Music Regional Specialists
The Music and Creative Arts team exists to support and empower corps and centres in using music and creative arts in ministry and mission.
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Andrew Dickinson
Andrew
Birmingham Region
Andrew has been in post for 2 years, having previously worked as a finance analyst. Andrew soldiers at Birmingham Citadel corps where he is a bandsman. He is also principal horn in the International Staff Band.
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Alex Gibson
Alex Gibson
Bishop's Stortford Region
Alex grew up at Norwich Citadel and owes the corps a lot for his love of music and all things creative. Alex studied music at the Royal Northern College of Music. During his time there he enjoyed playing with musical outfits such as Black Dyke Band.
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Stephen Burn
Stephen
Leeds Region
Stephen brings a wealth of experience having previously worked as a Divisional Music & Arts Director in Florida Division, USA South, before joining the MACA team two years ago. He is a bandsman & songster at Bedlington corps. Stephen is a singer, vocal leader, dramatist and brass player
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Dean Jones
Dean
Newport Region
Dean has been in post for 2 years, having previously worked as a Sub Editor in Music Ministries. Dean soldiers at Maidenhead Citadel corps where he plays in the band. His name will be well known to many as a composer of brass and choral music, as well as leading Salvation Brass.
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Bobby Weir
Bobby Weir
Scotland & Ireland Region
Bobby has been with MACA for over 2 years. As a singer, pianist and cornet player Bobby’s musical skills are varied and he’s also a talented photographer. He soldiers at Cumbernauld Corps, where he plays in the band and is corps & songster pianist.
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Dan Elson
Dan
Warrington Region
Dan has been a MACA specialist for 2 years, having previously worked as a secondary music teacher. He soldiers at Liverpool Walton corps where he plays Bass in the band and bass guitar in the worship band. Dan is a composer, with works published in the SA journals
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Ira Thomas
Ira
West Malling Region
Ira brings a wealth of experience to the team. Her background has seen her work in teaching, rehabilitation, music therapy and as Creative Worship Specialist. Ira soldiers at Sutton corps. She is a choral leader, singer, pianist and brass player, who also does creative writing and drama.
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