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 Chris Shanks

Profile

Last updated: 17/02/2009

Occupation ?

4th year Music Teaching Student

Family Members ?

Dad Melvyn DBM solo horn
Step Mum Lynn DSL flugel
Brother Cameron (6 years old)

How long have you attended the Salvation Army ?

since I was 6 days old

What's your S.A. background (i.e. what generation) ?

4th generation

When did you become a Salvationist ?

 

Have you always been at the Bellshill Corps ?

No

If you've attended other Corps, which ones ?

Parkhead (April 1987 - March 1993)

BSAB member since ?

November 2001

What instrument do you play in BSAB ?

Euphonium

Highlight of your time in BSAB (so far) ?

Easter Tour 2003
Belfast weekend October 2004
Sheffield weekend March 2005
Croydon weekend June 2007
Forfar December 2007 (love it every year)
all 3 CD recordings

What's your favourite band piece ?

too many to be honest!!!!!!!!!
Journey into Freedom
Corpus Christi
Rococo Variations
Renaissance
Truth Aflame
Romans 8
The Light of the World
Resurgam
Isaiah 40
Riverdance
Gaelforce
Call of the Cossacks
i could go on all day

What's your favourite bible verse ?

Proverbs 3 v5-6:
"Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding. Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success" (youth bible)

What are your general interests/hobbies ?

Contesting (bands)
doing any form of sport (rugby, football, cricket, golf)
going to the gym
writing music
teaching

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