by KMJ Recordings.

New version

Included in the release will be the first recording of the 2008 revision of ‘My Strength, My Tower’ whilst Richard Martin, the Principal Trumpet of the Northern Sinfonia will perform the cornet solo ‘Victorious’.

Included in the release will be the first recording of the 2008 revision of ‘My Strength, My Tower’4BR

Further information

Richard and Clarence were the trumpet section of the Northern Sinfonia for several years.

Further information about the release can be found at: ( www.clarence.org.uk).

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