The Making Of A Band
A history of the world famous Bahama Brass Band
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I would like to celebrate the BBB’s excellence. They are excellent in their response to the Spirit while they play. It is not unusual to see some of the band-men lower their instruments as they personally wept and worshipped as others continued playing. Their zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord is unmatched. Their natural skills and determination are reflected and enhanced by their discipline and training. They have what we would normally call “raw talent” or “true giftedness.” They are also excellent in dress and appearance when in their stellar uniforms. This overall excellence represents an attitude my wife and I have noted among the Bahamians across the years: They do things well and are a small nation among the newer independent nations that have set high standards and have sought to maintain them. As much as may be said, no words can fully capture either the history or the contributions of the Bahama Brass Band. May God’s blessings be continually upon them, upon the church in The Bahamas, and upon the beautiful Bahamian nation! It is truly “Better in The Bahamas!”
Bishop Adrian Varlack- International COGOP Historian.
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Music is a heavenly gift. It is one of the only gifts that transcends the barriers of language and creed. The inspirational and charismatic music of the Bahama Brass Band stirs a range of emotions from overwhelming peace and contentment to sheer bliss.
The harmonic arrangements combined in the music of the Bahama Brass Band are the culmination of many influences; the most important being our heritage and faith in Almighty God. The world famous Bahama Brass Band was organized in 1925 by four ministers of the Gospel namely; Bishop Hermis Ferguson, Bishop Alvin S. Moss, Bishop James R. Cooper, and Pastor Frank Cunningham. Today, with the combination of its Nassau and Grand Bahama segments, the membership exceeds 100.
This band plays an important role in the ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy as evidenced by its performances at local and state conventions as well as the bi-annual worldwide General Assemblies.
The late Bishop Stanley R. Ferguson, first colonial overseer prophesied that the day would come when this band would play before Kings and the Rulers of the earth. On July 10th, 1973 the prophecy was fulfilled during The Bahamas’ Independence Celebrations. In attendance to witness the ministry of this band were; Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, representative for his mother Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Sir Roland Symonette, former premier of The Bahamas, Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden Pindling, prime minister of The Bahamas, prime ministers and government representatives of St. Lucia, Jamaica, Bermuda, St. Kitts, Grenada and thirty (30) Latin American countries.
About the Author
This History Book "The Making Of A Band" gives a historical account of the Bahama Brass Band, a Pentecostal band from The Bahamas whose music and signature sound became an international famed for one of the oldest Pentecostal churches represented in 130 nations around the world.
G. (George) Sean Gibson is the Author of this book. He has been a member of the band for over 27 years. He is a Lay Minister in the Church of God of Prophecy and is the husband of Christiana Lenora Gibson and the father of three sons; Aaron Jamaal Sean, Avery Josh David and Amos Justin George Gibson. They are third generation band members.
G. Sean Gibson is a marketing/public relations professional and works for the largest news media company in Nassau Bahamas.